Question 1

When an increased dosage of a drug causes toxic effects,it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  synergism 
B)  neurostimulant 
C)  overdose 
D)  detoxification 
A)  synergism 
B)  neurostimulant 
C)  overdose 
D)  detoxification C

Question 2

Which of the following is a synthetic opioid that prevents withdrawal symptoms and improves function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antabuse 
B)  methadone 
C)  cocaine 
D)  diazepam 
A)  Antabuse 
B)  methadone 
C)  cocaine 
D)  diazepam B

Question 3

What is a common indication of substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral change 
B)  weight gain 
C)  depression 
D)  loss of sensory function 
A)  behavioral change 
B)  weight gain 
C)  depression 
D)  loss of sensory function A

Question 4

Synergism can cause an emergency situation when:

Accepted Answer

A)  antidotes for respiratory depression are given too quickly 
B)  a combination of alcohol and drugs has been taken 
C)  a large dose of a drug affects the central nervous system 
D)  an individual involuntarily develops a habit 
A)  antidotes for respiratory depression are given too quickly 
B)  a combination of alcohol and drugs has been taken 
C)  a large dose of a drug affects the central nervous system 
D)  an individual involuntarily develops a habit

Question 5

What is/are the typical effect(s)of psychedelic substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  drowsiness and euphoria 
B)  marked stimulation of the CNS 
C)  lethargy and decreased metabolic rate 
D)  altered perception and awareness as well as hallucinations 
A)  drowsiness and euphoria 
B)  marked stimulation of the CNS 
C)  lethargy and decreased metabolic rate 
D)  altered perception and awareness as well as hallucinations

Question 6

A patient who has developed a tolerance for codeine will:

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrate physical signs when the drug is discontinued 
B)  require a larger dose than expected to control pain 
C)  require a smaller dose than expected to control pain 
D)  show signs or symptoms of drug toxicity 
A)  demonstrate physical signs when the drug is discontinued 
B)  require a larger dose than expected to control pain 
C)  require a smaller dose than expected to control pain 
D)  show signs or symptoms of drug toxicity

Question 7

Chronic alcoholism is likely to cause all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  cirrhosis 
B)  mental confusion 
C)  loss of motor coordination 
D)  altered personality and amnesia 
E)  respiratory failure 
A)  cirrhosis 
B)  mental confusion 
C)  loss of motor coordination 
D)  altered personality and amnesia 
E)  respiratory failure

Question 8

Which of the following apply to abuse of anabolic steroids? They:

Accepted Answer

A)  cause CNS depression,deep sleep and amnesia 
B)  often cause permanent damage to the cardiovascular system 
C)  help to relax skeletal muscle spasms 
D)  help to relieve the pain of athletic injuries 
A)  cause CNS depression,deep sleep and amnesia 
B)  often cause permanent damage to the cardiovascular system 
C)  help to relax skeletal muscle spasms 
D)  help to relieve the pain of athletic injuries

Question 9

What is physiologic dependence?

Accepted Answer

A)  an intense emotional need for a drug in order to function 
B)  adaptation of the body to a drug resulting in withdrawal signs after the drug is discontinued 
C)  the need for an ever-increasing dose to produce the same effect 
D)  continuing to take a drug when it is not required medically 
A)  an intense emotional need for a drug in order to function 
B)  adaptation of the body to a drug resulting in withdrawal signs after the drug is discontinued 
C)  the need for an ever-increasing dose to produce the same effect 
D)  continuing to take a drug when it is not required medically

Question 10

Chemical dependency has been associated with all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  hereditary factors 
B)  disease requiring certain prescription drugs 
C)  easy access to many kinds of drugs 
D)  increased acceptance of alcohol or marijuana to cope with stress 
E)  increased work productivity 
A)  hereditary factors 
B)  disease requiring certain prescription drugs 
C)  easy access to many kinds of drugs 
D)  increased acceptance of alcohol or marijuana to cope with stress 
E)  increased work productivity

Question 11

Which of the following statements is characteristic of alcohol? It:

Accepted Answer

A)  is primarily a CNS stimulant 
B)  may cause congenital defects in infants born to alcoholic mothers 
C)  does not interact with other drugs in the CNS 
D)  usually causes severe kidney damage 
A)  is primarily a CNS stimulant 
B)  may cause congenital defects in infants born to alcoholic mothers 
C)  does not interact with other drugs in the CNS 
D)  usually causes severe kidney damage

Question 12

Which of the following drugs causes headache and vomiting when an alcoholic ingests small amounts of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  methadone 
B)  diazepam 
C)  disulfiram 
D)  naloxone 
A)  methadone 
B)  diazepam 
C)  disulfiram 
D)  naloxone

Question 13

Withdrawal from any drug is best accomplished:

Accepted Answer

A)  with medical support 
B)  with legally prescribed drugs 
C)  following intensive counselling 
D)  using CNS stimulants 
A)  with medical support 
B)  with legally prescribed drugs 
C)  following intensive counselling 
D)  using CNS stimulants

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a common sign(s)of withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

A)  irritability 
B)  respiratory depression 
C)  nausea and vomiting 
D)  psychotic episodes and convulsions 
E)  tremors 
A)  irritability 
B)  respiratory depression 
C)  nausea and vomiting 
D)  psychotic episodes and convulsions 
E)  tremors

Exam 14: Substance Abuse

When an increased dosage of a drug causes toxic effects,it is called:

Which of the following is a synthetic opioid that prevents withdrawal symptoms and improves function?

What is a common indication of substance abuse?

Synergism can cause an emergency situation when:

What is/are the typical effect(s)of psychedelic substances?

A patient who has developed a tolerance for codeine will:

Chronic alcoholism is likely to cause all EXCEPT:

Which of the following apply to abuse of anabolic steroids? They:

What is physiologic dependence?

Chemical dependency has been associated with all the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements is characteristic of alcohol? It:

Which of the following drugs causes headache and vomiting when an alcoholic ingests small amounts of alcohol?

Withdrawal from any drug is best accomplished:

Which of the following is NOT a common sign(s)of withdrawal?

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