Question 1

Naloxone is able to "undo" the acute effects of opioids like heroin by _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing circulating levels of opioids 
B)  increasing circulating levels of dopamine 
C)  inactivating endorphin receptors by binding to them 
D)  activating reuptake of opioids 
A)  decreasing circulating levels of opioids 
B)  increasing circulating levels of dopamine 
C)  inactivating endorphin receptors by binding to them 
D)  activating reuptake of opioids

Question 2

"Cold turkey" refers to the onset of chills during heroin withdrawal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Endorphin is a shortened term for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  endogenous phenophins 
B)  endogenous opioid polypherases 
C)  endogenous opioid peptides 
D)  endogenous originate proteins 
A)  endogenous phenophins 
B)  endogenous opioid polypherases 
C)  endogenous opioid peptides 
D)  endogenous originate proteins

Question 4

What was the "soldier's disease" that was so widespread in the nineteenth century?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sexually transmitted infection 
B)  Opioid dependence among Civil War veterans 
C)  Symptoms associated with opium withdrawal 
D)  A term used to describe soldiers infected from their injuries in battle 
A)  A sexually transmitted infection 
B)  Opioid dependence among Civil War veterans 
C)  Symptoms associated with opium withdrawal 
D)  A term used to describe soldiers infected from their injuries in battle

Question 5

Taking heroin on an occasional basis is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin compliance 
B)  chipping 
C)  heroin sampling 
D)  tasting 
A)  heroin compliance 
B)  chipping 
C)  heroin sampling 
D)  tasting

Question 6

Narcotics are defined as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  any illicit psychoactive drug 
B)  any drug that causes some degree of dependence 
C)  drugs that produce a dream-like effect 
D)  both A and B 
A)  any illicit psychoactive drug 
B)  any drug that causes some degree of dependence 
C)  drugs that produce a dream-like effect 
D)  both A and B

Question 7

To support the costs of heroin abuse, a drug dealer might pay a heroin abuser for working in what form of payment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foreign currency 
B)  Groceries 
C)  Heroin 
D)  Vouchers that can go for rent money 
A)  Foreign currency 
B)  Groceries 
C)  Heroin 
D)  Vouchers that can go for rent money

Question 8

OxyContin produces an effect similar to heroin __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  when inhaled as a powder 
B)  when dissolved into solution and injected 
C)  any time it is taken 
D)  both A and B 
A)  when inhaled as a powder 
B)  when dissolved into solution and injected 
C)  any time it is taken 
D)  both A and B

Question 9

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of methadone maintenance as a treatment option for heroin abuse. Explain how buprenorphine treatment is different from traditional maintenance programs.

Accepted Answer

Methadone maintenance is a treatment opt

Question 10

Natural components of opium are usually categorized as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  synthetic opioids 
B)  opium extracts 
C)  thebaine derivatives 
D)  variations of heroin 
A)  synthetic opioids 
B)  opium extracts 
C)  thebaine derivatives 
D)  variations of heroin

Question 11

Most of the symptoms of heroin withdrawal are gone in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 to 24 hours 
B)  24 to 48 hours 
C)  5 to 10 days 
D)  30 to 60 days 
A)  12 to 24 hours 
B)  24 to 48 hours 
C)  5 to 10 days 
D)  30 to 60 days

Question 12

Heroin is about three times stronger than morphine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Analogy: Opium dens were to Victorian parlours as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  opium snorting was to opium smoking 
B)  opium smoking was to opium drinking 
C)  opium drinking was to opium smoking 
D)  opium drinking was to opium snorting 
A)  opium snorting was to opium smoking 
B)  opium smoking was to opium drinking 
C)  opium drinking was to opium smoking 
D)  opium drinking was to opium snorting

Question 14

Egyptians were knowledgeable about the medicinal value of opium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Opium use dates back to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the third century B.C.E. 
B)  the second century C.E. 
C)  1200 B.C.E. or earlier 
D)  the late nineteenth century 
A)  the third century B.C.E. 
B)  the second century C.E. 
C)  1200 B.C.E. or earlier 
D)  the late nineteenth century

Question 16

Opium is harvested by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tapping into the trunk of the opium poppy tree during the springtime 
B)  incising the seed capsule of the poppy, allowing a white juice to ooze out 
C)  grinding up large poppy leaves into a powder 
D)  pressing opium poppy petals into a thick paste 
A)  tapping into the trunk of the opium poppy tree during the springtime 
B)  incising the seed capsule of the poppy, allowing a white juice to ooze out 
C)  grinding up large poppy leaves into a powder 
D)  pressing opium poppy petals into a thick paste

Question 17

What compels heroin abusers to continue taking heroin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fear of withdrawal symptoms 
B)  Craving for heroin's effects 
C)  Physical and psychological dependence of heroin 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Fear of withdrawal symptoms 
B)  Craving for heroin's effects 
C)  Physical and psychological dependence of heroin 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Morphine-sensitive receptors exist in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If the effect of heroin administration is stupor, then the predictable effect of heroin withdrawal is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pain and irritability 
B)  insomnia 
C)  diarrhea 
D)  piloerection ("gooseflesh") 
A)  pain and irritability 
B)  insomnia 
C)  diarrhea 
D)  piloerection ("gooseflesh")

Question 20

Heroin addicts who participate in methadone maintenance for at least a year show __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a lower risk for AIDS 
B)  a lower risk for cancer 
C)  a lower risk for heart disease 
D)  a lower risk for strokes 
A)  a lower risk for AIDS 
B)  a lower risk for cancer 
C)  a lower risk for heart disease 
D)  a lower risk for strokes

Naloxone is able to "undo" the acute effects of opioids like heroin by _________.

"Cold turkey" refers to the onset of chills during heroin withdrawal.

Endorphin is a shortened term for __________.

What was the "soldier's disease" that was so widespread in the nineteenth century?

Taking heroin on an occasional basis is called __________.

Narcotics are defined as __________.

To support the costs of heroin abuse, a drug dealer might pay a heroin abuser for working in what form of payment?

OxyContin produces an effect similar to heroin __________.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of methadone maintenance as a treatment option for heroin abuse. Explain how buprenorphine treatment is different from traditional maintenance programs.

Natural components of opium are usually categorized as __________.

Most of the symptoms of heroin withdrawal are gone in __________.

Heroin is about three times stronger than morphine.

Analogy: Opium dens were to Victorian parlours as __________.

Egyptians were knowledgeable about the medicinal value of opium.

Opium use dates back to __________.

Opium is harvested by __________.

What compels heroin abusers to continue taking heroin?

Morphine-sensitive receptors exist in the brain.

If the effect of heroin administration is stupor, then the predictable effect of heroin withdrawal is __________.

Heroin addicts who participate in methadone maintenance for at least a year show __________.

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Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Caffeine

Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

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Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Natural Health Products

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Exam 5: Opioids: Opium, Heroin, and Opioid Pain Medications

Naloxone is able to "undo" the acute effects of opioids like heroin by _________.

"Cold turkey" refers to the onset of chills during heroin withdrawal.

Endorphin is a shortened term for __________.

What was the "soldier's disease" that was so widespread in the nineteenth century?

Taking heroin on an occasional basis is called __________.

Narcotics are defined as __________.

To support the costs of heroin abuse, a drug dealer might pay a heroin abuser for working in what form of payment?

OxyContin produces an effect similar to heroin __________.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of methadone maintenance as a treatment option for heroin abuse. Explain how buprenorphine treatment is different from traditional maintenance programs.

Natural components of opium are usually categorized as __________.

Most of the symptoms of heroin withdrawal are gone in __________.

Heroin is about three times stronger than morphine.

Analogy: Opium dens were to Victorian parlours as __________.

Egyptians were knowledgeable about the medicinal value of opium.

Opium use dates back to __________.

Opium is harvested by __________.

What compels heroin abusers to continue taking heroin?

Morphine-sensitive receptors exist in the brain.

If the effect of heroin administration is stupor, then the predictable effect of heroin withdrawal is __________.

Heroin addicts who participate in methadone maintenance for at least a year show __________.

Drugs and Behaviour Today

Drug-Taking Behaviour: Personal and Social Issues

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Caffeine

Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressants and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Natural Health Products

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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