Deck 10: Drugs

Question 1

Which of the following statements about the effects of drugs on the brain is FALSE?

A) Eventually, a drug addict is not able to experience pleasure from anything-not even the drug being abused.
B) Addictive drugs activate the pleasure and reward circuit.
C) The parts of the brain involved in rational thought are not affected.
D) Drugs that bind to endorphin receptors reduce pain.

Answer 1

The parts of the brain involved in rational thought are not affected.

Question 2

Which of the following is identified as a drug or drugs?

A) aspirin
B) nicotine, aspirin, and caffeine
C) nicotine
D) caffeine

Answer 2

nicotine, aspirin, and caffeine

Question 3

Paco has come to depend on heroin to be able to function normally.A few weeks ago,he attempted to cut himself off,but he experienced severe sweating and diarrhea.Paco's case illustrates which of the following concepts?

A) drug overdose
B) withdrawal symptoms
C) drug tolerance
D) psychological dependence

Answer 3

withdrawal symptoms

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true regarding nonmedical drug use in the United States by individuals aged 12 or older?

A) More than 47 percent have used an illicit drug in their lifetime.
B) About 70 percent have tried illicit drugs other than marijuana.
C) About 3 percent are current users of illicit drugs.
D) Less than 5 million people have used prescription-type drugs illicitly.

Question 5

Most drugs are taken

A) by injection.
B) orally.
C) through the nose.
D) by applying a patch to the skin.

Question 6

One indicator of physiological dependence is the development of

A) acne.
B) stomach pain.
C) tolerance.
D) sleep apnea.

Question 7

Which drugs have effects similar to the response evoked during the fight-or-flight reaction?

A) stimulants
B) depressants
C) opiates
D) inhalants

Question 8

Which of the following is a central nervous system stimulant?

A) LSD
B) OxyContin
C) cocaine
D) barbiturates

Question 9

The highest rates of illicit drug use occur among adults aged ________.

A) 12 to 17
B) 18 to 25
C) 26 to 39
D) 40 and older

Question 10

Which of the following routes of drug administration would be the fastest way for a drug to reach the brain?

A) intravenous injection
B) oral
C) inhalation
D) by applying a patch to the skin

Question 11

Amphetamines fall under which category of drugs?

A) stimulants
B) depressants
C) opiates
D) hallucinogens

Question 12

What is the most commonly used illicit drug among persons aged 12 and older?

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

Question 13

Which of the following is a term used to refer to a substance that causes changes in brain chemistry and alters consciousness,perception,mood,and thought?

A) substance
B) psychoactive drug
C) drug of abuse
D) pharmaceutical drug

Question 14

The fastest growing drug problem in the United States is likely the nonmedical use of

A) hallucinogens.
B) cocaine.
C) inhalants.
D) opioids.

Question 15

Which of the following is a central nervous system depressant?

A) Xanax
B) heroin
C) amphetamines
D) Ritalin

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a reason people take drugs?

A) to improve nutrition
B) to relieve pain
C) to fit in
D) to cope with stress

Question 17

Compared to other routes of administration,________ is the most complicated way for a drug to enter the bloodstream.

A) transdermal absorption
B) intravenous injection
C) oral consumption
D) inhalation

Question 18

When a medical drug is used for recreational purposes,or when a drug has no medical uses,it is referred to as a

A) psychoactive drug.
B) drug of abuse.
C) pharmaceutical drug.
D) synthetic cannabinoid.

Question 19

Which drug provides individuals with a heightened sense of empathy and closeness to those around them?

A) morphine
B) methamphetamine
C) MDMA (Ecstasy)
D) LSD

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true about cocaine?

A) Cocaine hydrochloride powder produces a higher rate of dependence than crack cocaine.
B) Cocaine is a powerful central nervous system opiate.
C) Cocaine may cause users to become overweight.
D) Injecting or smoking cocaine produces a quicker, stronger high than snorting it.

Question 21

Which of the following statements is true regarding opioids?

A) Opium originated in Europe.
B) Opium has a long history of medical use for the treatment of diarrhea and dehydration.
C) The opioid heroin is a less potent drug developed from morphine.
D) Opioids are nonaddictive.

Question 22

Most of the $193 billion annually drained from the U.S.economy by drug use is spent on

A) research.
B) health care and justice system costs.
C) border control.
D) treatment programs.

Question 23

Phencyclidine,commonly known as PCP,is which type of drug?

A) stimulant
B) inhalant
C) hallucinogen
D) opiate

Question 24

Pain reduction is most associated with which type of drug?

A) benzodiazepines
B) amphetamines
C) opioids
D) hallucinogens

Question 25

Most individuals who abuse prescription drugs get them from a friend or relative for free.

Question 26

More than 47 percent of people aged 12 or older have used an illicit drug during their lifetime.

Question 27

Which of the following drugs was used during the Civil War and became known as "the soldier's disease"?

A) heroin
B) cocaine
C) morphine
D) marijuana

Question 28

Which of the following is a possible long-term effect of marijuana?

A) heart failure
B) hepatitis
C) frequent chest colds
D) flashbacks

Question 29

Which type of drug has never played a role in health care?

A) opiates
B) inhalants
C) stimulants
D) depressants

Question 30

The most effective approaches to drug abuse prevention on college campuses include all of the following strategies EXCEPT

A) engaging parents.
B) engaging the media.
C) providing alternative activities.
D) intervening with at-risk-students.

Question 31

Abuse of prescription stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall by college students actually decreased between 1993 and 2005.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT considered a harm reduction strategy?

A) needle exchange program
B) incarceration
C) controlled availability
D) medicalization

Question 33

Which of the following approaches to the drug problem is a demand reduction strategy?

A) preventing distribution
B) spraying heroin fields
C) interdiction
D) treatment programs

Question 34

Which type of drug can be obtained from common household products and causes widespread and long-lasting brain damage in chronic users?

A) depressants
B) inhalants
C) barbiturates
D) amphetamines

Question 35

Abuse of prescription pain relievers by college students increased by 343 percent between 1993 and 2005.

Question 36

Illicit drug use is more prevalent in rural counties than in urbanized counties.

Question 37

Which of the following associations is NOT correct?

A) amphetamines-narcolepsy
B) methamphetamine-ADHD
C) opioids-pain
D) benzodiazepines-anxiety

Question 38

Common date rape drugs include which of the following?

A) MDMA
B) Valium
C) Rohypnol
D) opium

Question 39

The federal government,at this time,does not regulate the use of herbal remedies.

Question 40

Which of the following is a hallucinogen?

A) OxyContin
B) LSD
C) Viagra
D) Valium

Question 41

Recovery from a drug addiction is a matter of willpower to abstain from using the substance.

Question 42

There is no evidence that heroin results in any long-term damage to the body.

Question 43

A(n)________ is any substance other than food that affects the structure or function of the body through its chemical action.

Question 44

Side effects of GHB,a common date-rape drug,may include hyperactivity,increased heart rate,raised blood pressure,and amnesia.

Question 45

Individuals who use large quantities of marijuana may experience problems with memory,learning,distorted perception,loss of coordination,difficulty in problem solving,and increased heart rate.

Question 46

The most widely prescribed central nervous depressants are the benzodiazepines.

Question 47

Harm reduction is rejected as an official policy by the U.S.government.

Question 48

Hallucinogens produce intensification and distortion of visual and auditory perception.

Question 49

More than half of the people in prison meet diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.

Question 50

Neuroscientists have found that many addictive drugs,such as cocaine,marijuana,opioids,alcohol,and nicotine,affect a pleasure and reward circuit lying deep inside the brain.

Question 51

Following continued use of amphetamines,users' attempts to stop may cause them to sleep for 24 hours,be depressed for days,and/or have thoughts of death.

Question 52

No single drug treatment program is appropriate for everyone; services should be matched to an individual's needs.

Question 53

The effects of a drug are influenced by the characteristics of the situation or environment where the drug was taken.

Question 54

Among drug use prevention strategies,the primary prevention programs most closely target the subgroups that are at greatest risk for use or abuse.

Question 55

Synthetic cannabinoids such as K2 and Spice are more powerful than marijuana and can have unpredictable effects.

Question 56

LSD is easily recognizable by its smell and taste.

Question 57

Multiple areas of a person's life,including social,emotional,and psychological aspects,must be addressed before recovery from a drug addiction can occur.

Question 58

LSD does not produce compulsive drug-seeking behaviors,and physiological withdrawal symptoms do not occur when use is stopped.

Question 59

The route of administration may have a profound effect on the speed and efficiency with which a drug acts.

Question 60

Substances that cause changes in brain chemistry and alter consciousness,mood,and thought are known as ________ drugs.They may be used for both medical and nonmedical purposes.

Question 61

One indication of physiological dependence is ________,which is a reduced sensitivity to the effects of a drug.

Question 62

The natural and synthetic derivatives that have a long history of medical use as pain relievers and treatment for diarrhea and dehydration are known as ________.

Question 63

Drugs that slow down activity in the brain and sympathetic nervous system are called ________.

Question 64

The primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana,known by the acronym ________,has a variety of effects on the brain,including causing impairments in problem solving and decision making.

Question 65

Drugs that do not need a physician's prescription and can be purchased easily by consumers are often referred to by the acronym ________.

Question 66

The drugs called ________ are breathable chemical vapors that produce mind-altering effects.

Question 67

Approaches to the drug problem that are referred to as ________ strategies focus on helping addicts reduce the harm associated with their drug use.

Question 68

Also known as tranquilizers,________ are used to control panic attacks and anxiety disorders.

Question 69

The term ________ generally refers to the use of prescription drugs for purposes other than those for which they were prescribed or in greater amounts than prescribed.

Question 70

One of the supply reduction strategies aimed at controlling the quantity of drugs that enter the United States is ________,intercepting the flow of drugs before they get into the country.

Question 71

Drugs developed for medical purposes,whether prescription or otherwise,are referred to as ________ drugs.

Question 72

A particularly interesting phenomenon that occurs with the use of LSD is that of ________,a "mixing of senses," in which sounds may appear as visual images or a visual image changes in rhythm to music.

Question 73

The ________ occurs when users stop taking a particular drug and find that their symptoms are worse than before they started taking the drug.

Question 74

The use of a substance in a manner,amount,or situation such that it causes problems or greatly increases the risk of problems for the user or for others is generally referred to as ________.

Question 75

The most widely used illicit drug in the United States,________,is derived from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa.

Question 76

Generally viewed as harmful,________ drugs are unlawful to possess or use.

Question 77

Drugs that distort visual and auditory perceptions and produce hallucinations are called ________.

Question 78

Drugs that tend to increase alertness and physical activity are called ________.They are able to keep a person going,both physically and mentally,when they would otherwise be fatigued.

Question 79

On college campuses,a comprehensive approach to drug abuse prevention known as ________ can be implemented to modify an environment that often benignly overlooks drug use and experimentation during college.