Deck 10: Marijuana Misuse and Cannabis Use Disorder

Question 1

The analgesic potential of marijuana was once thought to be , although there is research exploring the adaptation of a compound found in marijuana as a separate analgesic.

A)twice that of morphine.
B)twice that of heroin.
C)half that of codeine.
D)about the same as codeine.

Answer 1

about the same as codeine.

Question 2

Marijuana has been found to be associated with certain types of sexual dysfunctions in men.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In the short time since it was isolated, scientists have concluded that anandamide is involved in the process of all of the following EXCEPT

A)specification of new neurons known as pyramidal cells and axon growth.
B)regulation of the body's immune system.
C)activation of memory development processes in the brain.
D)body temperature regulation.

Answer 3

activation of memory development processes in the brain.

Question 4

Chronic marijuana smokers experience an increase in

A)the size of their hippocampus and amygdala.
B)their REM sleep.
C)their risk of developing some types of cancer.
D)their immune system's effectiveness.

Question 5

If a marijuana abuser has already suffered a heart attack, he or she would , according to your text.

A)be more likely to survive a second heart attack
B)be less likely to survive a second heart attack
C)be protected from a second heart attack
D)not experience any effect on a possible second heart attack

Question 6

Jed has just smoked some marijuana and Bill has just eaten some marijuana brownies.Who is more likely to experience marijuana-induced anxiety?

A)Jed
B)Bill
C)Neither
D)They will both experience equal amounts of anxiety.

Question 7

There has been research suggesting that men who smoke marijuana

A)experience improved testicular function.
B)have a higher incidence of prostate cancer.
C)have a higher incidence of bladder cancer.
D)have a higher incidence of testicular cancer.

Question 8

is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana.

A)Psilocybin
B)Endocannabinoid
C)Delta-9-tetrahydro-cannabinol (THC)
D)Anandamide

Question 9

According to your text, marijuana-induced psychotic reactions

A)is seen only in persons with pre-existing schizophrenia.
B)tends to be short-lived and clears up in a few hours or days.
C)tends to only be seen in abusers who also experience synesthesia after they smoke marijuana.
D)is a side effect of oral marijuana ingestion but not of smoking.

Question 10

The practice of smoking marijuana can be traced back as much as years.

A)5,000
B)2,500
C)1,000
D)2,000

Question 11

According to one study cited in your text, when marijuana is smoked.

A)5-24 % is lost in "sidestream" smoke
B)the smoker's body absorbs only 4-12 % of available THC
C)30-80 % of available THC is destroyed
D)effects depend on the individual's lung capacity

Question 12

By selectively breeding strains of cannabis to provide plants with higher levels of THC, breeders have also accidentally introduced strains with

A)lower levels of CBD, which has an anorexic effect.
B)higher levels of CBD, which results in the amotivational syndrome.
C)lower levels of CBD, which may contribute to the development of psychosis.
D)higher levels of CBD, which enhance marijuana's euphoric effects.

Question 13

In spite of claims to the contrary, of abusers become physically addicted to marijuana, according to your text.

A)10-20 %
B)3-5 %
C)1%
D)2%

Question 14

According to your text, infrequent uses of marijuana will have metabolites of THC in their urine for after their last use of the substance.

A)72-96 hours
B)30 days
C)6 months
D)18 days

Question 15

According to your text, marijuana-induced hallucinations

A)are relatively uncommon in the U.S.
B)are as frequent in the U.S.as they are in countries where higher potency marijuana is used.
C)tend to be situation-specific, which is to say consistent with the context in which the marijuana is used.
D)are usually seen in the first 30-60 minutes after the individual smokes marijuana.

Question 16

The anaphylactic reactions seen occasionally when marijuana is abused

A)might be induced by adulterants mixed with illicitly sold marijuana when it is smoked.
B)are a known reaction to the THC in marijuana.
C)tend to be less intense when marijuana is ingested orally than when it is smoked.
D)are most commonly seen in first-time or inexperienced users.

Question 17

Marijuana contains compounds that are psychoactive.

A)at most 15
B)79 known
C)61 or more
D)less than 50

Question 18

Which of the following individuals is known to have harvested marijuana as a commercial crop?

A)Benjamin Franklin
B)George Washington
C)Napoleon
D)Mussolini

Question 19

According to your text, marijuana-related cardiac arrhythmias

A)are possible, as are the chances of myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation.
B)tend to be less severe in persons with cardiovascular disease since they are already taking appropriate medications.
C)reflect marijuana-induced anxiety.
D)respond well to gentle reassurance that it will pass.

Question 20

Which of the following conditions do some physicians believe may benefit from marijuana use?

A)Epilepsy
B)Anorexia
C)Asthma
D)All of these answers are correct

Question 21

Describe the various methods of marijuana abuse.

Question 22

Distinguish between marijuana, hashish, and hash oil.Also explain what is meant by the statement that marijuana is not a drug.

Question 23

The combined effects of simultaneous marijuana and cocaine use on the cardiovascular system

A)are not known.
B)are not dangerous.
C)decreases the risk of cocaine-related heart problems.
D)increases the heart rate only 10 beats per minute.

Question 24

Which of the following statements about marijuana is true?

A)Marijuana meets the criteria for being an addictive substance.
B)Tolerance for marijuana does not develop in users.
C)Marijuana abuse can trigger episodes of violence.
D)Marijuana seems to increase the strength of cardiac muscle contractions.

Question 25

There is that the settlers in Jamestown, VA, grew varieties of the Cannabis sativa family of plants for in 1611.

A)evidence; recreational purposes
B)no evidence; its fiber
C)evidence; its fiber
D)little evidence; any reason at all

Question 26

Discuss the conflicting views regarding the possibility of an "amotivational syndrome."

Question 27

Discuss the economic impact of cultivating marijuana annually.

Question 28

Is the marijuana consumed today the same as that used in the past? How has it changed?

Question 29

Research into the effects of all known compounds in marijuana on the user's brain

A)has consistently failed to show any adverse effect.
B)generally shows only short term damage to the hippocampus region of the brain, which resolves with abstinence.
C)reveals long term cognitive impairment for short term or social users.
D)is relatively rare and very limited in scope.

Question 30

The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 made the possession of marijuana illegal in the United States.