Deck 9: Drug Use and Addiction

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT among the criteria for a substance use disorder according to the DSM-5 definition?

A)failing to fulfill major responsibilities
B)taking the same amount of the substance for a long period of time
C)spending a great deal of time to get the substance
D)developing a tolerance to the substance

Answer 1

taking the same amount of the substance for a long period of time

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for drug use?

A)being male
B)being from a dysfunctional family
C)being a thrill-seeker
D)being an independent thinker

Answer 2

being an independent thinker

Question 3

Injecting drugs increases the user's risk of all of the following EXCEPT

A)gangrene.
B)herpes.
C)HIV infection.
D)hepatitis C.

Answer 3

herpes.

Question 4

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that

A)increases the rate of physiological functions.
B)alters a person's experiences or consciousness.
C)is available only with a prescription.
D)relieves pain and causes relaxation.

Question 5

John,who is 14 years old,is somewhat small for his age and is often teased by his classmates.He has recently become involved with a new group that is known to use alcohol and marijuana.What factor has probably had the most influence on John's decision to become involved with drugs?

A)rebellious attitude
B)desire for peer acceptance
C)interest in experimentation
D)allure of excitement

Question 6

Which of the following statements about addiction is FALSE?

A)Research suggests that addiction is caused by a single factor.
B)People with addictions share some characteristics.
C)Most people engage in activities that are potentially addictive.
D)Addiction often starts when a person does something to bring pleasure or avoid pain.

Question 7

A shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very uncharacteristically loud and social is experiencing the effects of

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

Question 8

When Kristen began to smoke,she used only 3-5 cigarettes a day.Now,for her to feel in control during the day,she has to smoke 18 cigarettes.What is she experiencing?

A)substance abuse
B)substance dependence
C)tolerance
D)withdrawal

Question 9

All of the following are characteristics associated with addictive behavior EXCEPT

A)an inability to recognize the risk of the behavior
B)craving
C)improved control
D)relapse and remission

Question 10

Which of the following would NOT be considered a psychoactive drug?

A)caffeine
B)alcohol
C)aspirin
D)codeine

Question 11

The effects of a drug depend on all of the following EXCEPT

A)the pharmacological properties of the drug.
B)the drug use history of the user.
C)the cost of the drug to the user.
D)psychological factors of the user.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of a work-addicted individual?

A)an individual who maintains an intense work schedule
B)an inability to relax in any situation
C)attempts to curtail the intensity of work
D)a Type B personality

Question 13

Steven used to spend only 1 hour in the gym 3 times a week,but recently he has been spending 3 hours a day 7 days a week working out.He has noticed that his back is chronically in pain.Even so,as soon as Steven stops a workout,he starts thinking about what he did not accomplish.This is an example of what type of behavior?

A)habit building
B)addictive
C)impulse control
D)tolerant

Question 14

Tom notices that he has to take a larger dose of a drug to achieve the same "high." The condition he is experiencing is known as

A)loss of control.
B)tolerance.
C)drug abuse.
D)compulsion.

Question 15

According to the American Psychiatric Association,which of the following is NOT a characteristic behavior of compulsive gambling?

A)unsuccessful efforts to cut back or quit gambling
B)using gambling to escape problems
C)quitting once the gambler wins their money back
D)a preoccupation with gambling

Question 16

Which of the following is a psychological risk factor for drug dependence?

A)fetal exposure
B)sibling drug abuse
C)parent drug abuse
D)difficulty controlling impulses

Question 17

Lindsey has a drug dependence.As a result,she is at risk for

A)paranoia or depression.
B)engaging in unsafe sex.
C)involvement with incidences of aggression and violence.
D)all of these.

Question 18

For someone to be diagnosed as having a severe substance use disorder,they must meet a minimum of _______________ of the 11 criteria.

A)1
B)3
C)6
D)9

Question 19

When Tomas does not drink alcohol,he experiences tremors and shaking.He is experiencing

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

Question 20

Which of the following behaviors is NOT characteristic of a substance use disorder?

A)needing less of the substance to maintain an altered state
B)taking larger amounts of a substance over time
C)changing one's lifestyle to accommodate substance use
D)continuing to use the substance even when its use is a problem

Question 21

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends.Which CNS depressant is often used as a "date rape drug" in these environments?

A)Valium
B)Rohypnol
C)Xanax
D)Librium

Question 22

Which of the following drugs is an opioid?

A)codeine
B)peyote
C)mescaline
D)all of these

Question 23

Cocaine is rarely taken by

A)ingestion.
B)snorting.
C)smoking.
D)injection.

Question 24

The physical and social environment surrounding an individual's drug use is referred to as the

A)mode.
B)setting.
C)situation.
D)location.

Question 25

Bill has just taken ephedrine.He can expect

A)an increase in heart rate.
B)a decrease in blood pressure.
C)a constriction of the bronchial tubes.
D)all of these.

Question 26

Having a response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug is called

A)self-hypnosis.
B)the placebo effect.
C)the set effect.
D)a delusion.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a CNS stimulant?

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

Question 28

Barbiturates and other CNS depressants are used medicinally for all of the following EXCEPT

A)to treat insomnia.
B)to control seizures.
C)to treat anxiety.
D)to control psychoses.

Question 29

Antianxiety agents are also known as

A)tranquilizers.
B)stimulants.
C)opioids.
D)hallucinogens.

Question 30

Which of the following drug factors is the relationship between the amount of drug taken and the type and intensity of the resulting effect?

A)pharmacological properties
B)dose-response function
C)method of use
D)time-action function

Question 31

Narcotics is another term for

A)opioids.
B)psychedelics.
C)stimulants.
D)deliriants.

Question 32

Which method of taking a drug will cause it to reach the brain most quickly?

A)taken by mouth
B)injected directly into the bloodstream
C)inhaled through the nose
D)absorbed through the skin

Question 33

Cocaine is usually derived from

A)the opium poppy.
B)the hemp plant.
C)mushrooms.
D)the coca shrub.

Question 34

A stimulant

A)increases blood pressure.
B)dilates blood vessels.
C)decreases gastric secretions.
D)constricts the bronchial tubes.

Question 35

Depressants are also known as

A)hallucinogens.
B)narcotics.
C)inhalants.
D)sedative-hypnotics.

Question 36

The typical primary effects of central nervous system depressants include all of the following EXCEPT

A)speech slurring.
B)increased anxiety.
C)drowsiness.
D)reduced muscular coordination.

Question 37

Psychoactive drugs change mood or behavior by acting on

A)the heart.
B)the liver.
C)blood production.
D)brain chemistry.

Question 38

The risks associated with drug use and pregnancy are greatest for women

A)prior to conception.
B)during the first trimester.
C)during the second trimester.
D)during the third trimester.

Question 39

What method of administration is typically used with opioids?

A)injection
B)snorting
C)smoking
D)all of these

Question 40

Which of the following drug factors is the relationship between when a drug was taken and the intensity of its effect?

A)pharmacological properties
B)dose-response function
C)method of use
D)time-action function

Question 41

Which of the following best describes the phenomenon known as state dependence?

A)It is a situation in which an individual using a psychoactive drug is in a state of drug-induced psychosis.
B)It is a situation whereby information learned in a drug-induced state is difficult to recall when the drug wears off.
C)It is a situation in which an individual who is abusing drugs is in a state of severe withdrawal.
D)It is a situation whereby a student is dependent on a drug to become calm before taking exams.

Question 42

Evidence indicates that the most probable long-term effect of smoking marijuana is

A)high blood pressure.
B)respiratory damage.
C)heart disease.
D)psychosis.

Question 43

Which of the following stimulants is used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

A)cocaine
B)crystal methamphetamine
C)Ritalin
D)ephedrine

Question 44

Amphetamines can do all of the following EXCEPT

A)curb short-term appetite.
B)increase motor activity.
C)counteract fatigue.
D)improve complex thinking.

Question 45

The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is

A)heroin.
B)cocaine.
C)marijuana.
D)crack.

Question 46

Effects of marijuana include

A)decreased heart rate.
B)dilation of blood vessels in the eyes.
C)decreased appetite.
D)increased coordination.

Question 47

Long-term consequences of marijuana use may include all of the following EXCEPT

A)decreased sperm count.
B)persistent muscle spasms.
C)attention and memory impairment.
D)learning problems.

Question 48

Sudden death from cocaine may result from of all of the following EXCEPT

A)CNS depression.
B)stroke.
C)convulsions.
D)heart attack.

Question 49

All of the following are potential effects of cocaine use during pregnancy EXCEPT

A)stillbirth.
B)increased birth weight.
C)infant irritability.
D)small head circumference.

Question 50

Which of the following parts of the brain does THC affect?

A)the part controlling balance
B)the part controlling reaction time
C)the part controlling coordination
D)all of these

Question 51

Cindy uses injected amphetamines to stay awake at her night job.When the drug wears off,she is likely to experience

A)appetite suppression.
B)vigor and euphoria.
C)vague uneasiness and irritability.
D)all of these.

Question 52

Which of the following has been linked to ephedrine use?

A)low blood pressure
B)hallucinations
C)heart arrhythmia
D)all of these

Question 53

Jose is a chronic user of cocaine.Which of the following negative consequences might he experience?

A)inflammation of the lining of the nose
B)irregular heartbeat
C)extremely high blood pressure
D)all of these

Question 54

The effects of cocaine are felt in about

A)10 seconds if inhaled.
B)10 seconds if injected.
C)10 minutes if snorted.
D)10 minutes if injected.

Question 55

Caffeine use

A)counters fatigue.
B)decreases gastric secretion.
C)induces sleep.
D)decreases blood pressure.

Question 56

Women who use amphetamines during pregnancy risk

A)premature births.
B)stillbirth.
C)early infant death.
D)all of these.

Question 57

"Ice" is a type of

A)opioid.
B)depressant.
C)hallucinogen.
D)methamphetamine.

Question 58

A potent preparation made from the thick resin that exudes from marijuana leaves is known as

A)nicotine.
B)hashish.
C)heroin.
D)LSD.

Question 59

The cocaine "high" lasts for

A)1-5 minutes.
B)2-10 minutes.
C)5-20 minutes.
D)up to 1 hour.

Question 60

Which of the following is a side effect experienced by children whose mothers used cocaine during pregnancy?

A)behavioral problems
B)lethargy
C)mild temperament
D)all of these

Question 61

Addiction is a disease that disrupts the brain systems that regulate self-discipline and motor skills.

Question 62

Which of the following drugs is NOT a hallucinogen?

A)mescaline
B)DMT
C)LSD
D)methadone

Question 63

Of the following dangers,Carl's current pattern of drug use is most likely to cause

A)respiratory arrest or depression.
B)amphetamine-induced psychosis.
C)flashbacks.
D)increased blood pressure.

Question 64

Which of the following statements regarding drugs and crime is FALSE?

A)Addicts commit more robberies and burglaries than do criminals who do not use drugs.
B)People under the influence of drugs are less likely to commit violent crimes than people who do not use drugs.
C)Many assaults and murders are committed when people try to acquire or protect drug territories or settle disputes about drugs.
D)The relationship between drugs and crime is complex.

Question 65

Any bad habit or excessive behavior can be considered an addiction.

Question 66

Which of the following is an example of codependent behavior?

A)Jaime confronted Frank,who was obviously intoxicated before dinner,about his drinking.
B)Marie refused to loan money to Sally,whom she suspected would spend it on drugs.
C)Susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come in to work;in truth,he was hung over.
D)Raul wants to help Lupe work out a way to kick her habit,but he refuses to join her in drug use.

Question 67

Judging only from what you know of Mike,what risk factor played the biggest role in the development of his addiction?

A)dysfunctional family
B)a thrill-seeking personality
C)poverty
D)a drug-using peer group

Question 68

Which of the following is NOT typically associated with use of the hallucinogen LSD?

A)altered states of consciousness
B)synesthesia
C)feelings of depersonalization
D)physical dependence

Question 69

The state of being mentally affected by a chemical is known as addiction.

Question 70

Addictive behaviors are habits that have grown strong but can still be controlled.

Question 71

Which drug is most closely associated with flashbacks?

A)LSD
B)cocaine
C)marijuana
D)amyl nitrite

Question 72

Breathable chemical vapors produced by substances such as aerosol sprays are among the group of drugs known as

A)hallucinogens.
B)sedative-hypnotics.
C)inhalants.
D)opioids.

Question 73

Which statement about PCP is TRUE?

A)It creates a state of sensory overload.
B)It is easy to make and therefore inexpensive.
C)It was originally developed as a psychiatric drug.
D)It produces a sense of calm tranquility.

Question 74

Addiction is a chronic disease that disrupts the brain's systems related to reward,motivation,and memory.

Question 75

Which of the following statements about the drug methadone is TRUE?

A)It is primarily used to aid the treatment of methamphetamine addiction.
B)It reverses the effects of heroin addiction but causes debilitative psychotropic effects.
C)It helps heroin addicts break away from heroin use,but they remain addicted to methadone.
D)It has been largely rejected for use in addiction treatment by the medical community.

Question 76

Possible effects of excessive or long-term use of inhalants include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)increased risk of cancer.
B)damage to the liver.
C)impaired bone marrow function.
D)damage to the reproductive system.

Question 77

Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause

A)cognitive deficits in the child.
B)increased risk of leukemia in the infant.
C)cleft palate.
D)congenital defects of the genitourinary tract.

Question 78

Carl is showing signs of

A)psychosis.
B)alcohol tolerance.
C)alcohol withdrawal.
D)dual disorders.

Question 79

When Mike found that he felt irritable and anxious when the drug wore off,he was experiencing

A)withdrawal.
B)tolerance.
C)loss of control.
D)reinforcement.

Question 80

The American Psychiatric Association now believes that there is a clear distinction between addicts and non-addicts or those dependent on a drug.