Question 1

Light-to-moderate alcohol use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease during aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Less than 5 percent of the adult population in the United States admits to binge drinking over the course of a year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Marijuana is on the WADA Prohibited List because it has potent ergogenic activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Besides all the cancer-causing chemicals, one of the most dominant negative effects of cigarette smoke, especially for competitors, is due to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon dioxide 
B)  Nitric oxide 
C)  Carbon monoxide 
D)  Menthol 
E)  Oxygen free radicals 
A)  Carbon dioxide 
B)  Nitric oxide 
C)  Carbon monoxide 
D)  Menthol 
E)  Oxygen free radicals

Question 5

The only medical use for marijuana is as an appetite enhancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Alcoholics often suffer from a "fatty liver" and can die from the resulting liver disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The receptor that responds to high temperatures also responds to capsaicin, the spice that makes peppers "hot."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Laws limiting smoking in public places have had no effect on levels of nicotine detected in nonsmokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Marijuana use for medicinal purposes is a recent development because marijuana only became popular during the 1960s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work have increased risk of disease, including cancer and heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Pilots, after having a blood alcohol level of 0.1%, showed significantly poorer performance on flight simulators many hours later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In some years, alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities have accounted for almost one-third of all driving fatalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Nicotine, when administered as a patch or in gum, significantly impairs exercise performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Levels of endogenous cannabinoids increase during exercise and may contribute to a "runners high."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following are NOT a common withdrawal symptom associated with quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety 
B)  Irritability and anger issues 
C)  Insomnia 
D)  Difficulty concentrating 
E)  Rapid weight loss 
A)  Anxiety 
B)  Irritability and anger issues 
C)  Insomnia 
D)  Difficulty concentrating 
E)  Rapid weight loss

Question 16

Marijuana has been effective in patients with AIDS and multiple sclerosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Nicotine in the pure form is quite toxic, acting as a _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetylcholine receptor agonist 
B)  Beta-receptor agonist 
C)  Dopamine antagonist 
D)  Adenosine antagonist 
E)  Muscarinic agonist 
A)  Acetylcholine receptor agonist 
B)  Beta-receptor agonist 
C)  Dopamine antagonist 
D)  Adenosine antagonist 
E)  Muscarinic agonist

Question 18

Excessive or maladaptive alcohol use is a form of alcohol dependence and is called__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Excessive or maladaptive alcohol use is a...

Question 19

To drive legally in most states, BAC should not exceed 0.08. BAC stands for ______________.

Accepted Answer

Blood Alco

Question 20

Acute alcohol intake results in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  It causes cutaneous vessels to dilate and increases heat radiation 
B)  It increases resting heart rate and blood pressure 
C)  It causes ergolytic effects on the CNS and peripheral nervous system 
D)  It suppresses ventilatory adaptation 
E)  All the above 
A)  It causes cutaneous vessels to dilate and increases heat radiation 
B)  It increases resting heart rate and blood pressure 
C)  It causes ergolytic effects on the CNS and peripheral nervous system 
D)  It suppresses ventilatory adaptation 
E)  All the above

Light-to-moderate alcohol use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease during aging.

Less than 5 percent of the adult population in the United States admits to binge drinking over the course of a year.

Marijuana is on the WADA Prohibited List because it has potent ergogenic activity.

Besides all the cancer-causing chemicals, one of the most dominant negative effects of cigarette smoke, especially for competitors, is due to which of the following?

The only medical use for marijuana is as an appetite enhancer.

Alcoholics often suffer from a "fatty liver" and can die from the resulting liver disease.

The receptor that responds to high temperatures also responds to capsaicin, the spice that makes peppers "hot."

Laws limiting smoking in public places have had no effect on levels of nicotine detected in nonsmokers.

Marijuana use for medicinal purposes is a recent development because marijuana only became popular during the 1960s.

Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work have increased risk of disease, including cancer and heart disease.

Pilots, after having a blood alcohol level of 0.1%, showed significantly poorer performance on flight simulators many hours later.

In some years, alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities have accounted for almost one-third of all driving fatalities.

Nicotine, when administered as a patch or in gum, significantly impairs exercise performance.

Levels of endogenous cannabinoids increase during exercise and may contribute to a "runners high."

Which of the following are NOT a common withdrawal symptom associated with quitting smoking?

Marijuana has been effective in patients with AIDS and multiple sclerosis.

Nicotine in the pure form is quite toxic, acting as a _______.

Excessive or maladaptive alcohol use is a form of alcohol dependence and is called__________.

To drive legally in most states, BAC should not exceed 0.08. BAC stands for ______________.

Acute alcohol intake results in which of the following?

Basic Pharmacology

Basics of Exercise Performance

Autonomic Pharmacology and Stress

Beta-Blockers and Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Drugs and Hypertension

Diuretics

Respiratory Agents

Sympathomimetics

Psychotherapeutic Agents

Lipid-Modifying Agents

Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Antidiabetic and Antiobesity Drugs

Dietary Supplements

Caffeine

Performance Enhancing Substances

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Exam 15: Ethanol, Nicotine, and Cannabis

Light-to-moderate alcohol use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease during aging.

Less than 5 percent of the adult population in the United States admits to binge drinking over the course of a year.

Marijuana is on the WADA Prohibited List because it has potent ergogenic activity.

Besides all the cancer-causing chemicals, one of the most dominant negative effects of cigarette smoke, especially for competitors, is due to which of the following?

The only medical use for marijuana is as an appetite enhancer.

Alcoholics often suffer from a "fatty liver" and can die from the resulting liver disease.

The receptor that responds to high temperatures also responds to capsaicin, the spice that makes peppers "hot."

Laws limiting smoking in public places have had no effect on levels of nicotine detected in nonsmokers.

Marijuana use for medicinal purposes is a recent development because marijuana only became popular during the 1960s.

Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work have increased risk of disease, including cancer and heart disease.

Pilots, after having a blood alcohol level of 0.1%, showed significantly poorer performance on flight simulators many hours later.

In some years, alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities have accounted for almost one-third of all driving fatalities.

Nicotine, when administered as a patch or in gum, significantly impairs exercise performance.

Levels of endogenous cannabinoids increase during exercise and may contribute to a "runners high."

Which of the following are NOT a common withdrawal symptom associated with quitting smoking?

Marijuana has been effective in patients with AIDS and multiple sclerosis.

Nicotine in the pure form is quite toxic, acting as a _______.

Excessive or maladaptive alcohol use is a form of alcohol dependence and is called__________.

To drive legally in most states, BAC should not exceed 0.08. BAC stands for ______________.

Acute alcohol intake results in which of the following?

Basic Pharmacology

Basics of Exercise Performance

Autonomic Pharmacology and Stress

Beta-Blockers and Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Drugs and Hypertension

Diuretics

Respiratory Agents

Sympathomimetics

Psychotherapeutic Agents

Lipid-Modifying Agents

Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Antidiabetic and Antiobesity Drugs

Dietary Supplements

Caffeine

Performance Enhancing Substances

Filters