Exam 17: Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Which of the following substances is most likely to result in patterns of abuse and dependence because of the rapid and strong effects on the brain's reward system centres?

Dr. Eastman is fatigued, depressed, hungry, sleepy, in a bad mood, and moves slowly since he gave up his favourite substance of abuse. What type of substance did Dr. Eastman most likely give up?

When individuals use substances that lead to significant problems in their daily functioning, according to the DSM they have a __________________ disorder.

A DSM-IV diagnosis can be given for withdrawal symptoms from all of the following substances, except:

Which of the following conditions is due to acute irregularities in the heartbeat or loss of oxygen?

One effective treatment strategy for people with mild to moderate alcohol-related problems is controlled drinking, in which clients learn to consume limited quantities of alcohol.

Delirium tremens can occur during withdrawal from which of the following substances?

What is the most common cause of death from overdosing on barbiturates?

According to your text, which of the following is a consequence of nicotine on an unborn fetus?

Naltrexone and naloxone have been used to reduce the reinforcing effects of which of the following substances?

The best-known ___________________ is LSD, which was first synthesized in 1938 by a Swiss chemist.

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

Baptista has just entered a substance abuse program for alcoholism. What will likely be the first step in Baptista's treatment?

Alcohol is a stimulant that only produces cognitive impairment.

Annette abuses diet pills and realizes that the best way to avoid withdrawal symptoms is to continue taking them. She had a very frightening experience the last time she took too many. Annette found herself experiencing severe delusions and hallucinations. What was Annette likely experiencing?

Rudy drank wine until she was unable to think straight. Her motor responses were slow and awkward and then she went to sleep. Which of the following terms best describes Rudy's state?

The first step in treatment of substance abuse is often _______________.

What is it called when a substance has a direct effect on one's attention, body coordination, cognition, and perception?

Which of the following statements is false concerning Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?

Methadone is used as a treatment strategy for heroin dependency.