Question 1

Which of the following drugs act directly on the dopamine system?

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine and alcohol 
B)  LSD and alcohol 
C)  inhalants and benzodiazepines 
D)  amphetamines and cocaine

Question 2

The hallucinogenic drug LSD is produced synthetically in laboratories.However,a naturally occurring derivative has caused outbreaks of illness throughout history.What is this naturally occurring derivative?

Accepted Answer

A)  lysergic acid amide 
B)  ergot 
C)  psilocybin 
D)  mescaline

Question 3

Dr.Reid is studying the efficacy of Gamblers Anonymous.What has she found to be necessary in order for the program to work?

Accepted Answer

A)  The group leader must be a former gambler. 
B)  The gambler must have a desire to quit gambling before they start treatment. 
C)  The gambler must be financially stable 
D)  The treatment must occur in an psychiatric facility.

Question 4

Explain the basic assumptions and examples of the harm reduction approach to drug abuse.Discuss fully the controversy surrounding this approach,explaining the positions of both its proponents and critics.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Sedative,hypnotic,and anxiolytic drugs affect the brain by acting on one of the neurotransmitter systems.Which neurotransmitter system is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin system 
B)  GABA system 
C)  dopamine system 
D)  norepinephrine system

Question 6

Jan has used crack to the point where she has impaired control over her use of it.While she experiences no withdrawal symptoms when she stops using it,she wants it so badly she cannot stop herself from taking it.What does Jan's reliance on crack illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  biological abuse 
B)  psychological dependence 
C)  physiological dependence 
D)  physiological abuse

Question 7

Nick has been an alcoholic for many years.He has also experienced major depression and manic episodes.Approximately what percentage of alcoholics also have an additional psychiatric disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  99 percent

Question 8

George decided to abruptly quit using alcohol.He is now experiencing sweating,mental confusion,incoherent speech,disorientation,terrifying hallucinations,and extreme restlessness.What are George's symptoms typical of?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol poisoning 
B)  hypnagogic shock 
C)  delirium tremens 
D)  drug withdrawal

Question 9

Zach is experiencing "delirium tremens," which means Zach is withdrawing from which substance?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

What were amphetamines originally used to treat?

Accepted Answer

A)  neurasthenia 
B)  irregular heart rhythms 
C)  hysteria 
D)  asthma and as a nasal decongestant

Question 11

Every once in a while,Jared acts on aggressive impulses by assaulting others or destroying property.Jared likely meets the criteria for which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  kleptomania 
B)  gambling disorder 
C)  intermittent explosive disorder 
D)  bipolar I disorder

Question 12

What are the "pleasure pathways," or internal reward centres,in the human brain primarily composed of?

Accepted Answer

A)  both dopamine-sensitive and serotonin-sensitive neurons 
B)  serotonin-sensitive neurons 
C)  dopamine-sensitive neurons 
D)  GABA-sensitive neurons

Question 13

"Ice" is a particularly dangerous drug for a number of reasons.Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extremely high doses can result in death by suffocation. 
B)  It causes marked aggressive tendencies. 
C)  It stays in the system longer than cocaine. 
D)  It has an extremely high risk of physiological dependence.

Question 14

At low doses,barbiturates relax the muscles and can produce feelings of well-being.However,large doses can have results similar to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  heavy drinking 
B)  opiates 
C)  stimulants 
D)  hallucinogens

Question 15

Depressants decrease central nervous system activity and help us relax.Which of the following substances is classified as a depressant?

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin 
B)  cigarettes 
C)  marijuana 
D)  alcohol

Question 16

What is the primary use for legally available narcotic medications,such as morphine and codeine?

Accepted Answer

A)  as antagonists 
B)  as antidotes 
C)  as antibiotics 
D)  as analgesics

Question 17

When Ed drinks alcohol,he initially experiences a feeling of well-being and more outgoing behaviour.Why is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol stimulates the autonomic nervous system. 
B)  Alcohol activates the inhibitory centres in the brain. 
C)  Alcohol depresses the inhibitory centres in the brain. 
D)  Alcohol depresses the autonomic nervous system.

Question 18

You are sitting on an airplane with 100 adult men and 100 adult women.About how many of the men are likely to be classified as heavy drinkers?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  12 
C)  16 
D)  20

Question 19

An alcoholic who is highly motivated to stop drinking and who understands the possible consequences of treatment may be prescribed the medication Antabuse.What is this medication an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  an abstinent 
B)  an antagonist 
C)  an agonist 
D)  an aversive

Question 20

What is the purpose of abstinence in a harm reduction approach to substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstinence is assumed to be the natural result of improved cognitive and behavioural coping skills after therapy. 
B)  Abstinence can be the final goal but it does not have to be. 
C)  Abstinence is an unrealistic goal for a person with a history of dependence problems. 
D)  Abstinence is a key requirement for the user.

Exam 11: Substance-Related,Addictive,and Impulse-Control Disorders