Question 1

"Crack babies" are children born to mothers who abused ________ during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Nicotine use causes the rapid release of ________ from the adrenal cortex, which stimulates the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  estrogen 
D)  endorphins 
A)  testosterone 
B)  epinephrine 
C)  estrogen 
D)  endorphins B

Question 3

Caffeine has been shown to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase drowsiness. 
B)  increase fatigue. 
C)  decrease performance. 
D)  increase alertness. 
A)  increase drowsiness. 
B)  increase fatigue. 
C)  decrease performance. 
D)  increase alertness. D

Question 4

Addictive behaviors are associated with a loss of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Drugs that alter mood, behavior, or mental processes are known as psychoactive drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Drugs known to be highly addictive include cocaine, heroin, and

Accepted Answer

A)  steroids. 
B)  nicotine. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  LSD. 
A)  steroids. 
B)  nicotine. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  LSD.

Question 7

The most successful smoking cessation programs rely completely on pharmacological treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Long-term use of marijuana presents no risk of physical side effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Many children born to mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy exhibit a collection of physical and developmental disorders known as

Accepted Answer

A)  low-birth-weight syndrome. 
B)  autism. 
C)  failure to thrive. 
D)  fetal alcohol syndrome. 
A)  low-birth-weight syndrome. 
B)  autism. 
C)  failure to thrive. 
D)  fetal alcohol syndrome.

Question 10

An individual who consumes less than one drink per hour can maintain a relatively low blood alcohol concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active chemical in

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine. 
B)  anabolic steroids. 
C)  heroin. 
D)  marijuana. 
A)  cocaine. 
B)  anabolic steroids. 
C)  heroin. 
D)  marijuana.

Question 12

________ is the most widely used recreational drug in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Marijuana 
C)  Cocaine 
D)  Tobacco 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Marijuana 
C)  Cocaine 
D)  Tobacco

Question 13

Chronic abuse of alcohol can result in liver damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Cocaine is considered to be

Accepted Answer

A)  a relatively safe drug. 
B)  addictive. 
C)  nonaddictive. 
D)  a depressant. 
A)  a relatively safe drug. 
B)  addictive. 
C)  nonaddictive. 
D)  a depressant.

Question 15

A pattern of risk-seeking sexual behavior is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  work addiction. 
B)  sex addiction. 
C)  gambling. 
D)  alcoholism. 
A)  work addiction. 
B)  sex addiction. 
C)  gambling. 
D)  alcoholism.

Question 16

Describe the major problems associated with chronic alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol abuse increases the risk of acci

Question 17

Which of the following is an appropriate behavior for a person who has been depressed for a while and is tempted to use drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seek medical help or professional counseling. 
B)  Try a mild over-the-counter drug as a first step. 
C)  Use self-talk as a means to "buck up" and deal with challenges. 
D)  Spend a lot of time with friends as a distraction from problems. 
A)  Seek medical help or professional counseling. 
B)  Try a mild over-the-counter drug as a first step. 
C)  Use self-talk as a means to "buck up" and deal with challenges. 
D)  Spend a lot of time with friends as a distraction from problems.

Question 18

Caffeine has been shown to improve performance during prolonged endurance exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify at least two major risks associated with the use of cocaine.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is a highly addictive drug and,

Question 20

Which of the below is not a risk factor for drug dependence?

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity 
B)  high education level 
C)  poor coping skills 
D)  social environment 
A)  heredity 
B)  high education level 
C)  poor coping skills 
D)  social environment

"Crack babies" are children born to mothers who abused ________ during pregnancy.

Nicotine use causes the rapid release of ________ from the adrenal cortex, which stimulates the central nervous system.

Caffeine has been shown to

Addictive behaviors are associated with a loss of control.

Drugs that alter mood, behavior, or mental processes are known as psychoactive drugs.

Drugs known to be highly addictive include cocaine, heroin, and

The most successful smoking cessation programs rely completely on pharmacological treatment.

Long-term use of marijuana presents no risk of physical side effects.

Many children born to mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy exhibit a collection of physical and developmental disorders known as

An individual who consumes less than one drink per hour can maintain a relatively low blood alcohol concentration.

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active chemical in

________ is the most widely used recreational drug in the United States.

Chronic abuse of alcohol can result in liver damage.

Cocaine is considered to be

A pattern of risk-seeking sexual behavior is associated with

Describe the major problems associated with chronic alcohol abuse.

Which of the following is an appropriate behavior for a person who has been depressed for a while and is tempted to use drugs?

Caffeine has been shown to improve performance during prolonged endurance exercise.

Identify at least two major risks associated with the use of cocaine.

Which of the below is not a risk factor for drug dependence?

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Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

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Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Achieving Optimal Body Weight

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

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Exam 15: Addiction and Substance Abuse

"Crack babies" are children born to mothers who abused ________ during pregnancy.

Nicotine use causes the rapid release of ________ from the adrenal cortex, which stimulates the central nervous system.

Caffeine has been shown to

Addictive behaviors are associated with a loss of control.

Drugs that alter mood, behavior, or mental processes are known as psychoactive drugs.

Drugs known to be highly addictive include cocaine, heroin, and

The most successful smoking cessation programs rely completely on pharmacological treatment.

Long-term use of marijuana presents no risk of physical side effects.

Many children born to mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy exhibit a collection of physical and developmental disorders known as

An individual who consumes less than one drink per hour can maintain a relatively low blood alcohol concentration.

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active chemical in

________ is the most widely used recreational drug in the United States.

Chronic abuse of alcohol can result in liver damage.

Cocaine is considered to be

A pattern of risk-seeking sexual behavior is associated with

Describe the major problems associated with chronic alcohol abuse.

Which of the following is an appropriate behavior for a person who has been depressed for a while and is tempted to use drugs?

Caffeine has been shown to improve performance during prolonged endurance exercise.

Identify at least two major risks associated with the use of cocaine.

Which of the below is not a risk factor for drug dependence?

Understanding Fitness and Wellness

General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription

Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance

Improving Flexibility

Body Composition

Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan

Nutrition, Health, and Fitness

Achieving Optimal Body Weight

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Stress Management

Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention

Cancer

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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