Exam 17: Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Since Clifford has been using inhalants, he has changed friends and lost his job. Fortunately, Clifford does not experience ill-effects when he stops using the inhalants. Clifford would most likely be diagnosed with which of the following disorders?

Which of the following statements is most true about psychoactive drugs? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Clare likened her "high" to an orgasm, with a tingling sensation and sense of warmth all over and then feelings of lethargy. She nodded off and had vivid dreams. Which of the following drugs was Clare using?

People who fear that marijuana will cause disinhibition are likely to respond with which of the following emotions after becoming intoxicated?

Whenever Mervin ran out of cigarettes, his personality changed. He became irritable, depressed, angry, anxious and restless. He would have his children run out to the car to find "the longest butts." Soon after he lit the crumpled cigarette butt and inhaled the smoke, he returned to his loving, fun, jovial self. This was a constant pattern of behaviour for Marvin. This example provides support for which of the following positions?

Jamaican "ganja," Indian "bhang," and African "kif" all refer to which of the following substances?

Which of the following terms refers to a set of behavioural and psychological changes that occur as a direct result of the physiological effects of a substance on the central nervous system?

According to SAMSHSA (2005), _____________ of men over the age of 12 said they had consumed at least one alcoholic beverage in the past month compared with _____________ of women.

Which of the following terms refers to stopping a substance and then allowing the substance to eliminate from the body?

A _________________ is any natural or synthesized product that has psychoactive effects.

Celeste went to a fraternity party on Saturday night and had too much to drink. Although the last thing she remembers is dancing with Paul, she obviously got home somehow. What did Celeste likely experience?

The inability to remember events that occurred while intoxicated is referred to as a blackout.

A person who experiences tolerance to a substance and withdrawal symptoms when stopping the substance is likely to be diagnosed with which of the following conditions? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Which of the following terms refers to a need to increase the amount of drug taken to achieve intoxication? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Which of the following is one of the most common medical conditions associated with alcohol abuse and dependence?

Which of the following is the most common cause of alcohol-related deaths?

What is the effect of cannabis on cognition?

Which of the following symptoms is not associated with withdrawal from amphetamines?

When a person's recurrent use of a substance results in significant harmful consequences, the diagnosis is _____________.

Who is the most likely to use inhalants?