Exam 17: Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mali asked Dr. Franklin to explain why she gets red in the face and feels dizzy and uncoordinated when she drinks wine. Dr. Franklin explained that these are signs of which substance-related problem?

Approximately what percentage of deaths that occur from drinking large quantities of alcohol are caused by respiratory paralysis?

At higher doses, PCP produces all of the following effects, except:

Amphetamines affect which of the following neurotransmitters by causing their release and blocking their reuptake?

Which of the following programs involves withdrawing from a substance under medical supervision? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Maurice never admits he is drunk. He was married once, but his wife left him because he became very paranoid. His whole life seems to be organized around his drinking and he has cirrhosis. Sometimes his liver "turns off" and he hallucinates-he sees people jumping out of closed doors and slamming them, coming toward him, and attacking him. He smells so badly of alcohol and urine that his 10-year-old niece refuses to see him anymore. He no longer remembers her name, anyway. Which of the following medical conditions does Maurice appear to have?

___________ involves mental confusion and disorientation and, in severe cases, coma.

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of substance abuse and dependence?

With extreme intoxication, a person may fall into a coma or stupor and, once awake, they may have amnesia. This is known as a ________________.

According to family studies, which of the following findings is true concerning the relatives of people with substance-related disorders?

Which of the following is most consistent with experiences of drug withdrawal? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

Which of the following substances is not considered high risk for tolerance?

Which developmental pattern of barbiturate abuse and dependence is often seen among teenagers or young adults?

A substance that slows down the activity of the central nervous system is called a ______________.

Jack is a cannabis user and Suzanne drinks alcohol. With regard to tolerance, which of the following statements is true?

Wolf has been using crack cocaine for over a year to help him have the alert, extraverted personality he needs at his job. He has been trying to stop, but his cravings are so strong that he lies, steals, and intimidates others to get more drugs. Which of the following terms best describes Wolf's experience?

When a person stops taking a substance and then experiences clinically significant disruptions in his/her life, that person is said to be experiencing which of the following conditions? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

What is the most common pharmacological treatment for nicotine dependence?

When is a diagnosis of substance abuse warranted, according to the DSM-IV?

Alcohol-induced persisting amnesic disorder is a permanent cognitive disorder caused by damage to the central nervous system. It consists of which of the following syndromes?