Question 1

Movies produced and released in the 1930s contributed to marijuana being made illegal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Polydrug use refers to the use of a drug at different dosage levels from administration to administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Multiple substance use is another name for polydrug use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If Drug A and Drug B have the same number of drug-related ED visits but Drug A is used by 10 times the number of individuals as Drug B, what are the relative toxicities of the two drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug A is more toxic than Drug B. 
B)  Drug B is more toxic than Drug A. 
C)  Drugs A and B have equivalent toxicities. 
D)  Not enough information is present to judge the relative toxicities of Drugs A and B. 
A)  Drug A is more toxic than Drug B. 
B)  Drug B is more toxic than Drug A. 
C)  Drugs A and B have equivalent toxicities. 
D)  Not enough information is present to judge the relative toxicities of Drugs A and B.

Question 5

The DSM-IV-TR of the American Psychiatric Association previously defined two fundamental conditions related to drug-taking behaviour: __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  substance dependence and drug abuse 
B)  substance dependence and drug dependence 
C)  substance dependence and substance abuse 
D)  drug dependence and drug abuse 
A)  substance dependence and drug abuse 
B)  substance dependence and drug dependence 
C)  substance dependence and substance abuse 
D)  drug dependence and drug abuse

Question 6

In Canada, __________ routinely gathers data concerning drug-related medical emergencies and health care related to substance abuse.

Accepted Answer

A)  Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse 
B)  Drug Abuse Warning Network 
C)  Centre for Addictions Research 
D)  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 
A)  Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse 
B)  Drug Abuse Warning Network 
C)  Centre for Addictions Research 
D)  Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Question 7

"Messing up the money" refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selling inferior grades of illicit drugs 
B)  territorial disputes among drug dealers 
C)  fraudulent handling of drug sale money 
D)  purchasing drugs with stolen money 
A)  selling inferior grades of illicit drugs 
B)  territorial disputes among drug dealers 
C)  fraudulent handling of drug sale money 
D)  purchasing drugs with stolen money

Question 8

The Narcotic Control Act came into effect in

Accepted Answer

A)  1908 
B)  1920 
C)  1947 
D)  1961 
A)  1908 
B)  1920 
C)  1947 
D)  1961

Question 9

Which of the following drugs produces the highest number of acute care hospital days?

Accepted Answer

A)  tobacco 
B)  alcohol 
C)  opioids 
D)  crack cocaine 
A)  tobacco 
B)  alcohol 
C)  opioids 
D)  crack cocaine

Question 10

Water has the potential for being a psychoactive substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the text, a majority of homicides and sexually aggressive acts are committed by users of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  crack-cocaine 
B)  heroin 
C)  alcohol 
D)  nicotine 
A)  crack-cocaine 
B)  heroin 
C)  alcohol 
D)  nicotine

Question 12

Prior to the twentieth century, there was strong opposition to the smoking of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  opium 
B)  tobacco 
C)  cocaine 
D)  all of the above 
A)  opium 
B)  tobacco 
C)  cocaine 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

All substances have the potential for toxicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In studies of self-administration of drugs in animals, cocaine appears to have a _______ compared to heroin.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater potential for psychological dependence 
B)  lesser potential for psychological dependence 
C)  similar potential for psychological dependence 
D)  lesser potential for drug toxicity 
A)  greater potential for psychological dependence 
B)  lesser potential for psychological dependence 
C)  similar potential for psychological dependence 
D)  lesser potential for drug toxicity

Question 15

Describe the therapeutic index and margin of safety measures as a way of understanding drug toxicity. Include in your answer an explanation of the denominator and numerator that go into each ratio.

Accepted Answer

The therapeutic index and margin of safe

Question 16

Which of the following drugs does NOT produce agitation and paranoia?

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamines 
B)  cocaine 
C)  PCP 
D)  heroin 
A)  amphetamines 
B)  cocaine 
C)  PCP 
D)  heroin

Question 17

A key factor in psychological dependence is the presence of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  craving 
B)  physical withdrawal symptoms 
C)  a heightened sense of well-being 
D)  a decline in one's sensitivity to pain 
A)  craving 
B)  physical withdrawal symptoms 
C)  a heightened sense of well-being 
D)  a decline in one's sensitivity to pain

Question 18

The existence of physical dependence in a particular drug hinges upon the presence of physical withdrawal symptoms should the individual stop taking the drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Generally speaking, if the price of street drugs increases, communities should expect __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in crime 
B)  fewer drug users in society 
C)  an increase in licit drug use 
D)  a decrease in emergency room visits due to drug overdose 
A)  an increase in crime 
B)  fewer drug users in society 
C)  an increase in licit drug use 
D)  a decrease in emergency room visits due to drug overdose

Question 20

DAWN statistics provide information predominantly about __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  acute toxicity 
B)  chronic toxicity 
C)  drug dependence 
D)  alcohol abuse 
A)  acute toxicity 
B)  chronic toxicity 
C)  drug dependence 
D)  alcohol abuse

Movies produced and released in the 1930s contributed to marijuana being made illegal.

Polydrug use refers to the use of a drug at different dosage levels from administration to administration.

Multiple substance use is another name for polydrug use.

If Drug A and Drug B have the same number of drug-related ED visits but Drug A is used by 10 times the number of individuals as Drug B, what are the relative toxicities of the two drugs?

The DSM-IV-TR of the American Psychiatric Association previously defined two fundamental conditions related to drug-taking behaviour: __________.

In Canada, __________ routinely gathers data concerning drug-related medical emergencies and health care related to substance abuse.

"Messing up the money" refers to __________.

The Narcotic Control Act came into effect in

Which of the following drugs produces the highest number of acute care hospital days?

Water has the potential for being a psychoactive substance.

According to the text, a majority of homicides and sexually aggressive acts are committed by users of __________.

Prior to the twentieth century, there was strong opposition to the smoking of __________.

All substances have the potential for toxicity.

In studies of self-administration of drugs in animals, cocaine appears to have a _______ compared to heroin.

Describe the therapeutic index and margin of safety measures as a way of understanding drug toxicity. Include in your answer an explanation of the denominator and numerator that go into each ratio.

Which of the following drugs does NOT produce agitation and paranoia?

A key factor in psychological dependence is the presence of __________.

The existence of physical dependence in a particular drug hinges upon the presence of physical withdrawal symptoms should the individual stop taking the drug.

Generally speaking, if the price of street drugs increases, communities should expect __________.

DAWN statistics provide information predominantly about __________.

Drugs and Behaviour Today

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

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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Exam 2: Drug-Taking Behaviour: Personal and Social Issues

Movies produced and released in the 1930s contributed to marijuana being made illegal.

Polydrug use refers to the use of a drug at different dosage levels from administration to administration.

Multiple substance use is another name for polydrug use.

If Drug A and Drug B have the same number of drug-related ED visits but Drug A is used by 10 times the number of individuals as Drug B, what are the relative toxicities of the two drugs?

The DSM-IV-TR of the American Psychiatric Association previously defined two fundamental conditions related to drug-taking behaviour: __________.

In Canada, __________ routinely gathers data concerning drug-related medical emergencies and health care related to substance abuse.

"Messing up the money" refers to __________.

The Narcotic Control Act came into effect in

Which of the following drugs produces the highest number of acute care hospital days?

Water has the potential for being a psychoactive substance.

According to the text, a majority of homicides and sexually aggressive acts are committed by users of __________.

Prior to the twentieth century, there was strong opposition to the smoking of __________.

All substances have the potential for toxicity.

In studies of self-administration of drugs in animals, cocaine appears to have a _______ compared to heroin.

Describe the therapeutic index and margin of safety measures as a way of understanding drug toxicity. Include in your answer an explanation of the denominator and numerator that go into each ratio.

Which of the following drugs does NOT produce agitation and paranoia?

A key factor in psychological dependence is the presence of __________.

The existence of physical dependence in a particular drug hinges upon the presence of physical withdrawal symptoms should the individual stop taking the drug.

Generally speaking, if the price of street drugs increases, communities should expect __________.

DAWN statistics provide information predominantly about __________.

Drugs and Behaviour Today

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

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

Filters