Ch 7 Reading Quiz Donatelle
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD
The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as
Detoxification.
When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?
Dopamine
Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT
Increased production of testosterone in males.
Mescaline
Is derived from a cactus.
Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?
It is an anesthetic and a stimulant
Opioids are also called
Narcotics
Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?
Transdermal
The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is
antagonism
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawal.
Using a drug for a purpose other than that which it is intended is
drug misuse
Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of
enabling
All types of addiction
have the potential to produce a positive mood change such as euphoria
Heroin has a
high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.
A large dose of cocaine can cause
increased heart rate and blood pressure
Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)
mild hallucinogen
Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all
opioids
An aspirin taken to relieve minor muscle aches is classified as a(n)
over-the-counter (OTC) drug.
If you have questions about synergistic drug interactions involving prescription medication, you should talk to a
pharmacist or physician.
Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it
slows reaction time and impedes decision-making.
James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect. This demonstrates
tolerance
The excessive use of a drug is
abuse
The interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is
synergism
Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration?
Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration.
Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?
They can be abused.