Question 1

Mescaline, as dried peyote buttons, has been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal but not tolerance. 
B)  tolerance but not withdrawal. 
C)  neither tolerance nor withdrawal. 
D)  both tolerance and withdrawal. 
A)  withdrawal but not tolerance. 
B)  tolerance but not withdrawal. 
C)  neither tolerance nor withdrawal. 
D)  both tolerance and withdrawal.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can produce a high lasting over 8 hours when smoked. 
B)  It can be made with over-the-counter ingredients. 
C)  It is highly addictive from the very first use. 
D)  It can be snorted or smoked, but not injected or orally ingested. 
A)  It can produce a high lasting over 8 hours when smoked. 
B)  It can be made with over-the-counter ingredients. 
C)  It is highly addictive from the very first use. 
D)  It can be snorted or smoked, but not injected or orally ingested.

Question 4

Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joining an addict in a destructive behavior, such as regularly getting drunk at parties 
B)  Having a history of substance abuse during the teen years 
C)  Trying to encourage an addicted family member or friend to get help 
D)  Striving to meet another person's needs in a obsessive and unhealthy way 
A)  Joining an addict in a destructive behavior, such as regularly getting drunk at parties 
B)  Having a history of substance abuse during the teen years 
C)  Trying to encourage an addicted family member or friend to get help 
D)  Striving to meet another person's needs in a obsessive and unhealthy way

Question 5

Do you think marijuana should be used for medicinal purposes? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.

Accepted Answer

It can help control side effects from ch

Question 6

How would you recognize it if a friend or family member displayed an addictive behavior? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.

Accepted Answer

An addicted person displays symptoms tha

Question 7

All of the following drugs are used to treat heroin addiction EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  methadone. 
B)  naltrexone (Trexan). 
C)  buprenorphine (Temgesic). 
D)  methamphetamine. 
A)  methadone. 
B)  naltrexone (Trexan). 
C)  buprenorphine (Temgesic). 
D)  methamphetamine.

Question 8

Which of the following is true about steroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are rarely used now due to tighter drug-testing policies in collegiate and pro sports. 
B)  They are used by more women than men. 
C)  They are used to produce a lean and streamlined physique and to enhance aerobic capacity. 
D)  Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension. 
A)  They are rarely used now due to tighter drug-testing policies in collegiate and pro sports. 
B)  They are used by more women than men. 
C)  They are used to produce a lean and streamlined physique and to enhance aerobic capacity. 
D)  Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension.

Question 9

Which type of drug contains substances used to help people relax or socialize?

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 10

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Black tea 
B)  Regular cola 
C)  Energy drink 
D)  Gourmet coffee from a coffee shop 
A)  Black tea 
B)  Regular cola 
C)  Energy drink 
D)  Gourmet coffee from a coffee shop

Question 11

Which type of drug can be purchased without a prescription?

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal. 
B)  tolerance. 
C)  adjustment. 
D)  intolerance. 
A)  withdrawal. 
B)  tolerance. 
C)  adjustment. 
D)  intolerance.

Question 13

A large dose of cocaine can cause

Accepted Answer

A)  increased heart rate and blood pressure. 
B)  irregular heart rate and low blood pressure. 
C)  increased appetite. 
D)  excessive fatigue. 
A)  increased heart rate and blood pressure. 
B)  irregular heart rate and low blood pressure. 
C)  increased appetite. 
D)  excessive fatigue.

Question 14

All types of addiction

Accepted Answer

A)  have the potential to produce a positive mood change. 
B)  eventually lose their hold on a person over time. 
C)  do not necessarily have negative consequences. 
D)  involve some type of substance abuse. 
A)  have the potential to produce a positive mood change. 
B)  eventually lose their hold on a person over time. 
C)  do not necessarily have negative consequences. 
D)  involve some type of substance abuse.

Question 15

Which of the following is true about over-the-counter drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some require a prescription. 
B)  They are monitored under the care of a physician. 
C)  They can be abused. 
D)  They cannot be abused. 
A)  Some require a prescription. 
B)  They are monitored under the care of a physician. 
C)  They can be abused. 
D)  They cannot be abused.

Question 16

When drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable effects, such as those used by recovering alcoholics to deter them from drinking, this reaction is called drug

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Marijuana may forestall the loss of lean muscle mass associated with AIDS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which type of drug has the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?

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 20

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  to reduce the muscle pain and spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis. 
B)  to control side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea and vomiting. 
C)  to forestall loss of lean muscle mass due to AIDS-wasting syndrome. 
D)  to reduce appetite for weight control. 
A)  to reduce the muscle pain and spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis. 
B)  to control side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea and vomiting. 
C)  to forestall loss of lean muscle mass due to AIDS-wasting syndrome. 
D)  to reduce appetite for weight control.

Exam 9: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Mescaline, as dried peyote buttons, has been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America.

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience

Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?

Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?

Do you think marijuana should be used for medicinal purposes? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.

How would you recognize it if a friend or family member displayed an addictive behavior? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.

All of the following drugs are used to treat heroin addiction EXCEPT

Which of the following is true about steroids?

Which type of drug contains substances used to help people relax or socialize?

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?

Which type of drug can be purchased without a prescription?

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

A large dose of cocaine can cause

All types of addiction

Which of the following is true about over-the-counter drugs?

When drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable effects, such as those used by recovering alcoholics to deter them from drinking, this reaction is called drug

Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being.

Marijuana may forestall the loss of lean muscle mass associated with AIDS.

Which type of drug has the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?

Marijuana is administered therapeutically for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

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