HLTH 231 Exam 2
Which of the following is TRUE about steroids?
Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension.
Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine?
It is an anesthetic and a stimulant
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.
Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?
They can be abused.
The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is
antagonism
Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine, and can therefore act in what way on the body?
as a stimulant
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.
When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?
dopamine
Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is
drug misuse
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
Heroin has a
high potential for addiction and no medical use.
Marijuana today is
legal for medical purposes in 28 states.
According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT
participation in college sports.
Which type of drug is defined as having the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?
psychoactive drug
All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that
they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.
Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
to reduce appetite for weight control.
Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?
transdermal
In a synergistic drug interaction
two drugs multiply each other's effects
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.