ch 14 prac quiz

Question 1

Clea has been using cocaine for a while now. She has been without any cocaine for 24 hours and as a result is experiencing strange behaviors and physiological responses. She is most likely showing signs of:
a. a drive-control disorder.
b. substance intoxication.
c. substance withdrawal.
d. tolerance.

Answer 1

c. substance withdrawal.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States?
a. Heroin
b. Cannabis
c. LSD
d. Cocaine

Answer 2

b. Cannabis

Question 3

What is the physiological effect of nicotine?
a. It suppresses several biochemicals including dopamine and norepinephrine.
b. It reduces the craving to smoke more.
c. It resembles a fight-or-flight response.
d. It reduces stress and anxiety.

Answer 3

c. It resembles a fight-or-flight response.

Question 4

Dennis is undergoing treatment to stop alcohol use. As a result of treatment, he cannot even take one alcoholic drink because he starts to feel sick and dizzy and feels like vomiting when he thinks about drinking or tries to drink. Which form of treatment is he using?
a. antagonist drug therapy
b. cognitive therapy
c. harm reduction therapy
d. prevention therapy

Answer 4

a. antagonist drug therapy

Question 5

Passing out from a high blood level of alcohol
a. means a person has not yet developed tolerance.
b. means that a person’s blackouts have worsened and increased over time.
c. may actually be a safety device.
d. may be the result of an allergic reaction to alcohol.

Answer 5

c. may actually be a safety device.

Question 6

Cocaine prevents the reuptake of _____ into the transmitting neuron, causing it to accumulate in the synapse and maintaining the pleasurable feeling associated with cocaine use.
a. serotonin
b. epinephrine
c. prolactin
d. dopamine

Answer 6

d. dopamine

Question 7

Some psychologists have argued that a more credible approach to college drinking than abstinence programs is to recognize drinking as normative behavior and focus education on the immediate risks of drinking to excess and the payoffs of moderation. This is an example of a:
a. harm reduction model.
b. disease model.
c. covert sensitization therapy.
d. benefit-maximization model.

Answer 7

a. harm reduction model.

Question 8

_____ are volatile substances that produce chemical vapors, which can be inhaled and which depress the central nervous system.
a. Inhalants
b. Amphetamines
c. Opioids
d. Barbiturates

Answer 8

a. Inhalants

Question 9

Jim is over at a friend’s house to pregame before going out. He takes a substance that provides an instant rush of euphoria followed by heightened self-esteem, alertness, energy, and feelings of competence. He has most likely taken:
a. benzodiazepines
b. opiates
c. cocaine
d. alcohol

Answer 9

c. cocaine

Question 10

Alicia’s doctor has prescribed medication to help with her anxiety and insomnia. Which of the following best represents the class of medications he most likely prescribed?
a. Opioids
b. Amphetamines
c. Benzodiazepines
d. Phencyclidine

Answer 10

c. Benzodiazepines

Question 11

A 28-year-old man frequently uses cocaine at social events, even though it causes problems in his personal relationships and job performance. He does not experience physical withdrawal symptoms or intoxication when using it. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Substance intoxication
b. Substance abuse
c. Substance dependence
d. Substance withdrawal

Answer 11

b. Substance abuse

Question 12

Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of the third stage of alcohol withdrawal?
a. Headaches and fatigue
b. Tremors and sweating
c. Delirium tremens, hallucinations, and seizures
d. Insomnia and irritability

Answer 12

c. Delirium tremens, hallucinations, and seizures

Question 13

Which of the following stimulants has a longer duration of action, is often used to treat ADHD, and can cause increased alertness and euphoria but also carries a risk of overstimulation, paranoia, and heart problems when abused?
a. Cocaine
b. Nicotine
c. Caffeine
d. Amphetamines

Answer 13

d. Amphetamines

Question 14

Which stimulant is known to be highly addictive and is typically consumed through inhalation or intravenous injection, leading to a rapid onset of intense grandiosity and euphoria followed by a crash?
a. Cocaine
b. Nicotine
c. Amphetamines
d. Caffeine

Answer 14

a. Cocaine

Question 15

Chronic inhalant use can lead to severe neurological damage. Which of the following is NOT a common neurological effect of inhalant abuse?
a. Permanent damage to the central nervous system
b. Degeneration and lesions of the brain
c. Respiratory depression
d. Hallucinations and delusions

Answer 15

d. Hallucinations and delusions

Question 16

Which of the following substances is primarily known for its sedative and analgesic properties, and is commonly prescribed for pain relief but also carries a high risk of dependence and overdose?
a. Ecstasy
b. Opioids
c. GHB
d. Ketamine

Answer 16

b. Opioids

Question 17

Which of the following substances is a central nervous system depressant that is often used recreationally to enhance the effects of alcohol or other sedatives, but can also treat anxiety and narcolepsy?
a. Rohypnol
b. Ketamine
c. GHB
d. Ecstasy

Answer 17

c. GHB

Question 18

Which of the following situations would have the LOWEST rates of substance use:
a. People living in poverty
b. Women in abusive relationships
c. Adolescents who witness interparental conflict
d. People in higher socioeconomic classes with access to drugs

Answer 18

d. People in higher socioeconomic classes with access to drugs

Question 19

Which of the following biological treatments is primarily used to help people with opioid use disorders by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings through replacement therapy?
a. Antianxiety drugs
b. Antagonist drugs
c. Methadone maintenance programs
d. Naltrexone

Answer 19

c. Methadone maintenance programs

Question 20

The primary solution for substance use disorder that focuses on minimizing the immediate risks associated with excessive use and emphasizes moderation as an alternative is most closely associated with which of the following?
a. Harm reduction strategies
b. Strict abstinence models
c. Drug replacement therapy
d. Motivational interviewing

Answer 20

a. Harm reduction strategies