Question 1

Placebos are a common type of stimulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

According to the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health,___________ is the most commonly used illicit drug.

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol 
B) cocaine 
C) nicotine 
D) marijuana 
A) alcohol 
B) cocaine 
C) nicotine 
D) marijuana D

Question 3

___________ refers to the general occurrence of an event,usually expressed in terms of percentage of some population.

Accepted Answer

A) Incidence 
B) Dependence 
C) Prevalence 
D) none of these 
A) Incidence 
B) Dependence 
C) Prevalence 
D) none of these C

Question 4

It is felt that the newest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,DSM-IV,will be the final one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following factors is not thought to contribute to the drug experience?

Accepted Answer

A) pharmacological factors 
B) gender 
C) setting of drug use 
D) all of these affect the drug experience 
A) pharmacological factors 
B) gender 
C) setting of drug use 
D) all of these affect the drug experience

Question 6

Prevalence refers to the number of first-time occurrences of some event during some time period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An agent that ___________ is not part of the World Health Organization's definition of drug.

Accepted Answer

A) is a chemical entity or mixture of entities 
B) alters biological function 
C) is not necessary for maintenance of normal health 
D) is illegal 
E) may alter biological structure 
A) is a chemical entity or mixture of entities 
B) alters biological function 
C) is not necessary for maintenance of normal health 
D) is illegal 
E) may alter biological structure

Question 8

The field of pharmacology is allied with ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) physics 
B) biochemistry 
C) physiology 
D) all of these 
E) biochemistry and physiology 
A) physics 
B) biochemistry 
C) physiology 
D) all of these 
E) biochemistry and physiology

Question 9

In pharmacology,a(n)___________ is a chemically inactive substance.

Accepted Answer

A) placebo 
B) psychoactive drug 
C) analgesic 
D) endorphin 
A) placebo 
B) psychoactive drug 
C) analgesic 
D) endorphin

Question 10

Which of the following is true about drug use and crime?

Accepted Answer

A) Crimes committed by heroin addicts are typically violent and are brought about because of the effects of the drug. 
B) Most crimes associated with alcohol are assaultive. 
C) Drug use causes crime. 
D) With regard to all drug use,the use of hallucinogens shows the strongest association with crime. 
A) Crimes committed by heroin addicts are typically violent and are brought about because of the effects of the drug. 
B) Most crimes associated with alcohol are assaultive. 
C) Drug use causes crime. 
D) With regard to all drug use,the use of hallucinogens shows the strongest association with crime.

Question 11

Research has indicated that there does not appear to be a link between ___________ use and crime.

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol 
B) cocaine 
C) barbiturates 
D) marijuana 
A) alcohol 
B) cocaine 
C) barbiturates 
D) marijuana

Question 12

Which of the following is a pattern of behavior characterized by compulsive drug use as evidenced in overwhelming involvement with the use of a drug,obtaining an adequate supply of it,and a strong tendency in resuming use of it after stopping for a period?

Accepted Answer

A) tolerance 
B) withdrawal 
C) craving 
D) addiction 
A) tolerance 
B) withdrawal 
C) craving 
D) addiction

Question 13

Which of the following is true of multiple drug use?

Accepted Answer

A) It can involve the use of alcohol and one or more other drugs. 
B) It can involve taking different drugs in sequence in order to move from one drug experience to another. 
C) It can result in dangerous interaction effects. 
D) all of these 
A) It can involve the use of alcohol and one or more other drugs. 
B) It can involve taking different drugs in sequence in order to move from one drug experience to another. 
C) It can result in dangerous interaction effects. 
D) all of these

Question 14

Differences in drug use patterns between demographic groups are thought to reflect innate,biological differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the Vega et al.(2002)data on lifetime use of illicit drugs,Mexico reported rates comparable to those reported in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Tolerance refers to the ability to take more of a drug in order to achieve a better high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Economic cost of illness studies pay particular attention to the psychological costs of substance abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The consensus definition of drug abuse arrived at by Rinaldi et al.centers on ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) withdrawal 
B) tolerance 
C) consequences of drug use behavior 
D) societal mores 
A) withdrawal 
B) tolerance 
C) consequences of drug use behavior 
D) societal mores

Question 19

The ___________ is an important element of the drug experience because it affects how much of a drug reaches its site of action and how quickly it gets there.

Accepted Answer

A) drug dosage 
B) psychological set of the user 
C) route of administration 
D) setting in which the drug is used 
A) drug dosage 
B) psychological set of the user 
C) route of administration 
D) setting in which the drug is used

Question 20

Calling amphetamines "speed" is an example of drug classification by therapeutic use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Placebos are a common type of stimulant.

According to the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health,___________ is the most commonly used illicit drug.

___________ refers to the general occurrence of an event,usually expressed in terms of percentage of some population.

It is felt that the newest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,DSM-IV,will be the final one.

Which of the following factors is not thought to contribute to the drug experience?

Prevalence refers to the number of first-time occurrences of some event during some time period.

An agent that ___________ is not part of the World Health Organization's definition of drug.

The field of pharmacology is allied with ___________.

In pharmacology,a(n)___________ is a chemically inactive substance.

Which of the following is true about drug use and crime?

Research has indicated that there does not appear to be a link between ___________ use and crime.

Which of the following is a pattern of behavior characterized by compulsive drug use as evidenced in overwhelming involvement with the use of a drug,obtaining an adequate supply of it,and a strong tendency in resuming use of it after stopping for a period?

Which of the following is true of multiple drug use?

Differences in drug use patterns between demographic groups are thought to reflect innate,biological differences.

According to the Vega et al.(2002)data on lifetime use of illicit drugs,Mexico reported rates comparable to those reported in the United States.

Tolerance refers to the ability to take more of a drug in order to achieve a better high.

Economic cost of illness studies pay particular attention to the psychological costs of substance abuse.

The consensus definition of drug abuse arrived at by Rinaldi et al.centers on ___________.

The ___________ is an important element of the drug experience because it affects how much of a drug reaches its site of action and how quickly it gets there.

Calling amphetamines "speed" is an example of drug classification by therapeutic use.

Drug Use: Yesterday and Today

Drugs and the Nervous System

Pharmacology

Psychopharmacology and New Drug Development

Cocaine, amphetamines, and Related Stimulants

Nicotine

Caffeine

Alcohol

Opiates

Marijuana

Hallucinogens

Psychotherapeutic Medications

Other Prescription and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Treatment of Substance-Use Disorders

Prevention of Substance Abuse

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Exam 1: Drug Use and Abuse: General Issues

Placebos are a common type of stimulant.

According to the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health,___________ is the most commonly used illicit drug.

___________ refers to the general occurrence of an event,usually expressed in terms of percentage of some population.

It is felt that the newest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,DSM-IV,will be the final one.

Which of the following factors is not thought to contribute to the drug experience?

Prevalence refers to the number of first-time occurrences of some event during some time period.

An agent that ___________ is not part of the World Health Organization's definition of drug.

The field of pharmacology is allied with ___________.

In pharmacology,a(n)___________ is a chemically inactive substance.

Which of the following is true about drug use and crime?

Research has indicated that there does not appear to be a link between ___________ use and crime.

Which of the following is a pattern of behavior characterized by compulsive drug use as evidenced in overwhelming involvement with the use of a drug,obtaining an adequate supply of it,and a strong tendency in resuming use of it after stopping for a period?

Which of the following is true of multiple drug use?

Differences in drug use patterns between demographic groups are thought to reflect innate,biological differences.

According to the Vega et al.(2002)data on lifetime use of illicit drugs,Mexico reported rates comparable to those reported in the United States.

Tolerance refers to the ability to take more of a drug in order to achieve a better high.

Economic cost of illness studies pay particular attention to the psychological costs of substance abuse.

The consensus definition of drug abuse arrived at by Rinaldi et al.centers on ___________.

The ___________ is an important element of the drug experience because it affects how much of a drug reaches its site of action and how quickly it gets there.

Calling amphetamines "speed" is an example of drug classification by therapeutic use.

Drug Use: Yesterday and Today

Drugs and the Nervous System

Pharmacology

Psychopharmacology and New Drug Development

Cocaine, amphetamines, and Related Stimulants

Nicotine

Caffeine

Alcohol

Opiates

Marijuana

Hallucinogens

Psychotherapeutic Medications

Other Prescription and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Treatment of Substance-Use Disorders

Prevention of Substance Abuse

Filters