Chapter 8 practice questions
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD
Which of the following is TRUE about steroids? Use in intercollegiate sports has been increasing over the past two decades. They are used more by women than men. Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension. They are used to produce a lean and streamlined physique and to enhance aerobic capacity.
Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension.
Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration? Drugs can't be absorbed through the skin. Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration. Drugs taken orally reach the bloodstream faster than drugs taken by inhalation. The least effective route of administration is by inhalation.
Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration.
Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin? It is the active chemical in a type of grass. It is similar to marijuana in its physical effects. Its physical effects wear off in 1-2 hours. It can cause hallucinations.
It can cause hallucinations
Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?
It can cause hallucinations.
Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?
It is an anesthetic and a stimulant.
Which of the following is NOT true about PCP? It is still used for surgery in some states. It was first used as an anesthetic. It can cause nausea and vomiting and reduce heart and respiratory rate. Its effects are unpredictable.
It is still used for surgery in some states.
Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?
It takes long-term use to develop tolerance.
Opioids are also called
Narcotics
Which of the following is true about drug abuse treatment?
Only 10% of Americans addicted to drugs or alcohol receive treatment.
Which of the following statements about Internet addiction is true?
People with Internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted.
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?
They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.
All of the following statements about the effects of chronic marijuana use are true EXCEPT:
Vaping marijuana is associated with fewer adverse effects on the lungs than smoking marijuana.
most popular form of LSD
blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawal
Bath salts
can produce anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, and paranoia when used at high doses
Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the
central nervous system
According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT
central nervous system.
Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?
compulsive gambling
Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include
cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids.
Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing
denial
The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as
detoxification
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
Anabolic steroids are a type of
ergogenic drug.
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
Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with
financial problems
Heroin has a
high potential for addiction and no medical use.
A large dose of cocaine can cause
increased heart rate and blood pressure
To help him fight his addiction to alcohol, Andy's physician has prescribed a drug that will make him feel intensely uncomfortable if he drinks alcohol. This type of response is called
intolerance
The so-called pleasure circuit
is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system.
Marijuana today is
legal for medical purposes in 28 states.
All of the following drugs are used to treat opioid addiction EXCEPT methamphetamine. naltrexone (Trexan). methadone. buprenorphine (Temgesic).
methamphetamine
Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)
mild hallucinogen
According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT fraternity or sorority membership. substance use in high school. genetics and family history of addiction. participation in college sports.
participation in college sports
Therapeutic communities are a type of
residential treatment
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
Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine, and can therefore act in what way on the body?
stimulant
All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that hey enable a drug to be released into the bloodstream. they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour. they are inserted into the vagina or anus. they are designed to melt at body temperature
they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.
Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to control side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea and vomiting. to forestall loss of lean muscle mass due to AIDS-wasting syndrome. to reduce appetite for weight control. to reduce the muscle pain and spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis.
to reduce appetite for weight control.
In a synergistic drug interaction
two drugs multiply each other's effects.
Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is
drug misuse
