Question 1

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal,Halcion,and Valium are all classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants.
B)  opiates.
C)  depressants.
D)  narcotics. C

Question 2

Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years.Recently,she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week.We can expect that Carol will be experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  fever and chills.
B)  nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
C)  aches and pains.
D)  all of these D

Question 3

Experts in the field of substance abuse were asked about the relative addictiveness of various drugs.At the top of the list,as most addictive,was

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine
B)  heroin.
C)  crack cocaine.
D)  methamphetamine A

Question 4

According to the DSM,one of the features of hallucinogen intoxication is

Accepted Answer

A)  psychomotor agitation.
B)  gastrointestinal disturbances.
C)  dry mouth.
D)  blurring of vision.

Question 5

Which of the following is common to both gambling disorder and substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  "withdrawal symptoms"
B)  "tolerance"
C)  "craving"
D)  All of the above

Question 6

In a large survey among college-aged men and women,it was found that

Accepted Answer

A)  about 75 percent of the respondents said that they had gone on a binge of heavy drinking once in the preceding two weeks.
B)  there was no relationship between frequency of drinking and grades.
C)  students with a grade-point average of "A" had no more than one drink per week.
D)  "D" and "F" students averaged 11 alcoholic drinks per week.

Question 7

According to the DSM,one of the features of amphetamine intoxication is

Accepted Answer

A)  psychomotor agitation.
B)  gastrointestinal disturbances.
C)  dry mouth.
D)  blurring of vision.

Question 8

Two views of substance-related disorders characterize contemporary thought: the moral weakness and the disease models of dependence.According to your textbook,which is the best way to understand substance-related disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moral weakness
B)  Disease models of dependence
C)  Together, they paint a comprehensive picture
D)  Neither perspective does justice

Question 9

Which of the following is an accurate statement about amphetamines and/or amphetamine use disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amphetamines cause a period of depression and fatigue (called "crashing") , which is followed by feelings of elation and euphoria.
B)  Amphetamines cause an increase in appetite and a decrease in fatigue.
C)  Amphetamines decrease the availability of dopamine and norepinephrine in the nervous system.
D)  Amphetamine overdose can cause hallucinations, panic, agitation, and paranoid delusions.

Question 10

In the impulse-control disorders,the individual feels ________ prior to carrying out the act.

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxed and calm
B)  tense and sometimes aroused
C)  spaced out
D)  angry and aggressive

Question 11

In terms of substance-related disorders,the word addiction is most closely associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  substance use.
B)  intoxication.
C)  substance dependence.
D)  polysubstance abuse.

Question 12

Minerva was extremely anxious and worried about everything.She thought that something terrible would happen and worried what people thought about her.She was also jumpy and suffered from episodes of heart palpitations due to anxiety.Her doctor most likely prescribed ___________ to help her.

Accepted Answer

A)  an opiate
B)  a benzodiazepine
C)  an anxiolytic
D)  an antidepressant

Question 13

Which of the following is the definition of hypnotic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep-inducing
B)  Anxiety-reducing
C)  Antiseizure
D)  Calming

Question 14

Compare and contrast benzodiazepines and the barbiturates.Discuss medical uses for these substances and the potential for abuse and/or addiction.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The condition called delirium tremens,also known as the DTs,involves hallucinations and body tremors during withdrawal from

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

An impulse-control disorder involving the recurrent failure to resist urges to steal things for neither personal nor monetary value is called

Accepted Answer

A)  pyromania.
B)  kleptomania.
C)  trichotillomania.
D)  erotomania.

Question 17

Which of the following is the definition of anxiolytic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep-inducing
B)  Anxiety-reducing
C)  Antiseizure
D)  Calming

Question 18

Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased alertness
B)  Increased appetite
C)  Decreased pulse and blood pressure
D)  Rapid and irregular heartbeat

Question 19

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning marijuana use and abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paranoia and hallucinations can occur.
B)  Tolerance develops rapidly.
C)  Psychological dependence can occur with even occasional use.
D)  Marijuana is free of carcinogens.

Question 20

Pyromania

Accepted Answer

A)  is fairly common among arsonists.
B)  is a disorder where an individual is preoccupied with setting fires and the associated equipment involved in putting out those fires.
C)  Is fairly common among people who were bedwetters as children.
D)  all of the above

Exam 10: Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal,Halcion,and Valium are all classified as

Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years.Recently,she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week.We can expect that Carol will be experiencing

Experts in the field of substance abuse were asked about the relative addictiveness of various drugs.At the top of the list,as most addictive,was

According to the DSM,one of the features of hallucinogen intoxication is

Which of the following is common to both gambling disorder and substance use disorders?

In a large survey among college-aged men and women,it was found that

According to the DSM,one of the features of amphetamine intoxication is

Two views of substance-related disorders characterize contemporary thought: the moral weakness and the disease models of dependence.According to your textbook,which is the best way to understand substance-related disorders?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about amphetamines and/or amphetamine use disorders?

In the impulse-control disorders,the individual feels ________ prior to carrying out the act.

In terms of substance-related disorders,the word addiction is most closely associated with

Minerva was extremely anxious and worried about everything.She thought that something terrible would happen and worried what people thought about her.She was also jumpy and suffered from episodes of heart palpitations due to anxiety.Her doctor most likely prescribed ___________ to help her.

Which of the following is the definition of hypnotic?

Compare and contrast benzodiazepines and the barbiturates.Discuss medical uses for these substances and the potential for abuse and/or addiction.

The condition called delirium tremens,also known as the DTs,involves hallucinations and body tremors during withdrawal from

An impulse-control disorder involving the recurrent failure to resist urges to steal things for neither personal nor monetary value is called

Which of the following is the definition of anxiolytic?

Which of the following effects is associated with cocaine use?

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning marijuana use and abuse?

Pyromania