Deck 16: Avoiding Drug Misuse and Abuse

Question 1

The most dangerous route of administration for drug users is

A) intradermal injection.
B) intramuscular injection.
C) intravenous injection.
D) subcutaneous injection.

Answer 1

intravenous injection.

Question 2

Ella is using a nicotine patch to help her quit smoking. This route of drug administration is

A) injection.
B) ingestion.
C) transdermal.
D) inhalation.

Answer 2

transdermal.

Question 3

What percentage of people who abuse prescription painkillers get the drug from a friend or family member?

A) More than 35%
B) More than 45%
C) More than 55%
D) More than 65%

Answer 3

More than 55%

Question 4

The use of two or more drugs simultaneously is known as

A) combined use.
B) synergism.
C) antagonism.
D) polydrug use.

Question 5

Drugs delivered via which route of administration have the most rapid effect on the body?

A) Inhalation
B) Ingestion
C) Transdermal
D) Suppository

Question 6

A drug that promotes drowsiness or sleep is a

A) sedative.
B) stimulant.
C) hypnotic.
D) depressant.

Question 7

A drug that increases central nervous system activity is a

A) hallucinogen.
B) stimulant.
C) narcotic.
D) depressant.

Question 8

A physiological tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another drug is

A) intolerance.
B) cross-tolerance.
C) synergism.
D) antagonism.

Question 9

Abuse of prescription drugs is

A) decreasing.
B) unlikely because they are safer than illegal drugs.
C) socially acceptable.
D) increasing.

Question 10

Drug abuse defined as

A) excessive use of a drug.
B) using a drug for a purpose for which it was not intended.
C) purchase or use of an illegal drug.
D) using a drug to mask the effects of another substance.

Question 11

The interaction of two or more drugs that produces more profound effects than if the drugs were taken separately is

A) intolerance.
B) synergism.
C) antagonism.
D) inhibition.

Question 12

Psychoactive drugs affect mood and behavior by altering

A) liver function.
B) heart rate.
C) respiratory rate.
D) brain chemistry.

Question 13

A drug that reduces anxiety and promotes mental calmness is a

A) sedative.
B) stimulant.
C) hypnotic.
D) depressant.

Question 14

A drug that combines the effects of a sedative and a hypnotic is a(n)

A) opiate.
B) stimulant.
C) tranquilizer.
D) hallucinogen.

Question 15

Which of the following factors would increase a college student's risk of prescription drug abuse?

A) Parents who are strongly opposed to drugs
B) Growing up in a religious environment
C) Academic and social pressures
D) A roommate who smokes marijuana

Question 16

Chemicals in the body that transmit nerve impulses are

A) neurotransmitters.
B) hormones.
C) neurons.
D) acids.

Question 17

Which of the following is True about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?

A) They are safer than prescription drugs.
B) They can be obtained without a prescription.
C) They have no side effects.
D) It is not possible to overdose on them.

Question 18

When a drug abuser sees several doctors to obtain prescriptions, often for painkillers, this practice is known as

A) falsifying prescriptions.
B) pharmacy shopping.
C) doctor shopping.
D) Internet ordering.

Question 19

Joel has developed a hole in his nasal septum from cocaine use. His method of cocaine use was

A) freebasing.
B) snorting.
C) injecting.
D) ingesting.

Question 20

A drug that slows central nervous system activity is a

A) hallucinogen.
B) stimulant.
C) narcotic.
D) depressant.

Question 21

Marijuana is administered therapeutically to offset which side effect of chemotherapy?

A) Hair loss
B) Nausea
C) Fatigue
D) Muscle pain

Question 22

Methamphetamine's effects last longer than the effects of cocaine. A meth high can last more than

A) 6 hours.
B) 8 hours.
C) 10 hours.
D) 12 hours.

Question 23

Ice, crank, crystal, and speed are street names for

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

Question 24

The most common route of administration for heroin addicts is

A) snorting.
B) injecting under the skin.
C) injecting into a vein.
D) smoking.

Question 25

Sharing needles used to inject drugs puts a person at risk for which infections?

A) HIV and influenza
B) HIV and hepatitis
C) Hepatitis and meningitis
D) Influenza and pneumonia

Question 26

Which substitute drug is used in heroin addiction treatment programs?

A) Methadone
B) Methamphetamines
C) Marijuana
D) Morphine

Question 27

Brenda smokes a relatively inexpensive form of cocaine. What is this drug called?

A) Crack
B) Crank
C) Meth
D) Coke

Question 28

Research suggests that long-term marijuana use significantly increases a man's risk of developing which form of cancer?

A) Pancreatic
B) Colon
C) Testicular
D) Prostate

Question 29

David recently smoked a marijuana cigarette with his friends. How long will his "buzz" likely last?

A) About an hour
B) Up to two hours
C) Up to three hours
D) More than four hours

Question 30

Why does marijuana present clear dangers in regard to driving while under the influence?

A) It negatively affects night vision.
B) It slows reaction time and decision-making.
C) It alters color recognition.
D) It may cause seizures or blackouts.

Question 31

Which drug is used most commonly used illicit drug in the United States?

A) Crack
B) Meth
C) Ecstasy
D) Marijuana

Question 32

Another name for opioids is

A) tranquilizers.
B) hallucinogens.
C) narcotics.
D) stimulants.

Question 33

A currently available version of heroin is potent enough to cause a high by

A) transdermal administration.
B) snorting or smoking.
C) ingesting.
D) suppository.

Question 34

The percentage of THC in marijuana is the key to determining how powerful a high it will produce. Most marijuana contains an average of about

A) 27% THC.
B) 20% THC.
C) 10% THC.
D) 7% THC.

Question 35

Mack suspects that his girlfriend is smoking marijuana. What is the most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana?

A) Bloodshot eyes
B) Pale skin color
C) Lack of appetite
D) Manic behavior

Question 36

A potent cannabis product derived from the plant's resin is

A) marijuana.
B) medical marijuana.
C) hash oil.
D) hashish.

Question 37

Heroin, codeine, and morphine are which type of drug?

A) Opioids
B) Steroids
C) Cannabinoids
D) Hallucinogens

Question 38

Improved mood, increased energy and enhanced alertness are associated with small doses of which type of drugs?

A) Narcotics
B) Cannabinoids
C) Tranquilizers
D) Amphetamines

Question 39

The psychoactive substance in marijuana is

A) THC.
B) PCP
C) XTC.
D) MDA.

Question 40

The long-term effects of methamphetamine use include

A) cardiovascular damage and weight loss.
B) hallucinations and weight gain.
C) sores, tooth loss, and fluid retention.
D) increased risk of several types of cancer.

Question 41

Which category of drugs includes common household or commercial products that are often used by young people who can't afford illicit drugs?

A) Depressants
B) Stimulants
C) Inhalants
D) Recreational drugs

Question 42

Michael uses LSD, which is known on the street as

A) crack.
B) acid.
C) ice.
D) angel dust.

Question 43

Methamphetamine is highly addictive, initially producing a sense of euphoria.

Question 44

What is the most common psychological state produced by LSD?

A) Dysphoria
B) Extreme alertness
C) Aggressiveness
D) Euphoria

Question 45

One option in heroin addiction treatment is the use of an opiate antagonist; which of the following drugs has that effect?

A) Methadone
B) Morphine
C) Percodan
D) Naltrexone.

Question 46

Which drug has gained notoriety for being used to spike drinks at college parties to facilitate sexual conquests?

A) Rohypnol
B) Vicodin
C) Ecstasy
D) Ketamine

Question 47

The use of marijuana by college students has increased, while the use of cocaine has decreased.

Question 48

Drugs enter the body through the respiratory tract only if smoked.

Question 49

Keith swallows mescaline for the first time. What will most likely be his immediate reaction?

A) Involuntary muscle contractions
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Coma-like sleep
D) Hyperactivity

Question 50

Methamphetamine is expensive because it is difficult to produce and requires hard-to-find ingredients.

Question 51

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can be abused and can result in health complications and addiction.

Question 52

The majority of people who abuse painkillers have a prescription for the drug.

Question 53

Benzodiazepines (tranquilizers) have largely replaced which category of drugs used medically in the past to relieve tension and muscle strain and to induce relaxation and sleep?

A) Narcotics
B) Barbiturates
C) Opioids
D) Psychedelics

Question 54

Illicit drugs are those that require a prescription.

Question 55

Drugs such as LSD that are capable of creating auditory or visual distortions are

A) stimulants.
B) hallucinogens.
C) narcotics.
D) painkillers.

Question 56

The prescription drugs Vicodin, Percodan, Demerol, and OxyContin contain synthetic versions of

A) barbiturates.
B) opioids.
C) steroids.
D) cannabinoids.

Question 57

Being a member of a fraternity or sorority increases the likelihood of abusing prescription drugs and alcohol.

Question 58

Artificial forms of testosterone taken to enhance athletic performance are

A) sex hormones.
B) bioidentical hormones.
C) dietary supplements.
D) anabolic steroids.

Question 59

Prescription drugs are always safer than illicit drugs.

Question 60

Neurotransmitters block nerve impulses between nerve fibers.

Question 61

Rohypnol is the most publicized "date rape" drug.

Question 62

Mescaline is derived from a specific group of mushrooms.

Question 63

Psychoactive drugs are those that have the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior.

Question 64

Most psychoactive drugs affect chemical neurotransmission.

Question 65

Two out of four people routinely self-medicate with over-the-counter drugs.

Question 66

Anabolic steroid abuse is unknown among women.

Question 67

Ketamine in liquid form is an anesthetic; its powdered form is known on the street as "Special K."

Question 68

Drugs obtained through a written order from a licensed physician are over-the-counter drugs.

Question 69

Introducing drugs into the body via a hypodermic needle is known as transdermal administration.

Question 70

Synergism is a drug interaction in which the combination of two or more drugs in the body produces extremely uncomfortable symptoms.

Question 71

Drugs embedded in a waxy medium that are inserted into the anus or vagina are in suppository form.

Question 72

Antagonism is a drug interaction in which two drugs compete for the same available receptors, potentially blocking each other's action.

Question 73

Ecstasy is the street name for MDMA, a well known club drug.

Question 74

Residents in most states can legally possess marijuana for medicinal purposes.

Question 75

Marijuana smoke contains more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco smoke.

Question 76

Depressants increase neuromuscular activity and cause anxiety and insomnia.

Question 77

The category of recreational drugs is broadly defined and includes alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea, and other products containing caffeine.

Question 78

Methadone, used in heroin treatment, is not an addictive drug.

Question 79

Oral ingestion is taking in drugs through the mouth (swallowing).

Question 80

The introduction of drugs through the skin is subcutaneous administration.