Question 1

Antitussives are used to reduce nasal secretions and tears.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Wanda takes her medication by the most common route of drug administration.How does she take it?

Accepted Answer

A) orally 
B) injection 
C) inhalation 
D) suppository

Question 3

What do morphine,codeine,and heroin have in common?

Accepted Answer

A) They cost about the same on the streets. 
B) They are all opiates. 
C) They are all amphetamines. 
D) They are all available by prescription.

Question 4

Briefly explain and provide an example for "set" and "setting" in an individual response to psychoactive drugs.(Examples to this question may vary.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly explain and provide an example for...

Question 5

Drugs work because they physically resemble the chemicals produced naturally within the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Long-term use of antibiotics can cause secondary infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jordy has experienced elevated blood pressure and violent behaviours as a result of which of the following types of prescription drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) amphetamines 
B) barbiturates 
C) antibiotics 
D) sedatives

Question 8

Any herbal preparations,such as herbal teas,have medicinal properties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Julie is trying to convince her roommate to quit using laxatives as a weight loss tool.What point would strengthen Julie's persuasion?

Accepted Answer

A) Laxatives can cause long term heart damage. 
B) Laxatives can rob the body of needed fluids, salts, and minerals. 
C) Frequent use of laxatives can cause chronic diarrhea. 
D) Laxatives can reduce sexual drive.

Question 10

Drug receptor sites are located primarily in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Over-the-counter medication rarely causes synergism problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true about antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A) They can kill off "helpful" bacteria in the body. 
B) There is low potential for drug interaction. 
C) They are also called prostaglandin inhibitors. 
D) They are usually given through subcutaneous injection.

Question 13

Jonah has to cram for an exam so he takes a nonprescription stimulant.What is the main ingredient of his stimulant?

Accepted Answer

A) amphetamine 
B) methamphetamine 
C) caffeine 
D) nicotine

Question 14

The theory that a drug attaches itself to specialized cells in the body because of its size,shape,electrical charge,and chemical properties is called the _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) drug interaction theory 
B) receptor site theory 
C) drug physiology theory 
D) pharmacological attachment theory

Question 15

Suzanne uses antidepressants,because they ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) inhibit the release of neurotransmitters 
B) inhibit prostaglandins 
C) can sometimes enhance depression 
D) are used in treatment of hyperactivity

Exam 12: Recognizing Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Addiction to Drugs and

Antitussives are used to reduce nasal secretions and tears.

Wanda takes her medication by the most common route of drug administration.How does she take it?

What do morphine,codeine,and heroin have in common?

Briefly explain and provide an example for "set" and "setting" in an individual response to psychoactive drugs.(Examples to this question may vary.)

Drugs work because they physically resemble the chemicals produced naturally within the body.

Long-term use of antibiotics can cause secondary infections.

Jordy has experienced elevated blood pressure and violent behaviours as a result of which of the following types of prescription drugs?

Any herbal preparations,such as herbal teas,have medicinal properties.

Julie is trying to convince her roommate to quit using laxatives as a weight loss tool.What point would strengthen Julie's persuasion?

Drug receptor sites are located primarily in the brain.

Over-the-counter medication rarely causes synergism problems.

Which of the following is true about antibiotics?

Jonah has to cram for an exam so he takes a nonprescription stimulant.What is the main ingredient of his stimulant?

The theory that a drug attaches itself to specialized cells in the body because of its size,shape,electrical charge,and chemical properties is called the _______________.

Suzanne uses antidepressants,because they ______________.