Question 1

The most dangerous route of administration for drug users is

Accepted Answer

A)  intradermal injection. 
B)  intramuscular injection. 
C)  intravenous injection. 
D)  subcutaneous injection. 
A)  intradermal injection. 
B)  intramuscular injection. 
C)  intravenous injection. 
D)  subcutaneous injection.

Question 2

Why does marijuana present clear dangers in regard to driving while under the influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  It negatively affects night vision. 
B)  It slows reaction time and decision-making. 
C)  It alters color recognition. 
D)  It may cause seizures or blackouts. 
A)  It negatively affects night vision. 
B)  It slows reaction time and decision-making. 
C)  It alters color recognition. 
D)  It may cause seizures or blackouts.

Question 3

Which category of drugs includes common household or commercial products that are often used by young people who can't afford illicit drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depressants 
B)  Stimulants 
C)  Inhalants 
D)  Recreational drugs 
A)  Depressants 
B)  Stimulants 
C)  Inhalants 
D)  Recreational drugs

Question 4

The category of recreational drugs is broadly defined and includes alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea, and other products containing caffeine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An adverse effect related to steroid use is "roid rage," which involves acting out in aggressive or violent ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Drugs embedded in a waxy medium that are inserted into the anus or vagina are in suppository form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Mescaline is derived from a specific group of mushrooms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The prescription drugs Vicodin, Percodan, Demerol, and OxyContin contain synthetic versions of

Accepted Answer

A)  barbiturates. 
B)  opioids. 
C)  steroids. 
D)  cannabinoids. 
A)  barbiturates. 
B)  opioids. 
C)  steroids. 
D)  cannabinoids.

Question 9

Describe four strategies that universities could use to reduce the number of students who use drugs.

Accepted Answer

1. Working to change student expectation

Question 10

Improved mood, increased energy and enhanced alertness are associated with small doses of which type of drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Narcotics 
B)  Cannabinoids 
C)  Tranquilizers 
D)  Amphetamines 
A)  Narcotics 
B)  Cannabinoids 
C)  Tranquilizers 
D)  Amphetamines

Question 11

Which of the following is True about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are safer than prescription drugs. 
B)  They can be obtained without a prescription. 
C)  They have no side effects. 
D)  It is not possible to overdose on them. 
A)  They are safer than prescription drugs. 
B)  They can be obtained without a prescription. 
C)  They have no side effects. 
D)  It is not possible to overdose on them.

Question 12

Keith swallows mescaline for the first time. What will most likely be his immediate reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Involuntary muscle contractions 
B)  Nausea and vomiting 
C)  Coma-like sleep 
D)  Hyperactivity 
A)  Involuntary muscle contractions 
B)  Nausea and vomiting 
C)  Coma-like sleep 
D)  Hyperactivity

Question 13

The use of marijuana by college students has increased, while the use of cocaine has decreased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Drugs obtained through a written order from a licensed physician are over-the-counter drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Methamphetamine's effects last longer than the effects of cocaine. A meth high can last more than

Accepted Answer

A)  6 hours. 
B)  8 hours. 
C)  10 hours. 
D)  12 hours. 
A)  6 hours. 
B)  8 hours. 
C)  10 hours. 
D)  12 hours.

Question 16

The interaction of two or more drugs that produces more profound effects than if the drugs were taken separately is

Accepted Answer

A)  intolerance. 
B)  synergism. 
C)  antagonism. 
D)  inhibition. 
A)  intolerance. 
B)  synergism. 
C)  antagonism. 
D)  inhibition.

Question 17

A physiological tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another drug is

Accepted Answer

A)  intolerance. 
B)  cross-tolerance. 
C)  synergism. 
D)  antagonism. 
A)  intolerance. 
B)  cross-tolerance. 
C)  synergism. 
D)  antagonism.

Question 18

Drugs delivered via which route of administration have the most rapid effect on the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inhalation 
B)  Ingestion 
C)  Transdermal 
D)  Suppository 
A)  Inhalation 
B)  Ingestion 
C)  Transdermal 
D)  Suppository

Question 19

Another name for opioids is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Mack suspects that his girlfriend is smoking marijuana. What is the most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bloodshot eyes 
B)  Pale skin color 
C)  Lack of appetite 
D)  Manic behavior 
A)  Bloodshot eyes 
B)  Pale skin color 
C)  Lack of appetite 
D)  Manic behavior

Exam 16: Avoiding Drug Misuse and Abuse

The most dangerous route of administration for drug users is

Why does marijuana present clear dangers in regard to driving while under the influence?

Which category of drugs includes common household or commercial products that are often used by young people who can't afford illicit drugs?

The category of recreational drugs is broadly defined and includes alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea, and other products containing caffeine.

An adverse effect related to steroid use is "roid rage," which involves acting out in aggressive or violent ways.

Drugs embedded in a waxy medium that are inserted into the anus or vagina are in suppository form.

Mescaline is derived from a specific group of mushrooms.

The prescription drugs Vicodin, Percodan, Demerol, and OxyContin contain synthetic versions of

Describe four strategies that universities could use to reduce the number of students who use drugs.

Improved mood, increased energy and enhanced alertness are associated with small doses of which type of drugs?

Which of the following is True about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?

Keith swallows mescaline for the first time. What will most likely be his immediate reaction?

The use of marijuana by college students has increased, while the use of cocaine has decreased.

Drugs obtained through a written order from a licensed physician are over-the-counter drugs.

Methamphetamine's effects last longer than the effects of cocaine. A meth high can last more than

The interaction of two or more drugs that produces more profound effects than if the drugs were taken separately is

A physiological tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another drug is

Drugs delivered via which route of administration have the most rapid effect on the body?

Another name for opioids is

Mack suspects that his girlfriend is smoking marijuana. What is the most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana?

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