Question 1

Designer drugs are

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A)  chemically and psychoactively similar to controlled substances, but different enough to escape legal restrictions. 
B)  prescription drugs that are combined with other substances for unique psychoactive effects. 
C)  over-the-counter drugs that look like controlled substances. 
D)  legal, over-the-counter medications that are misused. 
A)  chemically and psychoactively similar to controlled substances, but different enough to escape legal restrictions. 
B)  prescription drugs that are combined with other substances for unique psychoactive effects. 
C)  over-the-counter drugs that look like controlled substances. 
D)  legal, over-the-counter medications that are misused.

Question 2

A secondary drug prevention program would be most appropriate for

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A)  a homeless heroin addict. 
B)  religious school students who have never tried drugs. 
C)  a junior high school student who uses crack. 
D)  a high school student who has begun experimenting with marijuana. 
A)  a homeless heroin addict. 
B)  religious school students who have never tried drugs. 
C)  a junior high school student who uses crack. 
D)  a high school student who has begun experimenting with marijuana.

Question 3

The strength of marijuana's hallucinogenic effects is determined by the amount of ___________ it contains.

Accepted Answer

A)  cannabis 
B)  hashish 
C)  opium 
D)  THC 
A)  cannabis 
B)  hashish 
C)  opium 
D)  THC

Question 4

All of the following are names for the "date rape" drug EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  GHB. 
B)  roofies 
C)  Liquid Ecstasy. 
D)  Sleepy R. 
A)  GHB. 
B)  roofies 
C)  Liquid Ecstasy. 
D)  Sleepy R.

Question 5

The medicinal use of marijuana is legal in some states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the impact of psychoactive drugs on nervous system function.

Accepted Answer

Environmental stimuli are collected by v

Question 7

Freebasing is

Accepted Answer

A)  another term for making crack cocaine. 
B)  dissolving cocaine in a liquid in order to inject it. 
C)  a method of using solvents to concentrate cocaine. 
D)  a term that describes smoking any type of cocaine. 
A)  another term for making crack cocaine. 
B)  dissolving cocaine in a liquid in order to inject it. 
C)  a method of using solvents to concentrate cocaine. 
D)  a term that describes smoking any type of cocaine.

Question 8

Drugs that induce sleep and are often used in anesthesia are called

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinogens. 
B)  barbiturates. 
C)  tranquilizers. 
D)  inhalants. 
A)  hallucinogens. 
B)  barbiturates. 
C)  tranquilizers. 
D)  inhalants.

Question 9

Programs that target people who have not yet tried drugs are called _____________ prevention programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  quarternary 
A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  tertiary 
D)  quarternary

Question 10

Cocaine, caffeine, and amphetamines are all

Accepted Answer

A)  narcotics. 
B)  stimulants. 
C)  hallucinogens. 
D)  physically addictive. 
A)  narcotics. 
B)  stimulants. 
C)  hallucinogens. 
D)  physically addictive.

Question 11

The main difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary drug abuse prevention programs is

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A)  their definition of drug abuse. 
B)  the types of drugs they address. 
C)  their attitude toward alcohol use. 
D)  their target audiences' experience with drugs. 
A)  their definition of drug abuse. 
B)  the types of drugs they address. 
C)  their attitude toward alcohol use. 
D)  their target audiences' experience with drugs.

Question 12

The hallucinogen LSD is a derivative of mescaline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cross-tolerance occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance to a drug crosses the line into addiction. 
B)  tolerance for one drug affects tolerance for another. 
C)  the combination of two drugs drastically reduces tolerance for both. 
D)  introduction of a new drug changes tolerance to a drug in current use. 
A)  tolerance to a drug crosses the line into addiction. 
B)  tolerance for one drug affects tolerance for another. 
C)  the combination of two drugs drastically reduces tolerance for both. 
D)  introduction of a new drug changes tolerance to a drug in current use.

Question 14

Brad is MOST vulnerable to abusing drugs if

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A)  his friends do it. 
B)  he watches movies featuring it. 
C)  his parents are strict religious fundamentalists. 
D)  his school has no effective drug prevention program. 
A)  his friends do it. 
B)  he watches movies featuring it. 
C)  his parents are strict religious fundamentalists. 
D)  his school has no effective drug prevention program.

Question 15

Which of the following is FALSE regarding caffeine?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is found in several over-the-counter drugs. 
B)  Chronic users show evidence of tolerance and withdrawal. 
C)  There is strong research linking consumption to coronary heart disease. 
D)  It is a tasteless drug that in moderate amounts is relatively harmless to the CNS. 
A)  It is found in several over-the-counter drugs. 
B)  Chronic users show evidence of tolerance and withdrawal. 
C)  There is strong research linking consumption to coronary heart disease. 
D)  It is a tasteless drug that in moderate amounts is relatively harmless to the CNS.

Question 16

Describe the levels of drug prevention and how they would be used.

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention is intended to preven

Question 17

Which of the following BEST illustrates a synergistic drug effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  taking several drinks after a dose of your antianxiety drug suddenly causes severe respiratory depression 
B)  taking benzodiazepines to make your alcohol withdrawal symptoms less severe 
C)  receiving a shot of naltrexone to stop the psychoactive effects of heroin 
D)  taking Antabuse to make you sick after you have had several alcoholic drinks 
A)  taking several drinks after a dose of your antianxiety drug suddenly causes severe respiratory depression 
B)  taking benzodiazepines to make your alcohol withdrawal symptoms less severe 
C)  receiving a shot of naltrexone to stop the psychoactive effects of heroin 
D)  taking Antabuse to make you sick after you have had several alcoholic drinks

Question 18

The effect of smoking crack is almost instantaneous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Another word that means psychological dependency is

Accepted Answer

A)  addiction. 
B)  tolerance 
C)  habituation. 
D)  cross-tolerance 
A)  addiction. 
B)  tolerance 
C)  habituation. 
D)  cross-tolerance

Designer drugs are

A secondary drug prevention program would be most appropriate for

The strength of marijuana's hallucinogenic effects is determined by the amount of ___________ it contains.

All of the following are names for the "date rape" drug EXCEPT

The medicinal use of marijuana is legal in some states.

Describe the impact of psychoactive drugs on nervous system function.

Freebasing is

Drugs that induce sleep and are often used in anesthesia are called

Programs that target people who have not yet tried drugs are called _____________ prevention programs.

Cocaine, caffeine, and amphetamines are all

The main difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary drug abuse prevention programs is

The hallucinogen LSD is a derivative of mescaline.

Cross-tolerance occurs when

Brad is MOST vulnerable to abusing drugs if

Which of the following is FALSE regarding caffeine?

Describe the levels of drug prevention and how they would be used.

Which of the following BEST illustrates a synergistic drug effect?

The effect of smoking crack is almost instantaneous.

Another word that means psychological dependency is

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Exam 7: Making Decisions About Drug Use

Designer drugs are

A secondary drug prevention program would be most appropriate for

The strength of marijuana's hallucinogenic effects is determined by the amount of ___________ it contains.

All of the following are names for the "date rape" drug EXCEPT

The medicinal use of marijuana is legal in some states.

Describe the impact of psychoactive drugs on nervous system function.

Freebasing is

Drugs that induce sleep and are often used in anesthesia are called

Programs that target people who have not yet tried drugs are called _____________ prevention programs.

Cocaine, caffeine, and amphetamines are all

The main difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary drug abuse prevention programs is

The hallucinogen LSD is a derivative of mescaline.

Cross-tolerance occurs when

Brad is MOST vulnerable to abusing drugs if

Which of the following is FALSE regarding caffeine?

Describe the levels of drug prevention and how they would be used.

Which of the following BEST illustrates a synergistic drug effect?

The effect of smoking crack is almost instantaneous.

Another word that means psychological dependency is

Shaping Your Health

Achieving Psychological Health

Managing Stress

Becoming Physically Fit

Understanding Nutrition and Your Diet

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Taking Control of Alcohol Use

Rejecting Tobacco Use

Enhancing Your Cardiovascular Health

Living With Cancer

Managing Chronic Conditions

Preventing Infectious Diseases

Exploring the Origins of Sexuality

Understanding Sexual Behavior and Relationships

Managing Your Fertility

Becoming a Parent

Becoming an Informed Health Care Consumer

Preventing Injuries

The Environment and Your Health

Accepting Dying and Death

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