Question 1

Which of the following is NOT typically associated with use of hallucinogens?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical dependence 
B)  feelings of depersonalization 
C)  altered states of consciousness 
D)  synesthesia 
A)  physical dependence 
B)  feelings of depersonalization 
C)  altered states of consciousness 
D)  synesthesia

Question 2

According to the text, the best solution to drug abuse is

Accepted Answer

A)  legalization of drugs. 
B)  more frequent drug testing in schools and the workplace. 
C)  more available drug treatment programs. 
D)  prevention. 
A)  legalization of drugs. 
B)  more frequent drug testing in schools and the workplace. 
C)  more available drug treatment programs. 
D)  prevention.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cocaine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those who use the drug refer to it as "coke" or "snow." 
B)  It is a common CNS depressant. 
C)  The effects of the drug are intense but short lived. 
D)  Use of the drug quickly produces a feeling of euphoria. 
A)  Those who use the drug refer to it as "coke" or "snow." 
B)  It is a common CNS depressant. 
C)  The effects of the drug are intense but short lived. 
D)  Use of the drug quickly produces a feeling of euphoria.

Question 4

Cocaine is introduced into the body fastest by

Accepted Answer

A)  ingestion. 
B)  smoking. 
C)  injection. 
D)  snorting. 
A)  ingestion. 
B)  smoking. 
C)  injection. 
D)  snorting.

Question 5

Describe three of the five characteristics of addictive behaviour presented in your text. Choose a particular behaviour, and explain how each of the characteristics you've described might apply to that behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe three of the five characteristics of...

Question 6

Which of the following has been linked to ephedrine use?

Accepted Answer

A)  seizures 
B)  stroke 
C)  heart arrhythmia 
D)  stroke, seizures, and heart arrhythmia. 
A)  seizures 
B)  stroke 
C)  heart arrhythmia 
D)  stroke, seizures, and heart arrhythmia.

Question 7

Mike was always interested in being popular, so during his sophomore year in high school he began to use marijuana so he would fit in. After using it for little over a year, he began to need it to relax and also had to use more of it to get the same effect. He then started to use cocaine to get the same effect. He noticed that, when he was not under the influence of the drug, he felt irritable and anxious. When Mike found that he had to use more of the marijuana to get the same relaxing state, he was experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance. 
B)  reinforcement. 
C)  loss of control. 
D)  escalation. 
A)  tolerance. 
B)  reinforcement. 
C)  loss of control. 
D)  escalation.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of codependent behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jaime confronted Frank, who was obviously intoxicated before dinner, about his drinking. 
B)  Marie refused to loan money to Sally, whom she suspected would spend it on drugs. 
C)  Chad wants to help Cheryl work out a way to kick her habit, but he refuses to join her in drug use. 
D)  Susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come into work; in truth, he was hung over. 
A)  Jaime confronted Frank, who was obviously intoxicated before dinner, about his drinking. 
B)  Marie refused to loan money to Sally, whom she suspected would spend it on drugs. 
C)  Chad wants to help Cheryl work out a way to kick her habit, but he refuses to join her in drug use. 
D)  Susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come into work; in truth, he was hung over.

Question 9

Possible effects of excessive or long-term use inhalants include of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  damage to the reproductive system. 
B)  damage to the liver. 
C)  impaired reasoning. 
D)  impaired bone marrow function. 
A)  damage to the reproductive system. 
B)  damage to the liver. 
C)  impaired reasoning. 
D)  impaired bone marrow function.

Question 10

When Kristen began to smoke, she only had 3-5 cigarettes. Now, for her to feel in control during the day, she has to smoke 18 cigarettes. What is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal 
B)  substance abuse 
C)  tolerance 
D)  substance dependence 
A)  withdrawal 
B)  substance abuse 
C)  tolerance 
D)  substance dependence

Question 11

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that it

Accepted Answer

A)  is obtained only with a prescription. 
B)  increases the rate of physiological functions. 
C)  alters a person's experiences or consciousness. 
D)  relieves pain and causes relaxation. 
A)  is obtained only with a prescription. 
B)  increases the rate of physiological functions. 
C)  alters a person's experiences or consciousness. 
D)  relieves pain and causes relaxation.

Question 12

Which of the following drugs is NOT a hallucinogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  psilocybin 
B)  LSD 
C)  mescaline 
D)  methadone 
A)  psilocybin 
B)  LSD 
C)  mescaline 
D)  methadone

Question 13

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends. Which CNS depressant is often associated with these environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nembutal 
B)  Rohypnol 
C)  Valium 
D)  Seconal 
A)  Nembutal 
B)  Rohypnol 
C)  Valium 
D)  Seconal

Question 14

Ephedrine is

Accepted Answer

A)  banned by Health Canada. 
B)  an over-the-counter pain reliever. 
C)  a drug prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
D)  a prescription drug for anxiety that can lead to dependence at prescribed doses. 
A)  banned by Health Canada. 
B)  an over-the-counter pain reliever. 
C)  a drug prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
D)  a prescription drug for anxiety that can lead to dependence at prescribed doses.

Question 15

Narcotics is another term for

Accepted Answer

A)  opioids. 
B)  deliriants. 
C)  stimulants. 
D)  psychedelics. 
A)  opioids. 
B)  deliriants. 
C)  stimulants. 
D)  psychedelics.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the drug Oxycontin?

Accepted Answer

A)  When prescribed, it is used to treat moderate to severe pain. 
B)  When taken as prescribed, it typically does not lead to abuse. 
C)  When taken in large doses, it can cause respiratory failure. 
D)  It is a powerful narcotic found in pain relievers. 
A)  When prescribed, it is used to treat moderate to severe pain. 
B)  When taken as prescribed, it typically does not lead to abuse. 
C)  When taken in large doses, it can cause respiratory failure. 
D)  It is a powerful narcotic found in pain relievers.

Question 17

Barbiturates are used medicinally for all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  as a sedative prior to surgery. 
B)  to treat anxiety. 
C)  to treat insomnia. 
D)  to control psychoses. 
A)  as a sedative prior to surgery. 
B)  to treat anxiety. 
C)  to treat insomnia. 
D)  to control psychoses.

Question 18

Opium and morphine are examples of hallucinogenic drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following are good strategies for cutting back on caffeine, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  alternate between hot and cold drinks. 
B)  substitute chocolate for coffee or tea. 
C)  fill your coffee cup only halfway. 
D)  keep some uncaffeinated drinks on hand. 
A)  alternate between hot and cold drinks. 
B)  substitute chocolate for coffee or tea. 
C)  fill your coffee cup only halfway. 
D)  keep some uncaffeinated drinks on hand.

Question 20

Ritalin is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  roofies. 
B)  Skippy. 
C)  Mary Jane. 
D)  hash. 
A)  roofies. 
B)  Skippy. 
C)  Mary Jane. 
D)  hash.

Which of the following is NOT typically associated with use of hallucinogens?

According to the text, the best solution to drug abuse is

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cocaine?

Cocaine is introduced into the body fastest by

Describe three of the five characteristics of addictive behaviour presented in your text. Choose a particular behaviour, and explain how each of the characteristics you've described might apply to that behaviour.

Which of the following has been linked to ephedrine use?

Which of the following is an example of codependent behaviour?

Possible effects of excessive or long-term use inhalants include of the following, EXCEPT

When Kristen began to smoke, she only had 3-5 cigarettes. Now, for her to feel in control during the day, she has to smoke 18 cigarettes. What is she experiencing?

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that it

Which of the following drugs is NOT a hallucinogen?

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends. Which CNS depressant is often associated with these environments?

Ephedrine is

Narcotics is another term for

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the drug Oxycontin?

Barbiturates are used medicinally for all of the following, EXCEPT

Opium and morphine are examples of hallucinogenic drugs.

All of the following are good strategies for cutting back on caffeine, EXCEPT:

Ritalin is also known as:

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Exam 14: Drug Use and Addiction

Which of the following is NOT typically associated with use of hallucinogens?

According to the text, the best solution to drug abuse is

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cocaine?

Cocaine is introduced into the body fastest by

Describe three of the five characteristics of addictive behaviour presented in your text. Choose a particular behaviour, and explain how each of the characteristics you've described might apply to that behaviour.

Which of the following has been linked to ephedrine use?

Which of the following is an example of codependent behaviour?

Possible effects of excessive or long-term use inhalants include of the following, EXCEPT

When Kristen began to smoke, she only had 3-5 cigarettes. Now, for her to feel in control during the day, she has to smoke 18 cigarettes. What is she experiencing?

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that it

Which of the following drugs is NOT a hallucinogen?

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends. Which CNS depressant is often associated with these environments?

Ephedrine is

Narcotics is another term for

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the drug Oxycontin?

Barbiturates are used medicinally for all of the following, EXCEPT

Opium and morphine are examples of hallucinogenic drugs.

All of the following are good strategies for cutting back on caffeine, EXCEPT:

Ritalin is also known as:

Taking Charge of Your Health

Psychological Health

Stress: the Constant Challenge

Weight Management

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Healthy Relationships and Communication

Healthy Sexuality

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Environmental Health

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