Question 1

Which statement about PCP is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It creates a state of sensory overload.
B)  It is easy to make and therefore inexpensive.
C)  It was originally developed as a psychiatric drug.
D)  It produces a sense of calm tranquility.

Question 2

Under the influence of CNS stimulants,heart rate and blood pressure are decreased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Developing strategies for resisting peer pressure is an effective technique in preventing drug abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Choose a behavior-such as Internet use,exercise,work,or shopping-that can become addictive if taken to the extreme.Explain why that behavior might become addicting,evaluate your potential risk for becoming addicted to it,and explain what you can do to lower your risk.

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Question 5

According to the American Psychiatric Association,which of the following is NOT a characteristic behavior of compulsive gambling?

Accepted Answer

A)  unsuccessful efforts to cut back or quit gambling
B)  using gambling to escape problems
C)  quitting once the gambler wins their money back
D)  a preoccupation with gambling

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT a criteria for substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  developing tolerance to the substance
B)  taking the same amount of the substance for a long period of time
C)  spending a great deal of time to get the substance
D)  giving up important activities because of the substance use

Question 7

The physical and social environment surrounding an individual's drug use is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  mode.
B)  setting.
C)  situation.
D)  location.

Question 8

The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin.
B)  cocaine.
C)  marijuana.
D)  crack.

Question 9

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)  Raul wants to help Lupe work out a way to kick her habit,but he refuses to join her in drug use.

Question 10

John,who is 14 years old,is somewhat small for his age and is often teased by his classmates.He has recently become involved with a new group that is known to use alcohol and marijuana.What factor has probably had the most influence on John's decision to become involved with drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  rebellious attitude
B)  desire for peer acceptance
C)  interest in experimentation
D)  allure of excitement

Question 11

Heroin and morphine are examples of hallucinogenic drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 12

Which drug is most closely associated with flashbacks?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD
B)  cocaine
C)  marijuana
D)  amyl nitrite

Question 13

When a person develops a tolerance to a substance,he or she no longer needs an increasing amount of the substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Psychoactive drugs change mood or behavior by acting on

Accepted Answer

A)  the heart.
B)  the liver.
C)  blood production.
D)  brain chemistry.

Question 15

The effects of cocaine are felt in about

Accepted Answer

A)  10 seconds if inhaled.
B)  10 seconds if injected.
C)  10 minutes if snorted.
D)  10 minutes if injecteD.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for drug use?

Accepted Answer

A)  being male
B)  being from a dysfunctional family
C)  being a thrill-seeker
D)  being an independent thinker D

Question 17

Which of the following drug factors is the relationship between when a drug was taken and the intensity of its effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  pharmacological properties
B)  dose-response function
C)  method of use
D)  time-action function

Question 18

Choose a perspective on the question of drug legalization OR on the issue of drug testing in the workplace.Present at least three points or arguments in support of your position.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Possible effects of excessive or long-term use of inhalants include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  increased risk of cancer.
B)  damage to the liver.
C)  impaired bone marrow function.
D)  damage to the reproductive system.

Question 20

Opioids tend to induce euphoria and stimulate activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Drug Misuse and Addiction

Which statement about PCP is TRUE?

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Under the influence of CNS stimulants,heart rate and blood pressure are decreased.

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Developing strategies for resisting peer pressure is an effective technique in preventing drug abuse.

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Choose a behavior-such as Internet use,exercise,work,or shopping-that can become addictive if taken to the extreme.Explain why that behavior might become addicting,evaluate your potential risk for becoming addicted to it,and explain what you can do to lower your risk.

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The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is

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Which of the following is an example of codependent behavior?

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Heroin and morphine are examples of hallucinogenic drugs.

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