Review Ch. #7
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD
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 type of drug contains substances used to help people relax or socialize?
Recreational drug
What is "harm reduction" in the context of drug abuse programs?
Reducing negative consequences of drug use
Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?
Striving to meet another person's needs in a obsessive and unhealthy way
Which of the following is NOT true about the treatment for opioid addiction?
Treatment programs are very successful once addicts get through the first six months.
A synergistic drug interaction can be dangerous or even deadly.
True
Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being.
True
Marijuana may forestall the loss of lean muscle mass associated with AIDS.
True
More than 40% of Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana.
True
The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is
bloodshot eyes.
The most popular form of LSD is
blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.
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
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
Outpatient behavioral treatment for drug addiction includes all of the following approaches EXCEPT
extrasensory perception therapy.
Heroin has a
high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.
When drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable effects, this reaction is called drug
intolerance
The fastest-acting method of injection is
intravenous
All types of addiction
involve some type of substance abuse.
Mescaline
is derived from a cactus.
Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all
opioids
The interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is
synergism
Among college students, which of the following illicit drugs has the highest usage rate?
Amphetamines
Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?
Transdermal
The excessive use of a drug is
abuse
Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine, which can have dangerous side effects and act in what way on the body?
As a stimulant
Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?
Compulsive gambling
Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?
Correct It can cause hallucinations.
Which of the following is TRUE about inhalants?
Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities.
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
Depressants speed up neuromuscular activity and can increase focus and alertness.
False
GHB is a safe alternative to steroids.
False
Methadone maintenance does not have the same potential for addiction that heroin does.
False
Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance.
False
Mikail is attempting to reduce his caffeine consumption. Which of the following drinks that he consumes daily has the highest amount of caffeine per serving?
Gourmet coffee
According to research, which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs?
Having a healthy social network
Which of the following is NOT true about illicit drugs?
Most illicit drugs are not considered to be harmful.
Alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco are all classified as which type of drug?
Recreational
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that prescription drug abuse is so common?
The drugs have fewer side effects.
Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction.
True
As a strategy to curb drug abuse, drug testing by employers is primarily designed to
address safety concerns.
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.
Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as
carcinogens
Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the
central nervous system.
Drugs contained in household cleaning products, paints, glues, and pesticides are examples of
commercial drugs.
Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with
compulsive borrowing.
Over-the-counter drugs commonly abused by teens and young adults include
cough and cold medicines and diet and sleep aids.
The development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is
cross-tolerance
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
Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?
They can be abused.
Prescription drug abuse has increased dramatically among college students over the past 10 years.
True
Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?
Compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement rather than from money.
When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?
Dopamine
Which type of psychoactive drug generally has harmful effects and is most likely illegal?
Illicit
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 NOT true about PCP?
It is still used by doctors in some states.
Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?
It takes long-term use to develop tolerance.
Which of the following gambling activities is the most common among college students?
Lottery
Which type of drug has the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?
Psychoactive drug
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on chemical neurotransmission?
They enhance, suppress, or interfere with it.
Mescaline, in the form of dried peyote buttons, has long been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America.
True
Anabolic steroids are a type of
ergogenic drug.
A large dose of cocaine can cause
increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT
increased production of testosterone in males.
All of the following drugs are used to treat heroin addiction EXCEPT
methamphetamine
Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)
mild hallucinogen.
Marijuana today is
much more potent than it was in the 1960s.
Opioids are also called
narcotics
An aspirin taken to relieve minor muscle aches is classified as a(n)
over-the-counter (OTC) drug
According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT
participation in college sports.
If you have questions about synergistic drug interactions involving prescription medication, you should talk to a
pharmacist or physician.
Therapeutic communities (TCs) are a type of
residential treatment.
All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT
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.
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