Deck 14: Drug Use and Addiction

Question 1

Caffeine use

A) counters fatigue.
B) decreases gastric secretion.
C) decreases blood pressure
D) induces sleep.

Answer 1

counters fatigue.

Question 2

Carl is a second year college student. Over the last 12 months, he has spent his weekends drinking alcohol and playing poker. He does not drink on weekdays but occasionally uses "speed" if it is available to stay awake during the all-night poker games. He then takes Valium so that he can sleep during the day and be rested for the next night's game. Carl's friends are worried that Carl is hooked on drugs and that he can't stop, but Carl claims that he has no problem with his drug use. Carl boasts that he can drink more beer now than he could when he first came to college without becoming as intoxicated or having a hangover the next day. He dismisses the risks associated with mixing alcohol with other drugs like Valium, stating that only people who don't know what they are doin have problems. Carl attends his classes, although he has been missing the early Monday class and his overall grade-point average has dropped this semester. Carl is showing signs of

A) alcohol withdrawal.
B) psychosis.
C) alcohol tolerance.
D) dual disorders.

Answer 2

alcohol tolerance.

Question 3

Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause

A) cleft palate.
B) congenital defects of the genitourinary tract.
C) impaired fetal growth and development.
D) increased risk of leukemia in the infant.

Answer 3

impaired fetal growth and development.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about addiction is FALSE?

A) Addictive behaviours share many common characteristics.
B) Most people engage in activities that are potentially addictive.
C) Addiction often starts when a person does something he or she thinks will bring pleasure or help avoid pain.
D) Research suggests that addiction is caused by a single factor.

Question 5

In 2011, what percentage of Canadians who used marijuana reported it was for medical reasons?

A) 27%
B) 18%
C) 12%
D) 5%

Question 6

Injecting drugs increases the user's risk of all of the following, EXCEPT

A) hepatitis C.
B) gangrene.
C) HIV infection.
D) herpes.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding substance abuse?

A) It is continued drug use despite persistent social or interpersonal problems.
B) It is recurrent drug use that results in failure to fulfill major responsibilities.
C) It is recurrent drug use that results in drug-related legal problems.
D) It is recurrent drug use that does not produce a situation that is physically hazardous.

Question 8

Which of the following drugs can induce biological tolerance after a couple of doses?

A) cocaine
B) LSD
C) heroin
D) alcohol

Question 9

According to the American Psychiatric Association, all of the following are characteristic behaviours of gambling disorder, EXCEPT

A) using gambling to escape problems
B) preoccupation with gambling
C) unsuccessful efforts to cut back or quit gambling
D) gambling at least once per month on average

Question 10

Heroin is also known as:

A) junk.
B) oxy.
C) dope.
D) H.

Question 11

Barbiturates are used medicinally for all of the following, EXCEPT

A) as a sedative prior to surgery.
B) to treat anxiety.
C) to treat insomnia.
D) to control psychoses.

Question 12

John, who is 14 years old, is somewhat small for his age and is often teased by his peers. He has recently become involved with a new peer group that is known to use alcohol and marijuana. What factor has probably had the most influence on John's decision to become involved with drugs?

A) allure of excitement
B) peer acceptance
C) rebellion
D) experimentation

Question 13

Mike was always interested in being popular, so during his sophomore year in high school he began to use marijuana so he would fit in. After using it for little over a year, he began to need it to relax and also had to use more of it to get the same effect. He then started to use cocaine to get the same effect. He noticed that, when he was not under the influence of the drug, he felt irritable and anxious. When Mike stopped using cocaine, his physical state was exhibiting

A) tolerance.
B) dependence.
C) loss of control.
D) withdrawal.

Question 14

Ketamine is also known as:

A) angel dust.
B) Special K.
C) M.
D) boomers.

Question 15

A slang term used to describe barbiturates is

A) horse.
B) downers.
C) ice.
D) snow.

Question 16

All of the following are good strategies for cutting back on caffeine, EXCEPT:

A) alternate between hot and cold drinks.
B) substitute chocolate for coffee or tea.
C) fill your coffee cup only halfway.
D) keep some uncaffeinated drinks on hand.

Question 17

Lindsey has a drug dependence. As a result, she is at risk for all of the following, EXCEPT

A) involvement with incidences of aggression and violence.
B) engaging in unsafe sex.
C) spending small amounts of money obtaining the drug.
D) being involved in an automobile accident.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cocaine?

A) Those who use the drug refer to it as "coke" or "snow."
B) It is a common CNS depressant.
C) The effects of the drug are intense but short lived.
D) Use of the drug quickly produces a feeling of euphoria.

Question 19

Possible medical use of THC includes treatment for

A) heart disease.
B) depression and psychosis.
C) chemotherapy side effects.
D) panic attacks.

Question 20

Which of the following are characteristics of a work-addicted individual?

A) an individual who works 7 days a week
B) an individual who will work even on vacation
C) an individual who always books his/her vacation time
D) an individual who will work 16+ hours a day

Question 21

Oxycodone is also known as:

A) junk.
B) sugar.
C) ludes.
D) vike.

Question 22

Which of the following drug factors is the relationship between the amount of drug taken and the type and intensity of the resulting effect?

A) route of administration
B) pharmacological properties
C) dose-response function
D) method of use

Question 23

Perhaps the most well-known medication for drug abuse is

A) codeine.
B) morphine.
C) methadone.
D) Xanax.

Question 24

For a diagnosis of moderate substance use disorder, an individual must demonstrate _____ of 11 symptoms.

A) 5-6
B) 3-4
C) 4-5
D) 2-3

Question 25

Which of the following symptoms may indicate that you need to cut back on caffeine consumption?

A) flushed face
B) muscle twitching
C) insomnia, facial flushing, and muscle twitching
D) insomnia

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a CNS stimulant?

A) caffeine
B) alcohol
C) cocaine
D) nicotine

Question 27

Which of the following would NOT be considered a psychoactive drug?

A) alcohol
B) aspirin
C) codeine
D) caffeine

Question 28

Opium is also known as:

A) oxy.
B) Big O.
C) H.
D) candy.

Question 29

All of the following are potential effects of cocaine use during pregnancy, EXCEPT

A) infant irritability.
B) increased birth weight.
C) hyperactivity of the baby.
D) stillbirth.

Question 30

The cocaine "high" lasts for

A) 1-5 minutes.
B) up to 1 hour.
C) 5-20 minutes.
D) 2-10 minutes.

Question 31

All of the following statements are TRUE regarding drug treatment, EXCEPT

A) Support of family and friends is not important in drug treatment unless the individual has a poor attitude.
B) There is no single best method of treatment.
C) To be successful, treatment must deal with the reasons behind people's drug abuse.
D) Many studies show that being treated is only successful if combined with drug testing.

Question 32

Sudden death from cocaine may result from of all of the following, EXCEPT

A) depressed CNS.
B) stroke.
C) heart attack.
D) convulsions.

Question 33

All of the following are factors that determine how a person will respond to a particular drug, EXCEPT

A) body mass
B) attitude
C) general health
D) genetics

Question 34

The contemporary term for what was formerly called addiction is now referred to as

A) abuse.
B) misuse.
C) intoxication.
D) dependence.

Question 35

The risk associated with drug use and pregnancy are greatest for women

A) during the third trimester.
B) during the first trimester.
C) during the second trimester.
D) prior to conception.

Question 36

Which of the following best describes the phenomenon known as state dependence?

A) It is a situation where the drug-induced individual is in a state of severe withdrawal.
B) It is a situation where the drug-induced individual is in a state of psychosis.
C) It is a situation whereby information learned in a drug-induced state is difficult to recall when the individual is not under the influence of the drug.
D) It is a situation whereby a student is dependent on a drug to perform during exams.

Question 37

Which of the following stimulants is used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder?

A) crystal methamphetamine
B) ephedrine
C) caffeine
D) Ritalin

Question 38

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends. Which CNS depressant is often associated with these environments?

A) Nembutal
B) Rohypnol
C) Valium
D) Seconal

Question 39

A key characteristic of drug dependence is experiencing

A) anxiety.
B) stability.
C) coping.
D) withdrawal.

Question 40

The time-action function is the relationship between

A) when a drug is taken and the intensity of its effect.
B) a person's drug use and the effect of the drug.
C) how a drug is taken and how strong a response it produces.
D) a drug and a person's body chemistry.

Question 41

Barbiturates are also known as:

A) dope.
B) bennies.
C) quay.
D) red birds.

Question 42

The active component in marijuana is

A) PCP.
B) DMT.
C) THC.
D) MDMA.

Question 43

Which characteristic of addictive behaviour is when an individual needs more and more of a particular substance?

A) compulsion
B) reinforcement
C) escalation
D) loss of control

Question 44

Ephedrine is

A) banned by Health Canada.
B) an over-the-counter pain reliever.
C) a drug prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
D) a prescription drug for anxiety that can lead to dependence at prescribed doses.

Question 45

Which of the following parts of the brain does THC affect?

A) the part controlling coordination
B) the part controlling balance
C) the parts controlling balance, reaction time, and coordination
D) the part controlling reaction time

Question 46

Which of the following is an example of codependent behaviour?

A) Jaime confronted Frank, who was obviously intoxicated before dinner, about his drinking.
B) Marie refused to loan money to Sally, whom she suspected would spend it on drugs.
C) Chad wants to help Cheryl work out a way to kick her habit, but he refuses to join her in drug use.
D) Susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come into work; in truth, he was hung over.

Question 47

In terms of drug use, setting means the

A) user's expectations.
B) overall effects of the drug.
C) placebo effect.
D) social environment.

Question 48

When Kristen began to smoke, she only had 3-5 cigarettes. Now, for her to feel in control during the day, she has to smoke 18 cigarettes. What is she experiencing?

A) withdrawal
B) substance abuse
C) tolerance
D) substance dependence

Question 49

MDMA is also known as:

A) laughing gas.
B) dope.
C) peace.
D) buttons.

Question 50

Jose is a chronic user of cocaine. Which of the following is he likely to experience?

A) regular heartbeat
B) low blood pressure
C) memory loss
D) inflammation of the lining of the nose

Question 51

The is the physical and social environment surrounding an individual's drug use.

A) mood
B) effect
C) mode
D) setting

Question 52

Narcotics is another term for

A) opioids.
B) deliriants.
C) stimulants.
D) psychedelics.

Question 53

"Ice,"crank," and "crystal" are common names for

A) cocaine.
B) heroin.
C) amphetamines.
D) barbiturates.

Question 54

The typical primary effects of central nervous system depressants include all of the following, EXCEPT

A) reduced coordination.
B) drowsiness.
C) sedation.
D) euphoria.

Question 55

All of the following activities may become addictive behaviours, EXCEPT

A) playing video games
B) eating
C) reading
D) watching TV

Question 56

The effects of a drug depend on all of the following, EXCEPT

A) the physical characteristics of the user.
B) psychological factors.
C) the cost of the drug.
D) the properties of the drug.

Question 57

Bill has just taken ephedrine. He can expect all of the following, EXCEPT

A) an increase in heart rate.
B) a constriction in blood vessels.
C) an increase in blood pressure.
D) difficulty breathing.

Question 58

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that it

A) is obtained only with a prescription.
B) increases the rate of physiological functions.
C) alters a person's experiences or consciousness.
D) relieves pain and causes relaxation.

Question 59

Psychoactive drugs change mood or behaviour by acting on

A) the heart.
B) the spinal cord.
C) brain chemistry.
D) the liver.

Question 60

Which method of taking a drug will reach the brain in the LEAST time?

A) inhaled through the nose
B) taken by mouth
C) injected directly into the bloodstream
D) absorbed through the skin

Question 61

Which of the following traits is NOT part of the APA's definition of substance use disorder?

A) spending a small amount of time obtaining the substance
B) withdrawal
C) repeated use despite social or interpersonal problems
D) tolerance

Question 62

A shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very loud and social is experiencing the effects of

A) tolerance.
B) dependence.
C) intoxication.
D) abuse.

Question 63

All of the following are characteristics associated with addictive behaviour, EXCEPT

A) negative consequences.
B) compulsion or craving.
C) improved control.
D) reinforcement.

Question 64

A psychological risk factor for drug dependence is

A) difficulty controlling impulses.
B) parent drug abuse.
C) sibling drug abuse.
D) fetal exposure.

Question 65

Carl is a second year college student. Over the last 12 months, he has spent his weekends drinking alcohol and playing poker. He does not drink on weekdays but occasionally uses "speed" if it is available to stay awake during the all-night poker games. He then takes Valium so that he can sleep during the day and be rested for the next night's game. Carl's friends are worried that Carl is hooked on drugs and that he can't stop, but Carl claims that he has no problem with his drug use. Carl boasts that he can drink more beer now than he could when he first came to college without becoming as intoxicated or having a hangover the next day. He dismisses the risks associated with mixing alcohol with other drugs like Valium, stating that only people who don't know what they are doin have problems. Carl attends his classes, although he has been missing the early Monday class and his overall grade-point average has dropped this semester. Carl's biggest health risk from his current pattern of drug use is

A) delirium tremens.
B) alcoholism.
C) respiratory depression.
D) amphetamine-induced psychosis.

Question 66

Steven would spend only 1 hour in the gym 3 times and week, but recently he has been spending 3 hours a day 7 days a week working out. He has noticed that his back is chronically hurting. Once Steven has stopped his work out, he starts thinking about what he did not accomplish. This is an example of what type of behaviour?

A) habit
B) addictive behaviour
C) tolerance
D) impulse control

Question 67

Mike only thinks about how to get "high," and when he is coming off his "high" he begins to think about when he is going to get "high" again. Which type of addictive behaviour is he exhibiting?

A) negative consequences
B) loss of control
C) compulsion
D) reinforcement

Question 68

What percentage of Canadian youth aged 15-24 are affected by moderate-risk or problem gambling?

A) 5%
B) 8%
C) 2%
D) 1%

Question 69

The effects of cocaine are felt in

A) about 10 seconds if injected.
B) 5-10 minutes if snorted.
C) 5 minutes if injected.
D) about 10 seconds if inhaled.

Question 70

"Ice" is a(n)

A) opioid.
B) methamphetamine.
C) depressant.
D) hallucinogen.

Question 71

All of the following are signs that a person's life may be centred on drugs, EXCEPT

A) deterioration of personal appearance.
B) frequent borrowing of money.
C) sudden changes in group of friends.
D) increased social activity and improved relationships.

Question 72

Carl is a second year college student. Over the last 12 months, he has spent his weekends drinking alcohol and playing poker. He does not drink on weekdays but occasionally uses "speed" if it is available to stay awake during the all-night poker games. He then takes Valium so that he can sleep during the day and be rested for the next night's game. Carl's friends are worried that Carl is hooked on drugs and that he can't stop, but Carl claims that he has no problem with his drug use. Carl boasts that he can drink more beer now than he could when he first came to college without becoming as intoxicated or having a hangover the next day. He dismisses the risks associated with mixing alcohol with other drugs like Valium, stating that only people who don't know what they are doin have problems. Carl attends his classes, although he has been missing the early Monday class and his overall grade-point average has dropped this semester. Which of following is TRUE regarding Carl's use of substances?

A) He has substance use disorder and shows characteristics of addictive behaviour.
B) He has substance use disorder.
C) He displays characteristics of addictive behaviour.
D) He does not show evidence of tolerance.

Question 73

Which of the following is a legal prescription central nervous system stimulant that is also sometimes abused?

A) Ritalin
B) Xanax
C) Valium
D) codeine

Question 74

Ritalin is also known as:

A) roofies.
B) Skippy.
C) Mary Jane.
D) hash.

Question 75

Amphetamines can do all of the following, EXCEPT

A) improve complex thinking.
B) counteract fatigue.
C) increase motor activity.
D) curb short-term appetite.

Question 76

A stimulant

A) increases blood pressure.
B) decreases gastric secretions.
C) constricts the bronchial tubes.
D) dilates blood vessels.

Question 77

Which of the following has been linked to ephedrine use?

A) seizures
B) stroke
C) heart arrhythmia
D) stroke, seizures, and heart arrhythmia.

Question 78

Which of the following drugs is NOT a hallucinogen?

A) psilocybin
B) LSD
C) mescaline
D) methadone

Question 79

Children exposed to cocaine through the mother's use during pregnancy

A) tend to be lethargic.
B) may show signs of behavioural problems.
C) have mild temperament patterns.
D) have enlarged heads.

Question 80

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for drug use?

A) being an independent thinker
B) not graduating from high school
C) being male
D) having a high-risk personality