Chapter 7 Quiz
Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration.
transdermal
David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders.
Exercise addiction
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience.
both tolerance and withdrawal
Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions.
compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement rather than from money
Which of the following is an example of a process addiction.
compulsive gambling
All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT
they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour
Which of the following is NOT true about illicit drugs.
Most illicit drugs are not considered to be harmful
Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing which of the following.
denial
Using a drug for a purpose other than that which it is intended is
drug misuse
The fastest-acting method of injection is
intravenous
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 best demonstrates which of the following.
tolerance
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 which of the following.
enabling
All types of addiction
have the potential to produce a positive mood change
Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration.
intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on chemical neurotransmission.
they enhance, suppress, or interfere with it
