Question 1

Mescaline

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A)  is derived from a cactus. 
B)  has effects that are felt immediately after the drug is taken. 
C)  is a depressant. 
D)  has a pleasant, sweet taste. 
A)  is derived from a cactus. 
B)  has effects that are felt immediately after the drug is taken. 
C)  is a depressant. 
D)  has a pleasant, sweet taste.

Question 2

An aspirin taken to relieve minor muscle aches is classified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  over-the-counter (OT
C)  drug. 
B)  recreational drug. 
C)  herbal preparation. 
D)  prescription medication. 
A)  over-the-counter (OT
C)  drug. 
B)  recreational drug. 
C)  herbal preparation. 
D)  prescription medication.

Question 3

GHB is a safe alternative to steroids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Methadone maintenance does not have the same potential for addiction that heroin does.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The fastest-acting method of injection is

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A)  inunction. 
B)  intramuscular. 
C)  intravenous. 
D)  subcutaneous. 
A)  inunction. 
B)  intramuscular. 
C)  intravenous. 
D)  subcutaneous.

Question 7

If you have questions about drug interactions, you should talk to a

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A)  pharmacist or physician. 
B)  fitness trainer. 
C)  psychologist. 
D)  naturopath. 
A)  pharmacist or physician. 
B)  fitness trainer. 
C)  psychologist. 
D)  naturopath.

Question 8

Which of the following is true about gambling addictions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gambling problems do not become increasingly worse over time. 
B)  Gambling problems are greater among individuals with high socioeconomic status. 
C)  Compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement rather than from money. 
D)  Compulsive gamblers and drug addicts have entirely different cravings and highs. 
A)  Gambling problems do not become increasingly worse over time. 
B)  Gambling problems are greater among individuals with high socioeconomic status. 
C)  Compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement rather than from money. 
D)  Compulsive gamblers and drug addicts have entirely different cravings and highs.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about inhalants?

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A)  The products used are illegal for purchase by minors. 
B)  They reach the bloodstream 10 minutes after inhalation. 
C)  Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities. 
D)  The effects last for days. 
A)  The products used are illegal for purchase by minors. 
B)  They reach the bloodstream 10 minutes after inhalation. 
C)  Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities. 
D)  The effects last for days.

Question 10

Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it

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A)  negatively affects night vision. 
B)  slows reaction time and impedes decision-making. 
C)  alters the color and depth perception. 
D)  may cause seizures. 
A)  negatively affects night vision. 
B)  slows reaction time and impedes decision-making. 
C)  alters the color and depth perception. 
D)  may cause seizures.

Question 11

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  obsession. 
B)  compulsion. 
C)  loss of control. 
D)  denial. 
A)  obsession. 
B)  compulsion. 
C)  loss of control. 
D)  denial.

Question 12

Marijuana today is

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A)  not subject to state or federal drug laws. 
B)  not able to be orally ingested. 
C)  less of a health risk than it used to be. 
D)  much more potent than it was in the 1960s. 
A)  not subject to state or federal drug laws. 
B)  not able to be orally ingested. 
C)  less of a health risk than it used to be. 
D)  much more potent than it was in the 1960s.

Question 13

Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all

Accepted Answer

A)  available over the counter. 
B)  opioids. 
C)  amphetamines. 
D)  available by prescription. 
A)  available over the counter. 
B)  opioids. 
C)  amphetamines. 
D)  available by prescription.

Question 14

Opioids are also called

Accepted Answer

A)  depressants. 
B)  stimulants. 
C)  narcotics. 
D)  hallucinogens. 
A)  depressants. 
B)  stimulants. 
C)  narcotics. 
D)  hallucinogens.

Question 15

Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinogens. 
B)  depressants. 
C)  stimulants. 
D)  carcinogens. 
A)  hallucinogens. 
B)  depressants. 
C)  stimulants. 
D)  carcinogens.

Question 16

More than 40% of Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Household cleaning products, paints, glues, and pesticides are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  common drugs. 
B)  commercial drugs. 
C)  nonregulated drugs. 
D)  recreational drugs. 
A)  common drugs. 
B)  commercial drugs. 
C)  nonregulated drugs. 
D)  recreational drugs.

Question 18

Anabolic steroids are a type of

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinogenic drug. 
B)  depressant. 
C)  ergogenic drug. 
D)  testosterone-reducing drug. 
A)  hallucinogenic drug. 
B)  depressant. 
C)  ergogenic drug. 
D)  testosterone-reducing drug.

Question 19

Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  increased risk of testicular cancer in males. 
B)  increased risk of lung cancer. 
C)  increased production of testosterone in males. 
D)  increased risk of developing serious mental health problems. 
A)  increased risk of testicular cancer in males. 
B)  increased risk of lung cancer. 
C)  increased production of testosterone in males. 
D)  increased risk of developing serious mental health problems.

Question 20

Which of the following is true about routes of drug administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drugs can't be absorbed through the skin. 
B)  Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration. 
C)  The least effective route of administration is by inhalation. 
D)  Drugs taken orally reach the bloodstream faster than drugs taken by inhalation. 
A)  Drugs can't be absorbed through the skin. 
B)  Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration. 
C)  The least effective route of administration is by inhalation. 
D)  Drugs taken orally reach the bloodstream faster than drugs taken by inhalation.

Exam 9: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Mescaline

An aspirin taken to relieve minor muscle aches is classified as a(n)

GHB is a safe alternative to steroids.

Methadone maintenance does not have the same potential for addiction that heroin does.

Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance.

The fastest-acting method of injection is

If you have questions about drug interactions, you should talk to a

Which of the following is true about gambling addictions?

Which of the following is true about inhalants?

Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing

Marijuana today is

Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all

Opioids are also called

Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as

More than 40% of Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana.

Household cleaning products, paints, glues, and pesticides are examples of

Anabolic steroids are a type of

Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is true about routes of drug administration?

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