HPE 101 Chapter 8 Addictions/ Drug Abuse
which of the following is true about steroids
Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension.
the interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is
antagonism
Colby has been prescribed a drug called Ativan for anxiety and insomnia. Colby is taking a
benzodiazepine
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawl
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
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
anabolic steroids are a type of
ergogenic drug
heroin has a
high potential for addiction and no medical use
chemical vapors in household products such as a varnish, glues, and gasoline are examples of
inhalants
the fastest-acting method of drug administration is
inhalation
to help him fight his addiction to alcohol, andy's physician has prescribed a drug that will make him feel intensely uncomfortable if the drinks alcohol. this type of response is called
intolerance
which of the following is true about routes of drug administration
intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration
The so-called pleasure circuit
is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system
Which of the following statements is true of cocaine
it is an anesthetic and a stimulant
Which of the following is not true of methamphetamine
it takes long-term use to develop tolerance
all of the following drugs are used to treat opioid addiction except
methamphetamine
morphine, codeine, and heroin are all
opioids
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 ho are not addicted
Terence takes several vitamin supplements as well as a prescribed cholesterol medication and an over-the-counter pain reliever for this arthritis. Terence is exhibiting
polydrug use
Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is
prescription drugs
what type of drug is defined as having the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior
psychoactive drug
Derrick frequently takes an over-the-counter stimulant weight loss drug just before heading to the gym for a workout, during which he typically consumes a 16 ounce energy drink. the interaction of the drugs in these products is most likely to be
synergistic
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body
they enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters
Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
to reduce appetite for weight control
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
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
