Question 1

Substance abuse can involve all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  recurrent drug use resulting in failure to perform work responsibilities. 
B)  recurrent legal problems associated with drug use. 
C)  intermittent drug use at social events when a friend provides the drug. 
D)  continued drug abuse despite relationship and financial problems. 
A)  recurrent drug use resulting in failure to perform work responsibilities. 
B)  recurrent legal problems associated with drug use. 
C)  intermittent drug use at social events when a friend provides the drug. 
D)  continued drug abuse despite relationship and financial problems.

Question 2

Tar is the substance in tobacco that causes the addiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

High-achieving students are more likely to try illegal drugs than those who have a casual attitude toward school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Improving your ability to manage stress is one means of avoiding drug use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The addictive chemical in cigarettes is

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon monoxide. 
B)  tar. 
C)  nicotine. 
D)  menthol. 
A)  carbon monoxide. 
B)  tar. 
C)  nicotine. 
D)  menthol.

Question 6

MDMA is the abbreviation for the chemical name of which drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine 
B)  Ecstasy 
C)  heroin 
D)  marijuana 
A)  cocaine 
B)  Ecstasy 
C)  heroin 
D)  marijuana

Question 7

Treating an addictive behavior is easier than preventing one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Physical and mental effects that occur after the cessation of or reduction in intake of a substance (alcohol or drugs) are called

Accepted Answer

A)  denial responses. 
B)  withdrawal symptoms. 
C)  contraindications. 
D)  hallucinations. 
A)  denial responses. 
B)  withdrawal symptoms. 
C)  contraindications. 
D)  hallucinations.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a key factor in determining your risk for drug addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  type of drug used 
B)  gender 
C)  genetics 
D)  social factors 
A)  type of drug used 
B)  gender 
C)  genetics 
D)  social factors

Question 10

The most common recreational drug used by American college students is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Chronic abuse of alcohol can result in ________ disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney 
B)  heart 
C)  lung 
D)  liver 
A)  kidney 
B)  heart 
C)  lung 
D)  liver

Question 12

Caffeine is a depressant found in coffee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not a factor in the extent of alcohol intoxication?

Accepted Answer

A)  height 
B)  body weight 
C)  amount of alcohol consumed 
D)  alcohol metabolism rate 
A)  height 
B)  body weight 
C)  amount of alcohol consumed 
D)  alcohol metabolism rate

Question 14

Chemical dependence is the term used to describe physical and psychological habituation to a substance such as alcohol or drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Provide examples of some of the "club drugs"
and over-the-counter medications that are commonly abused in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The club drugs include Ecstasy, GHB, ket

Question 16

________ is the need for increasingly larger amounts of a substance to experience its effects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Denial 
B)  Dependence 
C)  Tolerance 
D)  Addiction 
A)  Denial 
B)  Dependence 
C)  Tolerance 
D)  Addiction

Question 17

Psychoactive drugs cross the ________ and give the user a rush of pleasure feelings.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuronal synapse 
B)  blood-brain barrier 
C)  cerebral cortex 
D)  gastrointestinal tract 
A)  neuronal synapse 
B)  blood-brain barrier 
C)  cerebral cortex 
D)  gastrointestinal tract

Question 18

All psychoactive drugs are illicit drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not an immediate effect of marijuana use?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased heart rate 
B)  bloodshot eyes 
C)  dry mouth 
D)  increased blood pressure 
A)  decreased heart rate 
B)  bloodshot eyes 
C)  dry mouth 
D)  increased blood pressure

Question 20

Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones related to testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Substance abuse can involve all of the following except

Tar is the substance in tobacco that causes the addiction.

High-achieving students are more likely to try illegal drugs than those who have a casual attitude toward school.

Improving your ability to manage stress is one means of avoiding drug use.

The addictive chemical in cigarettes is

MDMA is the abbreviation for the chemical name of which drug?

Treating an addictive behavior is easier than preventing one.

Physical and mental effects that occur after the cessation of or reduction in intake of a substance (alcohol or drugs) are called

Which of the following is not a key factor in determining your risk for drug addiction?

The most common recreational drug used by American college students is

Chronic abuse of alcohol can result in ________ disease.

Caffeine is a depressant found in coffee.

Which of the following is not a factor in the extent of alcohol intoxication?

Chemical dependence is the term used to describe physical and psychological habituation to a substance such as alcohol or drugs.

Provide examples of some of the "club drugs" and over-the-counter medications that are commonly abused in the United States.

________ is the need for increasingly larger amounts of a substance to experience its effects.

Psychoactive drugs cross the ________ and give the user a rush of pleasure feelings.

All psychoactive drugs are illicit drugs.

Which of the following is not an immediate effect of marijuana use?

Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones related to testosterone.

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Exam 15: Addiction and Substance Abuse

Substance abuse can involve all of the following except

Tar is the substance in tobacco that causes the addiction.

High-achieving students are more likely to try illegal drugs than those who have a casual attitude toward school.

Improving your ability to manage stress is one means of avoiding drug use.

The addictive chemical in cigarettes is

MDMA is the abbreviation for the chemical name of which drug?

Treating an addictive behavior is easier than preventing one.

Physical and mental effects that occur after the cessation of or reduction in intake of a substance (alcohol or drugs) are called

Which of the following is not a key factor in determining your risk for drug addiction?

The most common recreational drug used by American college students is

Chronic abuse of alcohol can result in ________ disease.

Caffeine is a depressant found in coffee.

Which of the following is not a factor in the extent of alcohol intoxication?

Chemical dependence is the term used to describe physical and psychological habituation to a substance such as alcohol or drugs.

Provide examples of some of the "club drugs" and over-the-counter medications that are commonly abused in the United States.

________ is the need for increasingly larger amounts of a substance to experience its effects.

Psychoactive drugs cross the ________ and give the user a rush of pleasure feelings.

All psychoactive drugs are illicit drugs.

Which of the following is not an immediate effect of marijuana use?

Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones related to testosterone.

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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