Question 1

Under the influence of CNS stimulants,heart rate and blood pressure are decreased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Heroin and morphine are examples of hallucinogenic drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for drug use?

Accepted Answer

A) being male 
B) being from a dysfunctional family 
C) being a thrill-seeker 
D) being an independent thinker 
A) being male 
B) being from a dysfunctional family 
C) being a thrill-seeker 
D) being an independent thinker D

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of codependent behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Jaime confronted Frank,who was obviously intoxicated before dinner,about his drinking. 
B) Marie refused to loan money to Sally,whom she suspected would spend it on drugs. 
C) Susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come into work;in truth,he was hung over. 
D) Raul wants to help Lupe work out a way to kick her habit,but he refuses to join her in drug use. 
A) Jaime confronted Frank,who was obviously intoxicated before dinner,about his drinking. 
B) Marie refused to loan money to Sally,whom she suspected would spend it on drugs. 
C) Susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come into work;in truth,he was hung over. 
D) Raul wants to help Lupe work out a way to kick her habit,but he refuses to join her in drug use.

Question 5

Choose a behavior-such as Internet use,exercise,work,or shopping-that can become addictive if taken to the extreme.Explain why that behavior might become addicting,evaluate your potential risk for becoming addicted to it,and explain what you can do to lower your risk.

Accepted Answer

One behavior that can become addictive i

Question 6

According to the American Psychiatric Association,which of the following is NOT a characteristic behavior of compulsive gambling?

Accepted Answer

A) unsuccessful efforts to cut back or quit gambling 
B) using gambling to escape problems 
C) quitting once the gambler wins their money back 
D) a preoccupation with gambling 
A) unsuccessful efforts to cut back or quit gambling 
B) using gambling to escape problems 
C) quitting once the gambler wins their money back 
D) a preoccupation with gambling

Question 7

The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A) heroin. 
B) cocaine. 
C) marijuana. 
D) crack. 
A) heroin. 
B) cocaine. 
C) marijuana. 
D) crack.

Question 8

Which statement about PCP is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It creates a state of sensory overload. 
B) It is easy to make and therefore inexpensive. 
C) It was originally developed as a psychiatric drug. 
D) It produces a sense of calm tranquility. 
A) It creates a state of sensory overload. 
B) It is easy to make and therefore inexpensive. 
C) It was originally developed as a psychiatric drug. 
D) It produces a sense of calm tranquility.

Question 9

Developing strategies for resisting peer pressure is an effective technique in preventing drug abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Psychoactive drugs change mood or behavior by acting on

Accepted Answer

A) the heart. 
B) the liver. 
C) blood production. 
D) brain chemistry. 
A) the heart. 
B) the liver. 
C) blood production. 
D) brain chemistry.

Question 11

When a person develops a tolerance to a substance,he or she no longer needs an increasing amount of the substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The physical and social environment surrounding an individual's drug use is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A) mode. 
B) setting. 
C) situation. 
D) location. 
A) mode. 
B) setting. 
C) situation. 
D) location.

Question 13

Possible effects of excessive or long-term use of inhalants include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) increased risk of cancer. 
B) damage to the liver. 
C) impaired bone marrow function. 
D) damage to the reproductive system. 
A) increased risk of cancer. 
B) damage to the liver. 
C) impaired bone marrow function. 
D) damage to the reproductive system.

Question 14

John,who is 14 years old,is somewhat small for his age and is often teased by his classmates.He has recently become involved with a new group that is known to use alcohol and marijuana.What factor has probably had the most influence on John's decision to become involved with drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) rebellious attitude 
B) desire for peer acceptance 
C) interest in experimentation 
D) allure of excitement 
A) rebellious attitude 
B) desire for peer acceptance 
C) interest in experimentation 
D) allure of excitement

Question 15

Choose a perspective on the question of drug legalization OR on the issue of drug testing in the workplace.Present at least three points or arguments in support of your position.

Accepted Answer

I choose to take a perspective on the qu

Question 16

The effects of cocaine are felt in about

Accepted Answer

A) 10 seconds if inhaled. 
B) 10 seconds if injected. 
C) 10 minutes if snorted. 
D) 10 minutes if injecteD. 
A) 10 seconds if inhaled. 
B) 10 seconds if injected. 
C) 10 minutes if snorted. 
D) 10 minutes if injecteD.

Question 17

Which of the following drug factors is the relationship between when a drug was taken and the intensity of its effect?

Accepted Answer

A) pharmacological properties 
B) dose-response function 
C) method of use 
D) time-action function 
A) pharmacological properties 
B) dose-response function 
C) method of use 
D) time-action function

Question 18

Which of the following statements is NOT a criteria for substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) developing tolerance to the substance 
B) taking the same amount of the substance for a long period of time 
C) spending a great deal of time to get the substance 
D) giving up important activities because of the substance use 
A) developing tolerance to the substance 
B) taking the same amount of the substance for a long period of time 
C) spending a great deal of time to get the substance 
D) giving up important activities because of the substance use

Question 19

Opioids tend to induce euphoria and stimulate activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which drug is most closely associated with flashbacks?

Accepted Answer

A) LSD 
B) cocaine 
C) marijuana 
D) amyl nitrite 
A) LSD 
B) cocaine 
C) marijuana 
D) amyl nitrite

Under the influence of CNS stimulants,heart rate and blood pressure are decreased.

Heroin and morphine are examples of hallucinogenic drugs.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for drug use?

Which of the following is an example of codependent behavior?

Choose a behavior-such as Internet use,exercise,work,or shopping-that can become addictive if taken to the extreme.Explain why that behavior might become addicting,evaluate your potential risk for becoming addicted to it,and explain what you can do to lower your risk.

According to the American Psychiatric Association,which of the following is NOT a characteristic behavior of compulsive gambling?

The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is

Which statement about PCP is TRUE?

Developing strategies for resisting peer pressure is an effective technique in preventing drug abuse.

Psychoactive drugs change mood or behavior by acting on

When a person develops a tolerance to a substance,he or she no longer needs an increasing amount of the substance.

The physical and social environment surrounding an individual's drug use is referred to as the

Possible effects of excessive or long-term use of inhalants include all of the following,EXCEPT

John,who is 14 years old,is somewhat small for his age and is often teased by his classmates.He has recently become involved with a new group that is known to use alcohol and marijuana.What factor has probably had the most influence on John's decision to become involved with drugs?

Choose a perspective on the question of drug legalization OR on the issue of drug testing in the workplace.Present at least three points or arguments in support of your position.

The effects of cocaine are felt in about

Which of the following drug factors is the relationship between when a drug was taken and the intensity of its effect?

Which of the following statements is NOT a criteria for substance use disorder?

Opioids tend to induce euphoria and stimulate activity.

Which drug is most closely associated with flashbacks?

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Exam 7: Drug Misuse and Addiction

Under the influence of CNS stimulants,heart rate and blood pressure are decreased.

Heroin and morphine are examples of hallucinogenic drugs.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for drug use?

Which of the following is an example of codependent behavior?

Choose a behavior-such as Internet use,exercise,work,or shopping-that can become addictive if taken to the extreme.Explain why that behavior might become addicting,evaluate your potential risk for becoming addicted to it,and explain what you can do to lower your risk.

According to the American Psychiatric Association,which of the following is NOT a characteristic behavior of compulsive gambling?

The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is

Which statement about PCP is TRUE?

Developing strategies for resisting peer pressure is an effective technique in preventing drug abuse.

Psychoactive drugs change mood or behavior by acting on

When a person develops a tolerance to a substance,he or she no longer needs an increasing amount of the substance.

The physical and social environment surrounding an individual's drug use is referred to as the

Possible effects of excessive or long-term use of inhalants include all of the following,EXCEPT

John,who is 14 years old,is somewhat small for his age and is often teased by his classmates.He has recently become involved with a new group that is known to use alcohol and marijuana.What factor has probably had the most influence on John's decision to become involved with drugs?

Choose a perspective on the question of drug legalization OR on the issue of drug testing in the workplace.Present at least three points or arguments in support of your position.

The effects of cocaine are felt in about

Which of the following drug factors is the relationship between when a drug was taken and the intensity of its effect?

Which of the following statements is NOT a criteria for substance use disorder?

Opioids tend to induce euphoria and stimulate activity.

Which drug is most closely associated with flashbacks?

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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