Deck 7: Drug Use and Abuse

Question 1

Drug use over a long period of time typically leads to what condition in the body?

A)Euphoria
B)Withdrawal
C)Tolerance
D)Misuse

Answer 1

Tolerance

Question 2

All of the following statements about illicit drug use in the U.S.are correct except:

A)Males are more likely to use drugs than females.
B)Around 8% of Americans use drugs.
C)Rates of drug use are highest in the South.
D)Drug use is more common in urban areas.

Answer 2

Rates of drug use are highest in the South.

Question 3

Which of the following illicit drugs is most popularly used in the U.S.?

A)Cocaine
B)Hallucinogens
C)Marijuana
D)Heroin

Answer 3

Marijuana

Question 4

People abuse drugs for all of the following reasons except

A)pleasure.
B)escape.
C)medical needs.
D)social pressure.

Question 5

A drug is a chemical substance that alters the body physically or mentally for a ________ purpose.

A)nutritional
B)non-nutritional
C)non-psychoactive
D)None of the answers are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following methods of drug administration is the slowest way for a chemical to reach the brain?

A)Ingestion
B)Inhalation
C)Mucosal absorption
D)Topical administration

Question 7

Which of the following would be considered drug misuse?

A)Taking aspirin for an ankle sprain
B)Buying allergy medicine online with a prescription
C)Taking one of your mother's prescription sleeping pills to fall asleep
D)Doubling the standard dosage of pain medication on a doctor's recommendation

Question 8

Psychoactive drugs intoxicate the brain and cause

A)physical changes.
B)psychological changes.
C)behavioral changes.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 9

Drug addiction is characterized by all of the following except

A)strong willpower.
B)uncontrollable craving.
C)chemical alteration in the brain.
D)relapsing behavior.

Question 10

Psychoactive drugs affect all of the following except

A)mood.
B)feelings.
C)psychological function.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following is true with respect to frequent binge drinking?

A)It is defined as drinking alcohol once a week.
B)The incidence has been increasing among college students.
C)More than half of all college students are frequent binge drinkers.
D)It's not a problem if limited to a few years.

Question 12

The non-medical use of ________ is the second largest category of illicit drug use in the U.S.

A)cocaine
B)heroin
C)hallucinogens
D)prescription drugs

Question 13

The feeling of intense pleasure that dopamine delivers is called

A)tolerance.
B)euphoria.
C)withdrawal.
D)addiction.

Question 14

The 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health noted variations in illicit drug use based on educational status.It revealed all of the following except:

A)Drug use was higher among people without high school degrees.
B)Drug use was higher among people with college degrees.
C)College graduates were more likely to have experimented with drugs than people without high school degrees.
D)The difference in drug use between college graduates and non-high school graduates was about 3%.

Question 15

Symptoms of drug withdrawal include all of the following except

A)headaches.
B)nausea.
C)vomiting.
D)euphoria.

Question 16

Withdrawal symptoms occur as a result of

A)psychological dependence.
B)physical dependence.
C)drug tolerance.
D)drug overdose.

Question 17

Which of the following is considered a drug?

A)Blood pressure medication
B)Headache pills
C)Caffeinated energy drink
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 18

The depressed or "flat" feeling that drug users may feel when they are not taking a drug is related to

A)high levels of dopamine being released in the brain.
B)reduced production of the brain's natural chemical regulators.
C)the body being primed for repeat stimulation.
D)lower tolerance for the drug.

Question 19

Chewing tobacco commonly enters the body through which method of administration?

A)Injection
B)Inhalation
C)Mucosal absorption
D)Topical administration

Question 20

The portion of college students who meet the medical criteria for drug addiction or dependence is nearly

A)one in ten.
B)one in eight.
C)one in six.
D)one in four.

Question 21

Long-term effects of marijuana use may include all of the following except

A)chronic cough and phlegm production.
B)bronchitis and other respiratory problems.
C)enhanced immune system function.
D)impaired cognitive ability.

Question 22

Side effects of cocaine include all of the following except

A)higher blood pressure.
B)hunger.
C)blurred vision.
D)increased respiration.

Question 23

All of the following are true about marijuana use in the U.S.except

A)more than 10% of Americans over the age of 12 use marijuanA.
B)use at college is more common among males than females.
C)marijuana is often rolled and smoked as a cigarette.
D)it is the most commonly used illegal drug.

Question 24

All of the following statements about over-the-counter medicines are correct except:

A)They may interact with herbal supplements.
B)They may not be safe for pregnant women.
C)They include allergy pills and cold medicines.
D)They do not present any of the challenges associated with prescription drugs.

Question 25

Distribution half-life is the time it takes for

A)a drug to achieve peak level in the bloodstream.
B)a drug to move from general circulation to body tissues.
C)half of a drug dose to be excreted through the kidneys.
D)the psychoactive effects of a drug to subside.

Question 26

Recall Wilmer's Student Story from the chapter.Wilmer is considering taking Adderall to help him deal with

A)the pain resulting from a broken leg.
B)his hyperactive roommate.
C)his hectic work and school schedule.
D)withdrawal symptoms from using heroin.

Question 27

Which of the following is not a central nervous system stimulant?

A)Caffeine
B)Ritalin
C)Cocaine
D)LSD

Question 28

The main psychoactive chemical in marijuana is

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

Question 29

The prescription drugs most commonly misused by college students are

A)sedatives.
B)painkillers.
C)stimulants.
D)antidepressants.

Question 30

Physiological responses to a drug may vary depending upon

A)weight.
B)ethnicity.
C)tolerance.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 31

When a person takes two or more drugs at once,the physiological effects are likely to be greater if the drugs exhibit

A)additive interactions.
B)antagonistic interactions.
C)selective interactions.
D)endogenous interactions.

Question 32

The most popular mind-altering drug in the world is

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

Question 33

The physiological effects of marijuana include

A)increased heart rate.
B)expansion of the blood vessels in the eye.
C)enlargement of the bronchi.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 34

Combining acetaminophen and alcohol can lead to

A)liver damage.
B)brain damage.
C)nerve damage.
D)kidney damage.

Question 35

Which of the following methods of taking cocaine produces the most rapid effect?

A)Eating it
B)Drinking it
C)Inhaling it
D)Freebasing it

Question 36

Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal may include all of the following except

A)headaches.
B)depression.
C)alertness.
D)anxiety.

Question 37

Adderall and Ritalin are prescribed to

A)treat attention-deficit disorder.
B)reduce fatigue.
C)induce feelings of euphoria.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 38

A common effect of excessive caffeine consumption is

A)restlessness.
B)serenity.
C)lethargy.
D)lower blood pressure.

Question 39

All of the following are common examples of prescription drug misuse except

A)taking the incorrect dose
B)taking the medicine at the wrong time
C)forgetting to take a dose of the medication
D)completing the required course of medication

Question 40

Recall Andrea's Student Story from the chapter.Andrea gave up marijuana because

A)she was arrested.
B)she had a very bad experience after smoking a joint laced with PCP.
C)her boyfriend left her because of her drug use.
D)she spent all of her money on pot and ended up broke.

Question 41

The most commonly used illicit drug is cocaine.

Question 42

Depressants reduce

A)central nervous system activity.
B)brain activity.
C)anxiety.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 43

Failing to complete a prescribed course of antibiotics can contribute to the development of drug-resistant strains of bacteria.

Question 44

PCP was originally developed as

A)a diet drug.
B)a hallucinogen.
C)an anesthetiC.
D)a sedative.

Question 45

Physical dependence on a drug leads to drug tolerance.

Question 46

How does methamphetamine differ from amphetamines?

A)It is more potent.
B)It is less potent.
C)It has fewer side effects.
D)It is more commonly prescribed by doctors.

Question 47

Toxicity is the dosage level at which a drug causes death.

Question 48

Methamphetamine use may cause all of the following except

A)paranoiA.
B)memory loss.
C)reduced heart rate.
D)convulsions.

Question 49

A mother who uses drugs can transmit them to her child by breast feeding.

Question 50

Most Americans use drugs during their lifetime.

Question 51

All of the following are true about heroin except

A)it is fast-acting.
B)it is classed as a depressant.
C)it is highly addictive.
D)it is typically injected into a vein.

Question 52

Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are both

A)"date rape drugs."
B)"club drugs."
C)depressants.
D)stimulants.

Question 53

Which serious complication is associated with long-term amphetamine use?

A)Cancer
B)Liver disease
C)Heart attack
D)Alzheimer's

Question 54

Rohypnol can make people vulnerable to sexual assault because it can cause

A)unconsciousness.
B)restlessness.
C)paranoia.
D)nausea.

Question 55

Around half of all prescription medicines dispensed annually are not taken as instructed.

Question 56

All of the following are true about LSD except

A)its effects are unpredictable.
B)it usually takes 30-90 minutes to take effect.
C)users sometimes have "flashbacks."
D)users cannot develop a tolerance to the drug.

Question 57

Ecstasy's negative effects are similar to those of

A)LSD.
B)amphetamines.
C)barbiturates.
D)alcohol.

Question 58

Injection increases a drug's addictive potential.

Question 59

Twelve-step programs are designed to help alcoholics and drug addicts by

A)taking them through a process of self-growth.
B)getting them to admit they have no control over their addiction.
C)having them make amends to the people they have harmed.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 60

Inhalants include

A)solvents.
B)ketamine.
C)opiods.
D)benzodiazepines.

Question 61

Anyone admitted to a drug treatment program will probably face legal charges and spend time in jail.

Question 62

Matching
Special K

A)Ketamine
B)Psilocybin
C)Cocaine
D)Rohypnol
E)MDMA

Question 63

Stimulants affect the function of the central nervous system.

Question 64

Matching
Central nervous system depressant

A)Nitrous oxide
B)OxyContin
C)Acetaminophen
D)GHB
E)Alcohol

Question 65

Prohibitionwas considered a success at reducing alcohol consumption.

Question 66

Over-the-counter medications are prescription drugs.

Question 67

Matching
Ecstasy

A)Ketamine
B)Psilocybin
C)Cocaine
D)Rohypnol
E)MDMA

Question 68

Most inhalants slow down the body's function,much like anesthetics.

Question 69

Smoking marijuana has none of the long-term health effects of smoking tobacco.

Question 70

"Club drugs" such as Ecstasy are growing rapidly in popularity.

Question 71

Prescription opioids are used to treat anxiety disorders.

Question 72

Matching
Magic mushrooms

A)Ketamine
B)Psilocybin
C)Cocaine
D)Rohypnol
E)MDMA

Question 73

Matching
"Date rape drug"

A)Nitrous oxide
B)OxyContin
C)Acetaminophen
D)GHB
E)Alcohol

Question 74

Matching
Roofies

A)Ketamine
B)Psilocybin
C)Cocaine
D)Rohypnol
E)MDMA

Question 75

Alcohol increases the toxicity of cocaine.

Question 76

Cold medications are never dangerous.

Question 77

Matching
Crack

A)Ketamine
B)Psilocybin
C)Cocaine
D)Rohypnol
E)MDMA

Question 78

Matching
OTC pain-relief drug

A)Nitrous oxide
B)OxyContin
C)Acetaminophen
D)GHB
E)Alcohol

Question 79

Caffeine is not addictive.

Question 80

Manufactured hallucinogens can be more potent than those derived from plants.