Question 1

Valium shows a lower potential for abuse,relative to cocaine or alcohol,because __________.

Accepted Answer

A) there is no sudden "rush" when taking Valium 
B) Valium has a weaker reinforcing effect 
C) Valium has a slow onset 
D) all of the above 
A) there is no sudden "rush" when taking Valium 
B) Valium has a weaker reinforcing effect 
C) Valium has a slow onset 
D) all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is true about chloral hydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) It produces R.E.M.-sleep rebound effect. 
B) It irritates the stomach severely. 
C) It produces a typical barbiturate hangover. 
D) It is not reactive to alcohol. 
A) It produces R.E.M.-sleep rebound effect. 
B) It irritates the stomach severely. 
C) It produces a typical barbiturate hangover. 
D) It is not reactive to alcohol.

Question 3

Overdose of benzodiazepines involves respiratory centers in the medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

"Huffing" is a term often used to describe __________.

Accepted Answer

A) inhaling the solvent from a handkerchief 
B) breathing in from a plastic bag 
C) increased breaths taken after ingesting the solvent 
D) a feeling of breathlessness after the intoxication is worn off 
A) inhaling the solvent from a handkerchief 
B) breathing in from a plastic bag 
C) increased breaths taken after ingesting the solvent 
D) a feeling of breathlessness after the intoxication is worn off

Question 5

Ingredient concentrations in glue and solvent products __________.

Accepted Answer

A) are typically a bit higher than those allowed in industry 
B) are typically lower than those allowed in industry 
C) are typically much higher than those allowed in industry 
D) have generally no relationship to ingredient concentrations allowed or disallowed in industry 
A) are typically a bit higher than those allowed in industry 
B) are typically lower than those allowed in industry 
C) are typically much higher than those allowed in industry 
D) have generally no relationship to ingredient concentrations allowed or disallowed in industry

Question 6

Some individuals feel better after taking benzodiazepines because of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the reverse tolerance effect 
B) the placebo effect 
C) cross-dependence 
D) the Valium effect 
A) the reverse tolerance effect 
B) the placebo effect 
C) cross-dependence 
D) the Valium effect

Question 7

Because of "drug automatism," patients are advised NOT to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) keep barbiturates near their beds 
B) administer their own medication 
C) take barbiturates on an empty stomach 
D) use barbiturates for more than five days in a row 
A) keep barbiturates near their beds 
B) administer their own medication 
C) take barbiturates on an empty stomach 
D) use barbiturates for more than five days in a row

Question 8

Glue,solvent,and aerosol inhalation abuse __________.

Accepted Answer

A) is sometimes followed by the abuse of other recreational drugs 
B) is inevitably followed by alcohol abuse 
C) should be considered a gateway activity,causing further abuse of "harder" drugs later in life 
D) is followed frequently by a greater sense of purpose in one's life 
A) is sometimes followed by the abuse of other recreational drugs 
B) is inevitably followed by alcohol abuse 
C) should be considered a gateway activity,causing further abuse of "harder" drugs later in life 
D) is followed frequently by a greater sense of purpose in one's life

Question 9

Chronic inhalant abuse is most common among children who are poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Peter is an inhalant abuser.He now has peripheral nerve damage,muscle weakness,and muscle atrophy.Which of the following substances has Peter most likely abused?

Accepted Answer

A) acetone 
B) hexane 
C) benzene 
D) gasoline 
A) acetone 
B) hexane 
C) benzene 
D) gasoline

Question 11

Cross-tolerance and cross-dependence develop with respect to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) heroin and amphetamines 
B) heroin and LSD 
C) alcohol and cocaine 
D) alcohol and barbiturates 
A) heroin and amphetamines 
B) heroin and LSD 
C) alcohol and cocaine 
D) alcohol and barbiturates

Question 12

Withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines usually go away after __________.

Accepted Answer

A) four weeks 
B) eight weeks 
C) four months 
D) eight months 
A) four weeks 
B) eight weeks 
C) four months 
D) eight months

Question 13

Inhaling from a handkerchief or from a container is referred to as bagging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The first drug developed to treat anxiety was methaqualone (Quaalude).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There is an increased risk of ________ in elderly users of benzodiazepines.

Accepted Answer

A) hip fractures and falls 
B) disorientation 
C) cognitive impairment 
D) all of the above 
A) hip fractures and falls 
B) disorientation 
C) cognitive impairment 
D) all of the above

Question 16

Roger just inhaled nitrous oxide.According to the text,it is likely that he will soon feel __________.

Accepted Answer

A) shortness of breath 
B) headache pain 
C) sensory distortions 
D) hypoxic 
A) shortness of breath 
B) headache pain 
C) sensory distortions 
D) hypoxic

Question 17

In the last 200 Years or so,ether has sometimes been used recreationally in place of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) etheric chloride 
B) alcohol 
C) opium 
D) coca leaves 
A) etheric chloride 
B) alcohol 
C) opium 
D) coca leaves

Question 18

A dangerous synergistic barbiturate effect results from the combination with __________.

Accepted Answer

A) amphetamines 
B) alcohol 
C) antidepressants 
D) stimulants of all kinds 
A) amphetamines 
B) alcohol 
C) antidepressants 
D) stimulants of all kinds

Question 19

For those who engage in inhalant abuse,their first experience with psychoactive drugs most likely involved tobacco.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In general,injectable barbiturates will ________ than oral barbiturates.

Accepted Answer

A) act sooner 
B) act later 
C) have fewer side effects 
D) have a weaker overall effect 
A) act sooner 
B) act later 
C) have fewer side effects 
D) have a weaker overall effect

Valium shows a lower potential for abuse,relative to cocaine or alcohol,because __________.

Which of the following is true about chloral hydrate?

Overdose of benzodiazepines involves respiratory centers in the medulla.

"Huffing" is a term often used to describe __________.

Ingredient concentrations in glue and solvent products __________.

Some individuals feel better after taking benzodiazepines because of __________.

Because of "drug automatism," patients are advised NOT to __________.

Glue,solvent,and aerosol inhalation abuse __________.

Chronic inhalant abuse is most common among children who are poor.

Peter is an inhalant abuser.He now has peripheral nerve damage,muscle weakness,and muscle atrophy.Which of the following substances has Peter most likely abused?

Cross-tolerance and cross-dependence develop with respect to __________.

Withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines usually go away after __________.

Inhaling from a handkerchief or from a container is referred to as bagging.

The first drug developed to treat anxiety was methaqualone (Quaalude).

There is an increased risk of ________ in elderly users of benzodiazepines.

Roger just inhaled nitrous oxide.According to the text,it is likely that he will soon feel __________.

In the last 200 Years or so,ether has sometimes been used recreationally in place of __________.

A dangerous synergistic barbiturate effect results from the combination with __________.

For those who engage in inhalant abuse,their first experience with psychoactive drugs most likely involved tobacco.

In general,injectable barbiturates will ________ than oral barbiturates.

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Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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Exam 13: Depressents and Inhalants

Valium shows a lower potential for abuse,relative to cocaine or alcohol,because __________.

Which of the following is true about chloral hydrate?

Overdose of benzodiazepines involves respiratory centers in the medulla.

"Huffing" is a term often used to describe __________.

Ingredient concentrations in glue and solvent products __________.

Some individuals feel better after taking benzodiazepines because of __________.

Because of "drug automatism," patients are advised NOT to __________.

Glue,solvent,and aerosol inhalation abuse __________.

Chronic inhalant abuse is most common among children who are poor.

Peter is an inhalant abuser.He now has peripheral nerve damage,muscle weakness,and muscle atrophy.Which of the following substances has Peter most likely abused?

Cross-tolerance and cross-dependence develop with respect to __________.

Withdrawal symptoms from benzodiazepines usually go away after __________.

Inhaling from a handkerchief or from a container is referred to as bagging.

The first drug developed to treat anxiety was methaqualone (Quaalude).

There is an increased risk of ________ in elderly users of benzodiazepines.

Roger just inhaled nitrous oxide.According to the text,it is likely that he will soon feel __________.

In the last 200 Years or so,ether has sometimes been used recreationally in place of __________.

A dangerous synergistic barbiturate effect results from the combination with __________.

For those who engage in inhalant abuse,their first experience with psychoactive drugs most likely involved tobacco.

In general,injectable barbiturates will ________ than oral barbiturates.

Drugs and Behavior Today

Drug-Taking Behavior: the Personal and Social Concerns

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Narcotics: Opium, Heroin, and Synthetic Opiates

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Performance Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Dietary Supplements

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance-Abuse Prevention

Substance-Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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