Question 1

Formication is a term for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a form of hallucinatory experience 
B)  voluntary sexual intercourse between unmarried persons 
C)  a process of producing free-base cocaine 
D)  a characteristic speech pattern when under the influence of cocaine 
A)  a form of hallucinatory experience 
B)  voluntary sexual intercourse between unmarried persons 
C)  a process of producing free-base cocaine 
D)  a characteristic speech pattern when under the influence of cocaine

Question 2

The relapse rate of methamphetamine abuses is one of the highest for any category of drug abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Precursor Control Regulations of 2003 successfully prevented the export of precursors like pseudoepinephrine to the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cocaine produces its stimulatory effects exclusively by the inhibition of the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The reason why cocaine has such extreme effects on the heart is due to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  excitation of the sympathetic system 
B)  inhibition of the parasympathetic system 
C)  inhibition of the autonomic system 
D)  both A and B 
A)  excitation of the sympathetic system 
B)  inhibition of the parasympathetic system 
C)  inhibition of the autonomic system 
D)  both A and B

Question 6

No matter which method of administration is used, the effects of cocaine begin to wear off after 60 to 90 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Crack cocaine is the result of a relatively safer chemical method of production than free-base cocaine because of the treatment with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  kerosene 
B)  ether 
C)  alcohol 
D)  baking soda 
A)  kerosene 
B)  ether 
C)  alcohol 
D)  baking soda

Question 8

Vin Mariani was __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a popular mixture of opium and wine 
B)  a popular mixture of opium and cocaine 
C)  a popular mixture of coca and wine 
D)  a famed Sicilian restaurateur of the nineteenth century 
A)  a popular mixture of opium and wine 
B)  a popular mixture of opium and cocaine 
C)  a popular mixture of coca and wine 
D)  a famed Sicilian restaurateur of the nineteenth century

Question 9

In Canada, the prevalence rate of cocaine and crack usage has __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased since 2004 
B)  increased since 2004 
C)  stayed the same as 2004 
D)  not been measured since 2004 
A)  decreased since 2004 
B)  increased since 2004 
C)  stayed the same as 2004 
D)  not been measured since 2004

Question 10

Compared to snorting cocaine, injecting cocaine is characterized by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a quicker effect that remains for a longer period of time 
B)  a quicker effect that wears off more quickly 
C)  a slower effect that remains for a longer period of time 
D)  a slower effect that wears off more quickly 
A)  a quicker effect that remains for a longer period of time 
B)  a quicker effect that wears off more quickly 
C)  a slower effect that remains for a longer period of time 
D)  a slower effect that wears off more quickly

Question 11

Cocaine and amphetamines are both classified as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants 
B)  depressants 
C)  drugs having both stimulant and depressant properties 
D)  drugs having stimulant properties similar to nicotine and caffeine 
A)  stimulants 
B)  depressants 
C)  drugs having both stimulant and depressant properties 
D)  drugs having stimulant properties similar to nicotine and caffeine

Question 12

What are "cocaine bugs"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microscopic insects that live in cocaine powder 
B)  Microscopic insects that breed in coca leaves 
C)  Imaginary bugs perceived to be crawling under the skin of cocaine users 
D)  A slang term for cocaine abusers 
A)  Microscopic insects that live in cocaine powder 
B)  Microscopic insects that breed in coca leaves 
C)  Imaginary bugs perceived to be crawling under the skin of cocaine users 
D)  A slang term for cocaine abusers

Question 13

An average coca leaf contains about _____% cocaine.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  60 
C)  90 
D)  less than .001 (prior to processing into crack) 
A)  2 
B)  60 
C)  90 
D)  less than .001 (prior to processing into crack)

Question 14

The kindling effect of cocaine is instrumental in setting off epileptic seizures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

William Halsted studied __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the history of coca-leaf chewing in South America 
B)  the effect of cocaine as an anaesthetic 
C)  ways to avoid cocaine dependence 
D)  the formula for Coca-Cola and came up with Pepsi-Cola 
A)  the history of coca-leaf chewing in South America 
B)  the effect of cocaine as an anaesthetic 
C)  ways to avoid cocaine dependence 
D)  the formula for Coca-Cola and came up with Pepsi-Cola

Question 16

Why is it that coca chewing produces few instances of toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Little cocaine is distributed to the brain, since absorption from the digestive system is slow. 
B)  There is a chemical found in coca leaves, which dilutes the small amount of cocaine found in the leaves. 
C)  As coca leaves are chewed, the cocaine is absorbed through the cheek linings, bypassing absorption in the digestive tract. 
D)  Ingestion of coca products never results in toxic effects. 
A)  Little cocaine is distributed to the brain, since absorption from the digestive system is slow. 
B)  There is a chemical found in coca leaves, which dilutes the small amount of cocaine found in the leaves. 
C)  As coca leaves are chewed, the cocaine is absorbed through the cheek linings, bypassing absorption in the digestive tract. 
D)  Ingestion of coca products never results in toxic effects.

Question 17

Intensive interventions, medical supervision, and psychological counselling can be best carried out during __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cocaine Anonymous sessions 
B)  inpatient treatment in a hospital facility 
C)  outpatient treatment programs 
D)  one-on-one therapy with a cognitive-behavioural therapist 
A)  Cocaine Anonymous sessions 
B)  inpatient treatment in a hospital facility 
C)  outpatient treatment programs 
D)  one-on-one therapy with a cognitive-behavioural therapist

Question 18

The drug Ritalin and the drug Adderall have been found to be equally effective in the treatment of ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

It is possible that lowered norepinephrine levels play a role in ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which form of cocaine is typically injected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cocaine hydrochloride 
B)  Free-base cocaine 
C)  Crack cocaine 
D)  Coca-leaf powder 
A)  Cocaine hydrochloride 
B)  Free-base cocaine 
C)  Crack cocaine 
D)  Coca-leaf powder

Formication is a term for __________.

The relapse rate of methamphetamine abuses is one of the highest for any category of drug abuse.

The Precursor Control Regulations of 2003 successfully prevented the export of precursors like pseudoepinephrine to the United States.

Cocaine produces its stimulatory effects exclusively by the inhibition of the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

The reason why cocaine has such extreme effects on the heart is due to __________.

No matter which method of administration is used, the effects of cocaine begin to wear off after 60 to 90 minutes.

Crack cocaine is the result of a relatively safer chemical method of production than free-base cocaine because of the treatment with __________.

Vin Mariani was __________.

In Canada, the prevalence rate of cocaine and crack usage has __________.

Compared to snorting cocaine, injecting cocaine is characterized by __________.

Cocaine and amphetamines are both classified as __________.

What are "cocaine bugs"?

An average coca leaf contains about _____% cocaine.

The kindling effect of cocaine is instrumental in setting off epileptic seizures.

William Halsted studied __________.

Why is it that coca chewing produces few instances of toxicity?

Intensive interventions, medical supervision, and psychological counselling can be best carried out during __________.

The drug Ritalin and the drug Adderall have been found to be equally effective in the treatment of ADHD.

It is possible that lowered norepinephrine levels play a role in ADHD.

Which form of cocaine is typically injected?

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Exam 4: The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Formication is a term for __________.

The relapse rate of methamphetamine abuses is one of the highest for any category of drug abuse.

The Precursor Control Regulations of 2003 successfully prevented the export of precursors like pseudoepinephrine to the United States.

Cocaine produces its stimulatory effects exclusively by the inhibition of the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

The reason why cocaine has such extreme effects on the heart is due to __________.

No matter which method of administration is used, the effects of cocaine begin to wear off after 60 to 90 minutes.

Crack cocaine is the result of a relatively safer chemical method of production than free-base cocaine because of the treatment with __________.

Vin Mariani was __________.

In Canada, the prevalence rate of cocaine and crack usage has __________.

Compared to snorting cocaine, injecting cocaine is characterized by __________.

Cocaine and amphetamines are both classified as __________.

What are "cocaine bugs"?

An average coca leaf contains about _____% cocaine.

The kindling effect of cocaine is instrumental in setting off epileptic seizures.

William Halsted studied __________.

Why is it that coca chewing produces few instances of toxicity?

Intensive interventions, medical supervision, and psychological counselling can be best carried out during __________.

The drug Ritalin and the drug Adderall have been found to be equally effective in the treatment of ADHD.

It is possible that lowered norepinephrine levels play a role in ADHD.

Which form of cocaine is typically injected?

Drugs and Behaviour Today

Drug-Taking Behaviour: Personal and Social Issues

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

Opioids: Opium, Heroin, and Opioid Pain Medications

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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