Unit 6, Chapter 3
All of the following are true statements concerning drug preventive measures EXCEPT:
Drug laws are the same for all states.
Which of the following statements is true about drug use during pregnancy?
Drug use during pregnancy can lead to multiple birth defects.
Why are many teens curious about trying illegal drugs?
Drug use is glamorized in popular media.
Briefly explain how drug use, production, and sales pose a threat to public safety.
Drug use, production, and sales pose a threat to public safety because they increase criminal activity as the desire to fulfill the addiction and make money through drug sales expands.
Explain why drug abuse is more common with teens whose family members abuse drugs.
Family is one of the strongest influences on teens and their decision making.
Which of the following statements BEST distinguishes legal drugs from illegal drugs?
The FDA regulates and approves legal drugs.
What does it mean when you develop a tolerance for a medication?
The effectiveness of the medicine decreases over time.
Describe the steps involved in treating a drug or substance addiction.
The first step involved in treatment is the clinical assessment. Through this process, information concerning the patient's family medical and emotional history is assessed.
What information is required to be displayed on the labels of OTC medication?
The labels of OTC medicines include important information about when to take the drug, possible side effects, dosage, and intended uses.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about dopamine?
The release of dopamine as a result of drug use tricks the brain into believing the drug is good for the body.
Compare and contrast vaccines and antitoxins.
Vaccines contain weakened or dead pathogens of the disease they are trying to prevent.
When would walking away be an effective strategy to use when wanting to resist drugs.
Walking away is an effective strategy if someone is continuing to pressure you to use drugs after you have declined.
Explain the concept of withdrawal as it relates to medication.
Withdrawal is a set of symptoms that occur when a person stops taking a medication that they are used to taking. Symptoms can include headache, nausea, insomnia, and nervousness.
Which of the following is NOT a major source of pressure that influences teens to seek escape through drug abuse?
a supportive network of friends
Drugs are often taken to __________.
alter an individual's mood
Which of these statements BEST describes the synergistic interaction effect?
an interaction between two or more medicines that increases their effectiveness
Which of the following is NOT a major type of medicine?
anticellular
Having a drug-addicted spouse often involves which of the following?
financial difficulties
Which of the following is the legal method for obtaining prescription medicines?
from a pharmacy
Which of the following is a possible consequence of drug use?
getting arrested
Psilocybin is a type of __________.
hallucinogen
Which of the following is a classification of illegal drugs?
hallucinogens
Patients in outpatient treatment centers and day treatment programs __________.
live at home
Not all drugs are considered medicines because __________.
medicines are used to cure, treat, and prevent diseases
If a doctor prescribes Tylenol III with codeine, he or she has prescribed a __________.
narcotic
Patients needing social detox __________.
need medication to assist with detoxing
All of the following are symptoms of addiction EXCEPT:
using the drug several times a year
Detoxification is the process of __________.
weaning a body from an addictive drug
Though it may feel awkward, when is walking away the BEST solution to resisting drug use?
when you find yourself weakening from the pressure
Prescription drugs become illegal when __________
you buy them without a prescription
Thrill-seeking behavior is likely to lead many students to avoid drug abuse.
False
The nonmedical use of a drug would be an example of drug abuse.
True
Drug abuse can often lead to suicide because __________.
All of the above
Stating the consequences of drug use is a resistance strategy that can involve __________.
All of the above
The Controlled Substances Act __________.
All of the above
Which of the following often results from the use of drugs?
All of the above
Describe four types of packaging that prevent tampering with medicine.
Antitampering packaging is designed to clearly indicate that a medication has been previously opened. Some of the packaging includes foil wrappers, plastic seals, sealed packages, and individually wrapped medication.
Compare and contrast inpatient drug treatment facilities and residential treatment facilities.
Both are full-time facilities, which means that the patient resides onsite until the treatment is complete. Inpatient treatment facilities are located in hospitals or clinics.
Why is it beneficial to form partnerships between schools, the government, and law enforcement agencies when addressing illegal drug use prevention?
By approaching illegal drug use from a variety of perspectives, communities hope to improve their drug use prevention programs.
Which of the following statements is false?
By law, the media must portray drug use accurately and honestly.
Briefly explain why drug abusers are a high suicide risk.
Drug users are at risk for suicide because most drugs are a depressant and amplify negative emotions.
Which US government agency is responsible for regulating medications?
FDA
All drugs can be considered medicines.
False
Drug use during pregnancy does not affect the unborn baby.
False
Drugs are substances that cause a change in a person's physical but not mental state.
False
Giving an excuse to someone offering drugs is the only way to refuse them.
False
Most designer drugs are meant to imitate the effects of painkillers
False
Most people who become addicted to drugs are able to stop on their own and do not need outside help.
False
Only teens can abuse illegal drugs.
False
Side effects of medicines are always the same for everyone.
False
Switching drugs to OTC status generally increases costs for insured patients.
False
The only person that is negatively affected by drug use is the addict.
False
The use of all drugs becomes legal after a certain age.
False
What are the major responsibilities of the FDA related to medicine?
In general, the FDA is responsible for the regulation of all aspects of medicine in the United States.
Impaired brain function as a result of drug use involves all of the following EXCEPT:
Increased concentration
Which of the following statements BEST describes tobacco?
It is only legal for people age 18 and older.
Which of the following statements BEST describes alcohol?
It is only legal for people age 21 and older.
Which of these FDA regulations required that manufacturers disclose possible dangers and side effects of their medicines?
Kefauver-Harris Amendment
Why are marijuana users stereotypically portrayed as sluggish people with the munchies?
Marijuana has many side effects, such as feelings of general relaxation, distorted time-sense, short-term memory loss, and increased appetite.
Explain what distinguishes medicines from drugs and why medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.
Medicines are drugs used to treat, cure, and prevent disease. This means that all medicines must be drugs. However, since not all drugs are used to treat disease, not all drugs can be considered medicines.
Why might a medical professional prescribe narcotics to a patient?
Narcotics include some of the most powerful pain relievers known. For patients suffering from extreme pain, either acute or chronic, narcotics may be the only drugs able to alleviate the pain.
Which of these is a significant risk with prolonged use of OTC medications?
OTC medications can mask more serious health problems.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about drug dependence?
People that are dependent on drugs can stop using the drug without experiencing any side effects.
List three examples of poor decision making that result from drug use.
Students may provide any example involving unsafe environmental situations, unprotected intercourse, unsafe driving, negative relationship experiences, school or work performance problems, or criminal behavior.
Explain why it is a bad idea to take a friend's prescription medication.
Taking someone else's medications is against the law. In addition, prescription medicines were given to your friend by a doctor who clearly understood the health issues at hand. Those same medicines can cause harm to other individuals.
Explain why it is important to remain drug-free during the teenage years.
Teens should not take drugs because they face lifetime risks. These risks include being more susceptible to the drug's effects.
Why does low self-esteem intensify the impact of the various influences on teen decision making?
Teens with high levels of self-esteem are confident and self-assured, so when they face a tough decision such as whether to use illegal drugs, this self-assurance allows them to make decisions independently.
Explain why one of the most effective strategies for resisting drug use is to simply avoid situations where drugs and drug users will be present.
Though many teens firmly believe that drugs are wrong, they find themselves tempted to try them anyway.
According to statistics, half of all American teens will experiment with illegal drugs before they graduate high school.
True
Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria or prevent bacteria from reproducing.
True
Drug use can cause the spread of diseases.
True
Drug use is the consumption of legal and illegal drugs.
True
Drugs modify the brain chemistry and change behaviors.
True
Drugs of abuse trigger the release of dopamine within our brain, which allows the user to experience a temporary feeling of pleasure.
True
Generic OTC medicines have the same active ingredients as the brand-name OTC medications.
True
Life skills and relapse prevention training are both included in treatment programs.
True
Most medicines have secondary symptoms called side effects.
True
Residential treatment facilities often offer GED preparation and career training.
True
Schools enforcing zero-tolerance policies punish students in possession of any unauthorized drugs.
True
Teens are more susceptible to the effects of drugs than adults.
True
One of the most effective strategies for resisting drugs is simply to __________.
avoid situations where drugs are present
Which of the following strategies is helpful in avoiding drug use?
avoiding situations where drugs will be present
The cost of drug use for the public involves all the following EXCEPT:
decrease in prevention and treatment costs
Choose the correct cycle of addiction.
drug use, tolerance, dependence, addiction, withdrawal
The Anti-Tampering Act of 1982 requires that __________.
packaging of OTC medicines are tamper-proof
Provide an example of what a typical day may be like for a child who lives with a drug-addicted parent.
physical or emotional abuse, exposure to harmful substances, having emotional issues, or fearful reactions to parental behavior.
Drug use prevention often involves partnerships between schools, communities, and law enforcement because __________.
preventing illegal drug use requires a mixture of strategies, including education, public outreach, and legal consequences
All of the following are included in drug treatment programs EXCEPT:
religion classes
For an individual with a serious drug addiction AND a stable home environment, __________ would be the BEST treatment option.
residential treatment
All of the following are drug-resistant strategies EXCEPT:
screaming for help
FDA regulations require that all medication labels include __________.
specific ingredients and possible side effects
A person addicted to crystal meth is using a __________.
stimulant
Which of the following is NOT a factor that negatively influences teen drug abuse?
strong refusal skills
In general, what is drug use?
the consumption of legal and illegal drugs
Drug abuse is defined as __________.
the nonmedical or improper use of a drug, which can interfere with a healthy life
Which of the following best describes inpatient drug treatment facilities?
they are mainly for individuals with mental or medical disorders
Medicines are a good way to treat health issues because __________.
they can provide relief from mild to serious symptoms
