Question 1

Describe the various methods used in abusing inhalants.

Accepted Answer

There are several methods used in abusing inhalants, including:

1. Sniffing or snorting: This involves inhaling fumes directly from a container or through a rag soaked in the substance.

2. Bagging: This method involves pouring inhalants into a plastic or paper bag, then placing the bag over the mouth and nose and inhaling the fumes.

3. Huffing: This involves soaking a rag or cloth with the inhalant and then placing it over the mouth and nose to inhale the fumes.

4. Spraying: Some individuals may spray aerosol inhalants directly into their mouth or nose to inhale the fumes.

5. Inhaling from balloons: Some individuals may release the inhalant into a balloon and then inhale the fumes from the balloon.

It's important to note that abusing inhalants in any of these ways can be extremely dangerous and can lead to serious health consequences, including brain damage, heart problems, and even death. It's important to seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with inhalant abuse.

Question 2

Describe the nature of inhalants and why they have not been categorically made illegal by the government.

Accepted Answer

Inhalants are a type of drug that are inhaled through the nose or mouth in order to produce a mind-altering effect. They are typically household products that contain volatile substances, such as aerosol sprays, cleaning fluids, and glue. When these substances are inhaled, they can cause a rapid high and feelings of euphoria, but they also come with serious health risks, including damage to the brain, heart, liver, and kidneys.

Despite the dangers associated with inhalant abuse, they have not been categorically made illegal by the government for a few reasons. Firstly, inhalants are often readily available and easily accessible, as they are commonly found in households and are not typically associated with illegal drug trade. This makes it difficult to regulate and control their distribution.

Additionally, there may be concerns about criminalizing individuals who may not be aware of the dangers of inhalant abuse, particularly young people who may experiment with these substances without fully understanding the risks. Instead, the focus has been on education and prevention efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of inhalant abuse and to provide support for those struggling with addiction.

Overall, while inhalants pose significant health risks and are often abused, the government has not categorically made them illegal due to challenges in regulating their availability and concerns about criminalizing individuals who may not fully understand the dangers of inhalant abuse. Instead, efforts have been focused on education and prevention.

Question 3

According to your text, although there were isolated episodes of inhalant abuse prior to the turn of the last century, it

Accepted Answer

A) gradually evolved into a phenomenon that involved inhaling the fumes of toluene exclusively. 
B) became more popular in the 1900s when industrial solvents became available for abuse. 
C) tended to be ignored by the mainstream media until the late 1990s. 
D) has not continued to be a social problem since other drugs are available to people who would have formerly abused solvents alone. 
A) gradually evolved into a phenomenon that involved inhaling the fumes of toluene exclusively. 
B) became more popular in the 1900s when industrial solvents became available for abuse. 
C) tended to be ignored by the mainstream media until the late 1990s. 
D) has not continued to be a social problem since other drugs are available to people who would have formerly abused solvents alone. B

Question 4

Nitrous oxide abusers run the risk of death through

Accepted Answer

A) heart attack. 
B) heat exhaustion. 
C) hypoxia. 
D) stroke. 
A) heart attack. 
B) heat exhaustion. 
C) hypoxia. 
D) stroke.

Question 5

In many areas, how is butyl nitrite sold?

Accepted Answer

A) In felt-tipped pens 
B) As a "room deodorizer" 
C) In whipped cream cans 
D) In model airplane glue 
A) In felt-tipped pens 
B) As a "room deodorizer" 
C) In whipped cream cans 
D) In model airplane glue

Question 6

The majority of inhalant abusers will go on to develop other drug problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Some nitrate compounds are used medicinally to treat

Accepted Answer

A) asthma. 
B) kidney-related disorders. 
C) skin rashes. 
D) heart conditions. 
A) asthma. 
B) kidney-related disorders. 
C) skin rashes. 
D) heart conditions.

Question 8

Which of the following is true for most inhalant abusers according to your text?

Accepted Answer

A) The abuse of these compounds locks them into a cycle of abuse and abstinence that will last for years. 
B) The adverse consequences of inhalant abuse are such that most abusers just quit to avoid the risks associated with the abuse of these compounds. 
C) The abuser will move from compounds that induce a less intense "high" to those that induce more intense feelings of euphoria over time. 
D) The abuse of these compounds is a phase that lasts only 1-2 years and is then discontinued. 
A) The abuse of these compounds locks them into a cycle of abuse and abstinence that will last for years. 
B) The adverse consequences of inhalant abuse are such that most abusers just quit to avoid the risks associated with the abuse of these compounds. 
C) The abuser will move from compounds that induce a less intense "high" to those that induce more intense feelings of euphoria over time. 
D) The abuse of these compounds is a phase that lasts only 1-2 years and is then discontinued.

Question 9

According to your text, inhalant abuse is used for what purpose in many poor, "third world" countries?

Accepted Answer

A) To help children stay awake so they can work longer hours 
B) To help dull the awareness of hunger and stimulate euphoria 
C) For recreation 
D) To decrease illness 
A) To help children stay awake so they can work longer hours 
B) To help dull the awareness of hunger and stimulate euphoria 
C) For recreation 
D) To decrease illness

Question 10

Which of the following is a potential health consequence of inhalant abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Brain damage 
B) Kidney damage 
C) Bone marrow damage 
D) All of these answers 
A) Brain damage 
B) Kidney damage 
C) Bone marrow damage 
D) All of these answers

Question 11

Aspiration of material vomited is

Accepted Answer

A) only seen in those who abuse alcohol and an inhalant simultaneously. 
B) only seen in those who suffer inhalant-related stomach damage. 
C) can relate in death if the user is unconscious. 
D) an impossibility since the inhalants do not influence the gastrointestinal system. 
A) only seen in those who abuse alcohol and an inhalant simultaneously. 
B) only seen in those who suffer inhalant-related stomach damage. 
C) can relate in death if the user is unconscious. 
D) an impossibility since the inhalants do not influence the gastrointestinal system.

Question 12

According to your text, inhalant-related seizures are

Accepted Answer

A) a sign of impending inhalant-related death. 
B) usually time-limited and of no significant consequence. 
C) are a central nervous system related symptom of inhalant use. 
D) only found in those who suffer cardiac arrhythmias. 
A) a sign of impending inhalant-related death. 
B) usually time-limited and of no significant consequence. 
C) are a central nervous system related symptom of inhalant use. 
D) only found in those who suffer cardiac arrhythmias.

Question 13

The risk for suicide increases with the increase of inhalant abuse, particularly in those who suffer from depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Inhalant-related death

Accepted Answer

A) usually involves persons who chronically abuse inhalants. 
B) can occur even with the first episode of inhalant abuse. 
C) rarely involves cardiac arrhythmias. 
D) is the result of kidney failure caused by the effects of inhaled compounds. 
A) usually involves persons who chronically abuse inhalants. 
B) can occur even with the first episode of inhalant abuse. 
C) rarely involves cardiac arrhythmias. 
D) is the result of kidney failure caused by the effects of inhaled compounds.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the subforms of inhalant-related disorders listed in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A) Inhalant use disorder 
B) Inhalant use ataxia 
C) Inhalant intoxication 
D) Unspecified inhalant-related disorder 
A) Inhalant use disorder 
B) Inhalant use ataxia 
C) Inhalant intoxication 
D) Unspecified inhalant-related disorder

Question 16

Describe how common items are used in The Misuse of Nitrites.

Accepted Answer

In The Misuse of Nitrites, common items

Question 17

The effects of inhalant abuse are particularly dangerous because they can accentuate the effects of to what drug category?

Accepted Answer

A) Stimulants 
B) CNS depressants 
C) Hallucinogens 
D) Marijuana 
A) Stimulants 
B) CNS depressants 
C) Hallucinogens 
D) Marijuana

Question 18

List and describe the four patterns of inhalant abuse.

Accepted Answer

The four patterns of inhalant abuse are:

Question 19

Inhalant abusers

Accepted Answer

A) generally keep to the level of exposure limits suggested by the Occupational Health and Safety regulations proposed by the government. 
B) tend to inhale their compounds of choice at levels far above those seen when the compound is used as directed. 
C) expose themselves to potentially lethal levels of radioactive compounds, which is the main reason inhalant abusers die. 
D) are not very adept at finding new substances to abuse as inhalants. 
A) generally keep to the level of exposure limits suggested by the Occupational Health and Safety regulations proposed by the government. 
B) tend to inhale their compounds of choice at levels far above those seen when the compound is used as directed. 
C) expose themselves to potentially lethal levels of radioactive compounds, which is the main reason inhalant abusers die. 
D) are not very adept at finding new substances to abuse as inhalants.

Question 20

Rafael has poured lighter fluid onto a cloth and places the cloth over his mouth and nose.What type of inhalant abuse is he engaging in?

Accepted Answer

A) Bagging 
B) Sniffing 
C) Ragging 
D) Huffing 
A) Bagging 
B) Sniffing 
C) Ragging 
D) Huffing

Exam 13: Misuse of Inhalants and Aerosols

Describe the various methods used in abusing inhalants.

Describe the nature of inhalants and why they have not been categorically made illegal by the government.

According to your text, although there were isolated episodes of inhalant abuse prior to the turn of the last century, it

Nitrous oxide abusers run the risk of death through

In many areas, how is butyl nitrite sold?

The majority of inhalant abusers will go on to develop other drug problems.

Some nitrate compounds are used medicinally to treat

Which of the following is true for most inhalant abusers according to your text?

According to your text, inhalant abuse is used for what purpose in many poor, "third world" countries?

Which of the following is a potential health consequence of inhalant abuse?

Aspiration of material vomited is

According to your text, inhalant-related seizures are

The risk for suicide increases with the increase of inhalant abuse, particularly in those who suffer from depression.

Inhalant-related death

Which of the following is NOT one of the subforms of inhalant-related disorders listed in the DSM-5?

Describe how common items are used in The Misuse of Nitrites.

The effects of inhalant abuse are particularly dangerous because they can accentuate the effects of to what drug category?

List and describe the four patterns of inhalant abuse.

Inhalant abusers

Rafael has poured lighter fluid onto a cloth and places the cloth over his mouth and nose.What type of inhalant abuse is he engaging in?

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