Question 1

What is "harm reduction" in the context of drug abuse programs?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing jail terms for drug abusers 
B) reducing negative consequences of drug use 
C) identifying drug "hot spots" in urban areas 
D) increasing police surveillance in drug-use zones 
A) increasing jail terms for drug abusers 
B) reducing negative consequences of drug use 
C) identifying drug "hot spots" in urban areas 
D) increasing police surveillance in drug-use zones

Question 2

According to research,each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) genetics and family history of addiction. 
B) substance use in high school. 
C) participation in college sports. 
D) mental health problems. 
A) genetics and family history of addiction. 
B) substance use in high school. 
C) participation in college sports. 
D) mental health problems.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 
A) black tea 
B) regular cola 
C) energy drink 
D) gourmet coffee

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE about steroids?

Accepted Answer

A) Use in intercollegiate sports has been increasing over the past two decades. 
B) They are used more by 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) Use in intercollegiate sports has been increasing over the past two decades. 
B) They are used more by 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 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

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 10

A synergistic drug interaction can be dangerous or even deadly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the

Accepted Answer

A) autonomic nervous system. 
B) central nervous system. 
C) peripheral nervous system. 
D) parasympathetic nervous system. 
A) autonomic nervous system. 
B) central nervous system. 
C) peripheral nervous system. 
D) parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 12

Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is

Accepted Answer

A) drug abuse. 
B) drug use. 
C) drug misuse. 
D) drug tolerance. 
A) drug abuse. 
B) drug use. 
C) drug misuse. 
D) drug tolerance.

Question 13

Treatment approaches for college students who develop drug addictions include all of the following approaches EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) private therapy. 
B) group therapy. 
C) extrasensory perception therapy. 
D) nutrition counseling. 
A) private therapy. 
B) group therapy. 
C) extrasensory perception therapy. 
D) nutrition counseling.

Question 14

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 is inexpensive and highly addictive. 
C) It takes long-term use to develop tolerance. 
D) It can be snorted,smoked,injected,or orally ingested. 
A) It can produce a high lasting over 8 hours when smoked. 
B) It is inexpensive and highly addictive. 
C) It takes long-term use to develop tolerance. 
D) It can be snorted,smoked,injected,or orally ingested.

Question 15

According to the cycle of psychological addiction,substance use is usually a direct consequence of loss of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Question 17

The fastest-acting method of injection is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Savannah's best friend on campus has a prescription for Adderall to treat her ADHD.She tells Savannah that she has more pills than she needs,and offers some to Savannah for free to help "get her through mid-terms." Identify at least three questions Savannah should ask herself before doing so.Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Savannah should ask he

Question 19

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 20

Anabolic steroids are a type of

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 11: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

What is "harm reduction" in the context of drug abuse programs?

According to research,each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT

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

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 of the following is TRUE about steroids?

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

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

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

The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is

A synergistic drug interaction can be dangerous or even deadly.

Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the

Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is

Treatment approaches for college students who develop drug addictions include all of the following approaches EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?

According to the cycle of psychological addiction,substance use is usually a direct consequence of loss of control.

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

The fastest-acting method of injection is

Morphine,codeine,and heroin are all

Anabolic steroids are a type of

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