Deck 13: Substance Use and Misuse

Question 1

Which is characteristic of psychoactive drugs?

A)They increase the rate of physiological functions.
B)They alter a person's state of mind or consciousness.
C)They affect only the brain and nerve cells.
D)They affect the liver and kidneys.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which organ transforms alcohol into energy and other products?

A)stomach
B)small intestine
C)pancreas
D)liver

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which statement about GHB is true?

A)It causes stimulation.
B)Most forms sold are high-grade and pure.
C)It can cause amnesia.
D)It enhances sexual activities.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which is true of compulsive gamblers?

A)They face consequences that are not just financial.
B)They can resist the urge to gamble.
C)They have a very low rate of suicide.
D)They rarely have problems with substance abuse.

Question 5

Which is a true statement about MDMA?

A)It causes sedation and relaxation.
B)It may cause persistent memory problems.
C)It lowers core body temperature.
D)It belongs to the same class of drugs as heroin.

Question 6

How much alcohol does a standard drink contain?

A)0.6 ounce
B)1 ounce
C)1.5 ounces
D)2 ounces

Question 7

Which characteristic places people at a higher risk for trying illicit drugs?

A)being a young female
B)having a strong personal identity
C)performing poorly in school
D)being frequently exposed to drugs

Question 8

Which is a characteristic that indicates drug dependence?

A)coping
B)withdrawal
C)anxiety
D)genetic predisposition

Question 9

How much alcohol can the body metabolize in 1 hour?

A)1/2 of a beer or drink
B)1 beer or drink
C)1-1/2 beers or drinks
D)2 beers or drinks

Question 10

Which term refers to the need for more of a substance to get the same desired effect?

A)withdrawal
B)tolerance
C)adjustment
D)dependence

Question 11

Which is a general characteristic of addictive behavior?

A)loss of control
B)lack of pleasure
C)benign consequences
D)ability to scale down usage

Question 12

Which effect of alcohol is experienced by a shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very loud and social?

A)abuse
B)tolerance
C)dependence
D)intoxication

Question 13

The APA defines addiction as compulsive drug-seeking behavior that falls on one end of a continuum of

A)a substance use disorder.
B)intoxication.
C)substance abuse.
D)dependence.

Question 14

Which characteristic is associated with an addictive behavior?

A)experimentation
B)improved control
C)compulsion or craving
D)positive consequences

Question 15

What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages?

A)rohypnol
B)ethyl alcohol
C)codeine
D)chloral hydrate

Question 16

Common addictive behaviors include

A)Internet addiction.
B)gambling.
C)compulsive buying.
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 17

Which is a psychoactive drug?

A)aspirin
B)seltzer water
C)lemonade
D)caffeine

Question 18

What is the alcohol concentration of a beverage that is 100 proof?

A)200%
B)100%
C)50%
D)10%

Question 19

What is one effect of alcohol on the body?

A)decreased flushing and sweating
B)disturbed sleep patterns
C)enhanced sexual functioning
D)increased motor coordination

Question 20

Risks for addiction depend on a combination of factors,including

A)personality and lifestyle.
B)personality,lifestyle,and heredity.
C)personality,lifestyle,heredity,and the nature of the substance or behavior in question.
D)personality,lifestyle,heredity,the social and physical environment,and the nature of the substance or behavior in question.

Question 21

Which is characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome?

A)large birth weight of affected babies
B)physical and mental impairments
C)found in 1 of every 10,000 live births
D)mental impairments that reverse by the age of 5

Question 22

Which problem are binge drinkers LEAST likely to encounter?

A)engaging in unplanned sex
B)having a self-image as a problem drinker
C)driving while intoxicated
D)getting hurt or injured

Question 23

Negative consequences associated with binge drinking include

A)poor academic performance.
B)violence.
C)engaging in unplanned sex.
D)All of these answers are correct.

Question 24

Which represents responsible drinking behavior?

A)eating before drinking
B)drinking quickly
C)hoarding drinks
D)overdoing the loss of inhibition

Question 25

What are the effects of ETS on children?

A)ETS affects the respiratory system.
B)ETS effects are minimal.
C)ETS effects are temporary.
D)ETS effects are different for each gender.

Question 26

Which group of people are most severely affected by exposure to ETS?

A)young men
B)women over 40
C)men over 40
D)children

Question 27

Which is the predominant psychoactive drug in tobacco?

A)ethanol
B)nicotine
C)carbon monoxide
D)formaldehyde

Question 28

How does the average life span of an alcohol misuser compare to the life span of moderate drinkers?

A)2 years shorter
B)7 years shorter
C)9 years shorter
D)15 years shorter

Question 29

According to the U.S.Surgeon General,which is the leading preventable cause of illness and death in the United States?

A)violence
B)smoking
C)alcoholism
D)high-fat diets

Question 30

Which health condition is associated with chronic use of alcohol?

A)lack of motivation
B)diabetes
C)low blood pressure
D)kidney stones

Question 31

Which is a major warning sign for an alcohol-use disorder?

A)drinking in the morning
B)drinking after driving
C)drinking with a group of people
D)drinking more at social gatherings than privately

Question 32

What is the hazardous substance in automobile exhaust that is also present in high concentrations in tobacco smoke?

A)nicotine
B)tar
C)hydrogen cyanide
D)carbon monoxide

Question 33

Which statement about treatments for alcoholism is true?

A)All alcoholics can be treated successfully.
B)Lifestyle management is one form of treatment.
C)The majority of alcoholics recover on their own.
D)Nearly all treatment programs focus on chemical substitutes.

Question 34

Which is a major health hazard associated with tobacco use?

A)low blood pressure
B)skin rashes
C)emphysema
D)late menopause

Question 35

Which type of cancer is related to alcohol?

A)prostate cancer
B)brain cancer
C)skin cancer
D)oral cancer

Question 36

What does environmental tobacco smoke encompass?

A)secondhand smoke and sidestream smoke
B)sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke
C)mainstream smoke and secondhand smoke
D)sidestream,mainstream,and secondhand smoke

Question 37

Which condition is associated with cirrhosis?

A)accelerated liver function
B)increased metabolism of alcohol
C)replacement of liver cells with fibrous scar tissue
D)destruction of digestive enzymes

Question 38

Which statement about clove cigarettes is true?

A)They are rolled in ebony leaves.
B)They contain twice as much tar,nicotine,and carbon monoxide as regular cigarettes.
C)They contain less tar and nicotine than regular cigarettes.
D)They have a tart taste that irritates the mouth.

Question 39

When are people considered legally drunk?

A)at 0.08% BAC
B)at 0.10% BAC
C)at 0.15% BAC
D)at 0.20% BAC

Question 40

Which statement about spit tobacco is true?

A)It does not cause nicotine addiction.
B)It may increase the incidence of cheek cancer by 10 times.
C)It is linked to respiratory injuries.
D)It carries an increased risk of oral cancer.

Question 41

Exercise,eating,and working can all become addictive behaviors.

Question 42

What will a person who quits smoking experience?

A)decreased blood oxygen level
B)enhanced ability to taste
C)decreased circulation
D)increased sinus congestion

Question 43

A woman's BAC will be higher than a man's BAC after consuming the same amount of alcohol.

Question 44

Ecstasy reduces core body temperature.

Question 45

A common characteristic of an addiction is that the affected person will require more and more of the substance or behavior to produce the desired effect.

Question 46

MDMA is classified as an opioid.

Question 47

The human body can metabolize approximately half a drink per hour.

Question 48

People who grew up in a family in which drugs were abused are at a higher risk for trying illegal drugs than are those who did not.

Question 49

Drug dependence does not necessarily involve physical dependence.

Question 50

Recurrent drug use in situations in which it is physically hazardous is a symptom of a substance use disorder.

Question 51

Alcohol use contributes to more than half of all murders,assaults,and rapes.

Question 52

The best method of treatment for drug abuse is peer counseling.

Question 53

Which is a recommended strategy for stopping smoking?

A)Use relaxation techniques when you have a craving.
B)Keep your goal to yourself so that others won't know if you fail.
C)Tell friends when the urge to smoke strikes.
D)Work without a schedule.

Question 54

Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States.

Question 55

The most commonly abused over-the-counter drugs are certain cough and cold remedies.

Question 56

Which behavioral factors increase the chances of a smoker permanently quitting?

A)eating more snacks
B)exercising regularly
C)scheduling regular visits to the dentist
D)consuming alcohol

Question 57

Which is associated with smoking during pregnancy?

A)lower rates of premature delivery
B)longer attention spans in affected children
C)increased risk of ectopic pregnancy
D)lower rates of low activity in affected children

Question 58

Ceasing to use a substance when recognizing that it is contributing to a psychological or physical problem is a symptom of a substance use disorder.

Question 59

According to the most recent revision of the APA's DSM,a person is either an alcoholic or not.

Question 60

Intoxication is the use of a substance over a long period of time.

Question 61

Undiluted sidestream smoke contains higher concentrations of toxic compounds than mainstream smoke.

Question 62

Children with alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder are at increased risk for substance abuse problems in later life.

Question 63

A person with a BAC of 0.08% is considered legally drunk.

Question 64

Define binge drinking for men and women,and list at least five serious problems associated with binge drinking on college campuses.The problems can be things experienced by drinking students and by nondrinking students.

Question 65

If someone is very drunk,it is best to get that person to drink coffee.

Question 66

Explain the concepts of intoxication and blood alcohol concentration (BAC).Describe the common physical,emotional,and behavioral effects of alcohol consumption at low and high BACs.

Question 67

Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

Question 68

Your cousin confided that she thinks she might have a drug problem.She explained that lately she can only think about getting high and seems to need much more of the drug in order to achieve that high.She is having difficulty in school and has been reprimanded at her job for being late.She has tried to cut back on her use of the drug,but she got sick every time she tried to quit.What characteristics from the APA's criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorder does she display?

Question 69

Addiction to tobacco results from dependence on nicotine.

Question 70

cracks down on tobacco marketing to children and adolescents.

Question 71

Nicotine addiction is not as prevalent in spit tobacco users as in smokers.

Question 72

Approximately 40% of college students binge-drink.

Question 73

Cirrhosis involves the destruction of digestive enzymes.

Question 74

Exercise can contribute to the success of one's efforts to stop smoking.

Question 75

Quitting smoking is a single event,not an ongoing process.

Question 76

College students who are binge drinkers affect nondrinking students as well as themselves.

Question 77

Define these key concepts relating to substance use and misuse: psychoactive drug,intoxication,substance misuse or abuse,tolerance,and withdrawal.

Question 78

Alcohol is a known human carcinogen.

Question 79

Childhood learning disorders are linked to maternal smoking.

Question 80

Binge drinking among college students is linked to lower academic performance.