Question 1

Combining depressants with alcohol carries a significant risk of overdose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very loud and social is experiencing the effects of

Accepted Answer

A) abuse. 
B) tolerance. 
C) dependence. 
D) intoxication. 
A) abuse. 
B) tolerance. 
C) dependence. 
D) intoxication.

Question 3

Caffeine use

Accepted Answer

A) counters fatigue. 
B) decreases gastric secretion. 
C) induces sleep. 
D) decreases blood pressure 
A) counters fatigue. 
B) decreases gastric secretion. 
C) induces sleep. 
D) decreases blood pressure

Question 4

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of codependent behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Jaime confronted Frank,who was obviously intoxicated before dinner,about his drinking. 
B) Marie refused to loan money to Sally,whom she suspected would spend it on drugs. 
C) Susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come into work;in truth,he was hung over. 
D) Chad wants to help Cheryl work out a way to kick her habit,but he refuses to join her in drug use. 
A) Jaime confronted Frank,who was obviously intoxicated before dinner,about his drinking. 
B) Marie refused to loan money to Sally,whom she suspected would spend it on drugs. 
C) Susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come into work;in truth,he was hung over. 
D) Chad wants to help Cheryl work out a way to kick her habit,but he refuses to join her in drug use.

Question 6

The risk associated with drug use and pregnancy are greatest for women

Accepted Answer

A) prior to conception. 
B) during the first trimester. 
C) during the second trimester. 
D) during the third trimester. 
A) prior to conception. 
B) during the first trimester. 
C) during the second trimester. 
D) during the third trimester.

Question 7

Having a response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug is called

Accepted Answer

A) paranoia. 
B) the placebo effect. 
C) the set effect. 
D) delusion. 
A) paranoia. 
B) the placebo effect. 
C) the set effect. 
D) delusion.

Question 8

Which of the following drug factors is the relationship between the amount of drug taken and the type and intensity of the resulting effect?

Accepted Answer

A) pharmacological properties 
B) dose-response function 
C) method of use 
D) route of administration 
A) pharmacological properties 
B) dose-response function 
C) method of use 
D) route of administration

Question 9

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cocaine?

Accepted Answer

A) Use of the drug quickly produces a feeling of euphoria. 
B) It is a common CNS depressant. 
C) The effects of the drug are intense but short lived. 
D) Those who use the drug refer to it as "coke" or "snow." 
A) Use of the drug quickly produces a feeling of euphoria. 
B) It is a common CNS depressant. 
C) The effects of the drug are intense but short lived. 
D) Those who use the drug refer to it as "coke" or "snow."

Question 10

Mike was a sophomore when he began his illicit drug use,which put him in the riskiest age group for drug use.True or False?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Breathable chemical vapors produced by substances such as aerosol sprays are called

Accepted Answer

A) hallucinogens. 
B) sedative-hypnotics. 
C) inhalants. 
D) opioids. 
A) hallucinogens. 
B) sedative-hypnotics. 
C) inhalants. 
D) opioids.

Question 12

Adolescent girls who date boys two or more years older than themselves are more likely to use drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The typical primary effects of central nervous system depressants include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) sedation. 
B) euphoria. 
C) drowsiness. 
D) reduced coordination. 
A) sedation. 
B) euphoria. 
C) drowsiness. 
D) reduced coordination.

Question 14

Bill has just taken ephedrine.He can expect

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in heart rate. 
B) an increase in blood pressure. 
C) a constriction in blood vessels. 
D) an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. 
E) all of the above. 
A) an increase in heart rate. 
B) an increase in blood pressure. 
C) a constriction in blood vessels. 
D) an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. 
E) all of the above.

Question 15

Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause

Accepted Answer

A) impaired fetal growth and development. 
B) increased risk of leukemia in the infant. 
C) cleft palate. 
D) congenital defects of the genitourinary tract. 
A) impaired fetal growth and development. 
B) increased risk of leukemia in the infant. 
C) cleft palate. 
D) congenital defects of the genitourinary tract.

Question 16

All of the following are other names for PCP,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) "angel dust." 
B) "magic mushrooms." 
C) "hog." 
D) "peace pill." 
A) "angel dust." 
B) "magic mushrooms." 
C) "hog." 
D) "peace pill."

Question 17

Children exposed to cocaine through the mother's use during pregnancy

Accepted Answer

A) may show signs of behavioral problems. 
B) tend to be lethargic. 
C) have mild temperament patterns. 
D) have enlarged heads. 
A) may show signs of behavioral problems. 
B) tend to be lethargic. 
C) have mild temperament patterns. 
D) have enlarged heads.

Question 18

The goal of harm reduction is to minimize the negative effects of drug use and abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following are signs that a person's life may be centered on drugs,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) frequent borrowing of money. 
B) deterioration of personal appearance. 
C) sudden changes in group of friends. 
D) increased social activity and improved relationships. 
A) frequent borrowing of money. 
B) deterioration of personal appearance. 
C) sudden changes in group of friends. 
D) increased social activity and improved relationships.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the drug Oxycontin?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a powerful narcotic found in pain relievers. 
B) When prescribed,it is used to treat moderate to severe pain. 
C) When taken as prescribed,it typically does not lead to abuse. 
D) When taken in large doses,it can cause respiratory failure. 
A) It is a powerful narcotic found in pain relievers. 
B) When prescribed,it is used to treat moderate to severe pain. 
C) When taken as prescribed,it typically does not lead to abuse. 
D) When taken in large doses,it can cause respiratory failure.

Exam 9: The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

Combining depressants with alcohol carries a significant risk of overdose.

A shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very loud and social is experiencing the effects of

Caffeine use

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant.

Which of the following is an example of codependent behavior?

The risk associated with drug use and pregnancy are greatest for women

Having a response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug is called

Which of the following drug factors is the relationship between the amount of drug taken and the type and intensity of the resulting effect?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cocaine?

Mike was a sophomore when he began his illicit drug use,which put him in the riskiest age group for drug use.True or False?

Breathable chemical vapors produced by substances such as aerosol sprays are called

Adolescent girls who date boys two or more years older than themselves are more likely to use drugs.

The typical primary effects of central nervous system depressants include all of the following,EXCEPT

Bill has just taken ephedrine.He can expect

Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause

All of the following are other names for PCP,EXCEPT

Children exposed to cocaine through the mother's use during pregnancy

The goal of harm reduction is to minimize the negative effects of drug use and abuse.

All of the following are signs that a person's life may be centered on drugs,EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the drug Oxycontin?

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