Question 1

The risks associated with drug use and pregnancy are greatest for women

Accepted Answer

A) prior to conception. 
B) during the first trimester. 
C) during the second trimester. 
D) during the third trimester. 
A) prior to conception. 
B) during the first trimester. 
C) during the second trimester. 
D) during the third trimester.

Question 2

Having a response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug is called

Accepted Answer

A) self-hypnosis. 
B) the placebo effect. 
C) the set effect. 
D) delusion. 
A) self-hypnosis. 
B) the placebo effect. 
C) the set effect. 
D) delusion.

Question 3

When Kristen began to smoke,she used only 3-5 cigarettes a day.Now,for her to feel in control during the day,she has to smoke 18 cigarettes.What is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A) substance abuse 
B) substance dependence 
C) tolerance 
D) withdrawal 
A) substance abuse 
B) substance dependence 
C) tolerance 
D) withdrawal

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a work-addicted individual?

Accepted Answer

A) an individual who works 7 days a week 
B) an individual who will work 16+ hours a day 
C) an individual who will work even on vacation 
D) an individual who does not work during family time 
A) an individual who works 7 days a week 
B) an individual who will work 16+ hours a day 
C) an individual who will work even on vacation 
D) an individual who does not work during family time

Question 5

A stimulant

Accepted Answer

A) increases blood pressure. 
B) dilates blood vessels. 
C) decreases gastric secretions. 
D) constricts the bronchial tubes. 
A) increases blood pressure. 
B) dilates blood vessels. 
C) decreases gastric secretions. 
D) constricts the bronchial tubes.

Question 6

Which of the following parts of the brain does THC affect?

Accepted Answer

A) the part controlling balance 
B) the part controlling reaction time 
C) the part controlling coordination 
D) all of these 
A) the part controlling balance 
B) the part controlling reaction time 
C) the part controlling coordination 
D) all of these

Question 7

A person who has a long history of abusing depressants is at a higher risk of brain damage,with impaired ability to reason and make judgments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Huffing is the term used for placing an inhalant-soaked rag into one's mouth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Addictive behaviors are habits that have grown strong but can still be controlled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jose is a chronic user of cocaine.Which of the following negative consequences might he experience?

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation of the lining of the nose 
B) irregular heartbeat 
C) extremely high blood pressure 
D) all of these 
A) inflammation of the lining of the nose 
B) irregular heartbeat 
C) extremely high blood pressure 
D) all of these

Question 11

"Ice" is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) opioid. 
B) depressant. 
C) hallucinogen. 
D) methamphetamine. 
A) opioid. 
B) depressant. 
C) hallucinogen. 
D) methamphetamine.

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding drugs and crime is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Addicts commit more robberies and burglaries than do criminals who do not use drugs. 
B) People under the influence of drugs are less likely to commit violent crimes than people who do not use drugs. 
C) Many assaults and murders are committed when people try to buy and sell drug territories or settle disputes about drugs. 
D) The criminal justice system is flooded with drug-related cases. 
A) Addicts commit more robberies and burglaries than do criminals who do not use drugs. 
B) People under the influence of drugs are less likely to commit violent crimes than people who do not use drugs. 
C) Many assaults and murders are committed when people try to buy and sell drug territories or settle disputes about drugs. 
D) The criminal justice system is flooded with drug-related cases.

Question 13

Injecting drugs increases the user's risk of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) gangrene. 
B) herpes. 
C) HIV infection. 
D) hepatitis C. 
A) gangrene. 
B) herpes. 
C) HIV infection. 
D) hepatitis C.

Question 14

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that

Accepted Answer

A) increases the rate of physiological functions. 
B) alters a person's experiences or consciousness. 
C) is available only with a prescription. 
D) relieves pain and causes relaxation. 
A) increases the rate of physiological functions. 
B) alters a person's experiences or consciousness. 
C) is available only with a prescription. 
D) relieves pain and causes relaxation.

Question 15

The main active ingredient in marijuana is PCP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause

Accepted Answer

A) impaired fetal growth and development. 
B) increased risk of leukemia in the infant. 
C) cleft palate. 
D) congenital defects of the genitourinary tract. 
A) impaired fetal growth and development. 
B) increased risk of leukemia in the infant. 
C) cleft palate. 
D) congenital defects of the genitourinary tract.

Question 17

The American Psychiatric Association classifies the severity of substance use disorder by the number of criteria a person meets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the phenomenon known as state dependence?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a situation where an individual using a psychoactive drug is in a state of drug-induced psychosis. 
B) It is a situation whereby information learned in a drug-induced state is difficult to recall when the drug wears off. 
C) It is a situation where an individual who is abusing drugs is in a state of severe withdrawal. 
D) It is a situation whereby a student is dependent on a drug to become calm before taking exams. 
A) It is a situation where an individual using a psychoactive drug is in a state of drug-induced psychosis. 
B) It is a situation whereby information learned in a drug-induced state is difficult to recall when the drug wears off. 
C) It is a situation where an individual who is abusing drugs is in a state of severe withdrawal. 
D) It is a situation whereby a student is dependent on a drug to become calm before taking exams.

Question 19

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends.Which CNS depressant is often used as a "date rape drug" in these environments?

Accepted Answer

A) Valium 
B) Rohypnol 
C) Xanax 
D) Librium 
A) Valium 
B) Rohypnol 
C) Xanax 
D) Librium

Question 20

Bill has just taken ephedrine.He can expect

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in heart rate. 
B) a decrease in blood pressure. 
C) a constriction of the bronchial tubes. 
D) all of these. 
A) an increase in heart rate. 
B) a decrease in blood pressure. 
C) a constriction of the bronchial tubes. 
D) all of these.

The risks associated with drug use and pregnancy are greatest for women

Having a response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug is called

When Kristen began to smoke,she used only 3-5 cigarettes a day.Now,for her to feel in control during the day,she has to smoke 18 cigarettes.What is she experiencing?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a work-addicted individual?

A stimulant

Which of the following parts of the brain does THC affect?

A person who has a long history of abusing depressants is at a higher risk of brain damage,with impaired ability to reason and make judgments.

Huffing is the term used for placing an inhalant-soaked rag into one's mouth.

Addictive behaviors are habits that have grown strong but can still be controlled.

Jose is a chronic user of cocaine.Which of the following negative consequences might he experience?

"Ice" is a(n)

Which of the following statements regarding drugs and crime is FALSE?

Injecting drugs increases the user's risk of all of the following EXCEPT

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that

The main active ingredient in marijuana is PCP.

Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause

The American Psychiatric Association classifies the severity of substance use disorder by the number of criteria a person meets.

Which of the following best describes the phenomenon known as state dependence?

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends.Which CNS depressant is often used as a "date rape drug" in these environments?

Bill has just taken ephedrine.He can expect

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The risks associated with drug use and pregnancy are greatest for women

Having a response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug is called

When Kristen began to smoke,she used only 3-5 cigarettes a day.Now,for her to feel in control during the day,she has to smoke 18 cigarettes.What is she experiencing?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a work-addicted individual?

A stimulant

Which of the following parts of the brain does THC affect?

A person who has a long history of abusing depressants is at a higher risk of brain damage,with impaired ability to reason and make judgments.

Huffing is the term used for placing an inhalant-soaked rag into one's mouth.

Addictive behaviors are habits that have grown strong but can still be controlled.

Jose is a chronic user of cocaine.Which of the following negative consequences might he experience?

"Ice" is a(n)

Which of the following statements regarding drugs and crime is FALSE?

Injecting drugs increases the user's risk of all of the following EXCEPT

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that

The main active ingredient in marijuana is PCP.

Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause

The American Psychiatric Association classifies the severity of substance use disorder by the number of criteria a person meets.

Which of the following best describes the phenomenon known as state dependence?

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends.Which CNS depressant is often used as a "date rape drug" in these environments?

Bill has just taken ephedrine.He can expect

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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