Deck 14: Substance Abuse

Question 1

Which of the following apply to abuse of anabolic steroids? They:

A)cause CNS depression,deep sleep and amnesia
B)often cause permanent damage to the cardiovascular system
C)help to relax skeletal muscle spasms
D)help to relieve the pain of athletic injuries

Answer 1

often cause permanent damage to the cardiovascular system

Question 2

Which of the following drugs causes headache and vomiting when an alcoholic ingests small amounts of alcohol?

A)methadone
B)diazepam
C)disulfiram
D)naloxone

Answer 2

disulfiram

Question 3

Synergism can cause an emergency situation when:

A)antidotes for respiratory depression are given too quickly
B)a combination of alcohol and drugs has been taken
C)a large dose of a drug affects the central nervous system
D)an individual involuntarily develops a habit

Answer 3

a combination of alcohol and drugs has been taken

Question 4

Which of the following statements is characteristic of alcohol? It:

A)is primarily a CNS stimulant
B)may cause congenital defects in infants born to alcoholic mothers
C)does not interact with other drugs in the CNS
D)usually causes severe kidney damage

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a common sign(s)of withdrawal?

A)irritability
B)respiratory depression
C)nausea and vomiting
D)psychotic episodes and convulsions
E)tremors

Question 6

A patient who has developed a tolerance for codeine will:

A)demonstrate physical signs when the drug is discontinued
B)require a larger dose than expected to control pain
C)require a smaller dose than expected to control pain
D)show signs or symptoms of drug toxicity

Question 7

When an increased dosage of a drug causes toxic effects,it is called:

A)synergism
B)neurostimulant
C)overdose
D)detoxification

Question 8

What is physiologic dependence?

A)an intense emotional need for a drug in order to function
B)adaptation of the body to a drug resulting in withdrawal signs after the drug is discontinued
C)the need for an ever-increasing dose to produce the same effect
D)continuing to take a drug when it is not required medically

Question 9

Chemical dependency has been associated with all the following EXCEPT:

A)hereditary factors
B)disease requiring certain prescription drugs
C)easy access to many kinds of drugs
D)increased acceptance of alcohol or marijuana to cope with stress
E)increased work productivity

Question 10

Chronic alcoholism is likely to cause all EXCEPT:

A)cirrhosis
B)mental confusion
C)loss of motor coordination
D)altered personality and amnesia
E)respiratory failure

Question 11

Which of the following is a synthetic opioid that prevents withdrawal symptoms and improves function?

A)Antabuse
B)methadone
C)cocaine
D)diazepam

Question 12

What is a common indication of substance abuse?

A)behavioral change
B)weight gain
C)depression
D)loss of sensory function

Question 13

Withdrawal from any drug is best accomplished:

A)with medical support
B)with legally prescribed drugs
C)following intensive counselling
D)using CNS stimulants

Question 14

What is/are the typical effect(s)of psychedelic substances?

A)drowsiness and euphoria
B)marked stimulation of the CNS
C)lethargy and decreased metabolic rate
D)altered perception and awareness as well as hallucinations