Question 1

Heroin has a

Accepted Answer

A)  high potential for addiction and limited medical use. 
B)  high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use. 
C)  low potential for addiction and no accepted medical use. 
D)  high potential for addiction and accepted medical use. 
A)  high potential for addiction and limited medical use. 
B)  high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use. 
C)  low potential for addiction and no accepted medical use. 
D)  high potential for addiction and accepted medical use. B

Question 2

Which of the following is not true about PCP?

Accepted Answer

A)  A common street name for the crystalline powdered form is "angel dust." 
B)  It was first used as an anesthetic. 
C)  It can produce euphoria or dysphoria. 
D)  It is still used by doctors in some states. 
A)  A common street name for the crystalline powdered form is "angel dust." 
B)  It was first used as an anesthetic. 
C)  It can produce euphoria or dysphoria. 
D)  It is still used by doctors in some states. D

Question 3

Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Injection. 
B)  Oral ingestion. 
C)  Transdermal 
D)  Inhalation. 
A)  Injection. 
B)  Oral ingestion. 
C)  Transdermal 
D)  Inhalation. C

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  enabling. 
B)  reinforcing. 
C)  intervening. 
D)  compulsion. 
A)  enabling. 
B)  reinforcing. 
C)  intervening. 
D)  compulsion.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bipolar disorder 
B)  Anorexia nervosa 
C)  Exercise addiction 
D)  Bulimia 
A)  Bipolar disorder 
B)  Anorexia nervosa 
C)  Exercise addiction 
D)  Bulimia

Question 6

Amphetamines such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnia. 
B)  ADHD. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  anxiety. 
A)  insomnia. 
B)  ADHD. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  anxiety.

Question 7

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on chemical neurotransmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  They mimic the effect of other drugs on the nervous system. 
B)  They enhance, suppress, or interfere with it. 
C)  They speed up metabolism and body movements. 
D)  They depress or slow all body functions. 
A)  They mimic the effect of other drugs on the nervous system. 
B)  They enhance, suppress, or interfere with it. 
C)  They speed up metabolism and body movements. 
D)  They depress or slow all body functions.

Question 8

Which type of psychoactive drug has harmful effects and is most likely illegal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Over-the-counter drug 
B)  Illicit drug 
C)  Psychoactive drug 
D)  Recreational drug 
A)  Over-the-counter drug 
B)  Illicit drug 
C)  Psychoactive drug 
D)  Recreational drug

Question 9

The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is

Accepted Answer

A)  antagonism. 
B)  synergism. 
C)  intolerance. 
D)  cross-tolerance. 
A)  antagonism. 
B)  synergism. 
C)  intolerance. 
D)  cross-tolerance.

Question 10

The excessive use of a drug is

Accepted Answer

A)  abuse. 
B)  dependence. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  misuse. 
A)  abuse. 
B)  dependence. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  misuse.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of cocaine?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a central nervous system depressant. 
B)  It is an anesthetic. 
C)  It can be used moderately as an antidepressant. 
D)  It is available in only one form. 
A)  It is a central nervous system depressant. 
B)  It is an anesthetic. 
C)  It can be used moderately as an antidepressant. 
D)  It is available in only one form.

Question 12

The most popular form of LSD is

Accepted Answer

A)  a powder that is snorted. 
B)  blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed. 
C)  a pill that is swallowed. 
D)  a liquid that is injected into the veins. 
A)  a powder that is snorted. 
B)  blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed. 
C)  a pill that is swallowed. 
D)  a liquid that is injected into the veins.

Question 13

Alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco are all classified as which type of drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Over-the-counter 
B)  Designer 
C)  Illicit 
D)  Recreational 
A)  Over-the-counter 
B)  Designer 
C)  Illicit 
D)  Recreational

Question 14

Which of the following is true about psilocybin?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the active chemical in a type of grass. 
B)  Its physical effects wear off in 1-2 hours. 
C)  It can cause hallucinations. 
D)  It is similar to marijuana in its physical effects. 
A)  It is the active chemical in a type of grass. 
B)  Its physical effects wear off in 1-2 hours. 
C)  It can cause hallucinations. 
D)  It is similar to marijuana in its physical effects.

Question 15

The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is

Accepted Answer

A)  bloodshot eyes. 
B)  a slouched posture. 
C)  quick reactions. 
D)  decreased thirst and appetite. 
A)  bloodshot eyes. 
B)  a slouched posture. 
C)  quick reactions. 
D)  decreased thirst and appetite.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compulsive gambling 
B)  Regular Internet use 
C)  Alcoholism 
D)  A disciplined exercise routine 
A)  Compulsive gambling 
B)  Regular Internet use 
C)  Alcoholism 
D)  A disciplined exercise routine

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a reason given by college students to explain why they abuse prescription drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They believe prescription drugs are safer than illicit drugs. 
B)  Prescription drug use is more socially acceptable than illicit drug use. 
C)  Prescription drugs will enhance their well-being or performance. 
D)  Prescription drugs will lower their sexual inhibitions. 
A)  They believe prescription drugs are safer than illicit drugs. 
B)  Prescription drug use is more socially acceptable than illicit drug use. 
C)  Prescription drugs will enhance their well-being or performance. 
D)  Prescription drugs will lower their sexual inhibitions.

Question 18

Ecstasy is a

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulant and a mild hallucinogen. 
B)  hallucinogen only. 
C)  depressant only. 
D)  stimulant only. 
A)  stimulant and a mild hallucinogen. 
B)  hallucinogen only. 
C)  depressant only. 
D)  stimulant only.

Question 19

A synergistic drug interaction can be dangerous or even deadly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true about illicit drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Illicit drugs may be manufactured illegally. 
B)  Illicit drugs are psychoactive. 
C)  Laws regarding illicit drugs differ from state to state. 
D)  Most illicit drugs are not considered to be harmful. 
A)  Illicit drugs may be manufactured illegally. 
B)  Illicit drugs are psychoactive. 
C)  Laws regarding illicit drugs differ from state to state. 
D)  Most illicit drugs are not considered to be harmful.

Exam 9: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Heroin has a

Which of the following is not true about PCP?

Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration?

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

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?

Amphetamines such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on chemical neurotransmission?

Which type of psychoactive drug has harmful effects and is most likely illegal?

The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is

The excessive use of a drug is

Which of the following statements is true of cocaine?

The most popular form of LSD is

Alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco are all classified as which type of drug?

Which of the following is true about psilocybin?

The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?

Which of the following is NOT a reason given by college students to explain why they abuse prescription drugs?

Ecstasy is a

A synergistic drug interaction can be dangerous or even deadly.

Which of the following is NOT true about illicit drugs?

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