chapter 8 practice questions

Question 1

James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect. This demonstrates
A) withdrawal. C) adjustment.
B) tolerance. D) intolerance.

Answer 1

B) tolerance.

Question 2

Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is
A) drug abuse. C) drug misuse.
B) drug use. D) drug tolerance.

Answer 2

C) drug misuse.

Question 3

A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is
A) an illicit drug. C) a synergistic drug.
B) a prescription drug. D) a drug.

Answer 3

D) a drug.

Question 4

The fastest-acting method of injection is
A) inunction. C) intravenous.
B) intramuscular. D) subcutaneous.

Answer 4

C) intravenous.

Question 5

All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that
A) they are designed to melt at body temperature.
B) they are inserted into the vagina or anus.
C) they enable a drug to be released into the bloodstream.
D) they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.

Answer 5

D) they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.

Question 6

Addictive substances and behaviors
A) have the potential to produce a positive mood change.
B) eventually lose their hold on a person over time.
C) do not necessarily have negative consequences.
D) involve some type of substance abuse.

Answer 6

A) have the potential to produce a positive mood change.

Question 7

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
A) insomnia. C) hypertension.
B) ADHD. D) anxiety.

Answer 7

B) ADHD.

Question 8

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?
A) They potentiate the effect of other drugs on the nervous system.
B) They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.
C) They speed up energy metabolism and body movements.
D) They depress or slow all body functions.

Answer 8

B) They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?
A) Some require a prescription.
B) They are monitored under the care of a physician.
C) They can be abused.
D) They cannot be abused.

Answer 9

C) They can be abused.

Question 10

Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?
A) joining an addict in a destructive behavior, such as regularly getting drunk at parties
B) having a history of substance abuse during the teen years
C) trying to encourage an addicted family member or friend to get help
D) striving to meet another person’s needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way

Answer 10

D) striving to meet another person’s needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way

Question 11

If you have questions about synergistic drug interactions involving prescription medications, you should talk to a
A) pharmacist or physician. C) therapist.
B) fitness trainer. D) naturopath

Answer 11

A) pharmacist or physician.

Question 12

Heroin has a
A) high potential for addiction and limited medical use.
B) high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.
C) low potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.
D) high potential for addiction and accepted medical use.

Answer 12

B) high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.

Question 13

Opioids are also called
A) depressants. C) narcotics.
B) stimulants. D) hallucinogens.

Answer 13

C) narcotics.

Question 14

Marijuana today is
A) not subject to state or federal drug laws.
B) not able to be orally ingested.
C) less of a health risk than it used to be.
D) much more potent than it was in the 1960s.

Answer 14

D) much more potent than it was in the 1960s.

Question 15

When drugs activate the brain’s pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?
A) dopamine C) melamine
B) ketamine D) amphetamine

Answer 15

A) dopamine

Question 16

Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT
A) increased risk of testicular cancer in males.
B) increased risk of lung disorders.
C) increased production of testosterone in males.
D) increased risk of developing serious mental health problems.

Answer 16

C) increased production of testosterone in males.

Question 17

Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it
A) negatively affects night vision.
B) slows reaction time and impedes decision making.
C) alters color and depth perception.
D) may cause seizures.

Answer 17

B) slows reaction time and impedes decision making.

Question 18

Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all
A) available over the counter. C) amphetamines.
B) opioids. D) available by prescription.

Answer 18

B) opioids.

Question 19

The most popular form of LSD is
A) a powder that is snorted. C) a pill that is swallowed.
B) blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed. D) a liquid that is injected

Answer 19

B) blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?
A) It is the active chemical in a type of grass.
B) Its physical effects wear off in 1-2 hours.
C) It can cause hallucinations.
D) It is similar to marijuana in its physical effects.

Answer 20

C) It can cause hallucinations.

Question 21

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)
A) mild hallucinogen. C) narcotic.
B) antidepressant. D) anesthetic.

Answer 21

A) mild hallucinogen.

Question 22

Anabolic steroids are a type of
A) hallucinogenic drug. C) ergogenic drug.
B) anti-psychotic drug. D) testosterone-reducing drug.

Answer 22

C) ergogenic drug.

Question 23

Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?
A) Gambling problems do not tend to become worse over time.
B) Gambling problems are greater among individuals with high socioeconomic status.
C) Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money.
D) People with a compulsive gambling disorder and people who abuse drugs have entirely different cravings and highs.

Answer 23

C) Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money.

Question 24

Chemicals in household products such as varnish, glues, and gasoline are examples of
A) club drugs. C) stimulants.
B) inhalants. D) over-the-counter drugs.

Answer 24

B) inhalants.

Question 25

An interaction in which drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable reactions is called
A) antagonism. C) intolerance.
B) synergism. D) cross-tolerance.

Answer 25

C) intolerance.

Question 26

The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is
A) antagonism. C) intolerance.
B) synergism. D) cross-tolerance.

Answer 26

A) antagonism.

Question 27

The development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is
A) antagonism. C) intolerance.
B) synergism. D) cross-tolerance.

Answer 27

D) cross-tolerance.

Question 28

Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the
A) autonomic nervous system. C) peripheral nervous system.
B) central nervous system. D) parasympathetic nervous system.

Answer 28

B) central nervous system.

Question 29

Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine, and can therefore act in what way on the body?
A) as a hallucinogen C) as a depressant
B) as a stimulant D) as a narcotic

Answer 29

B) as a stimulant

Question 30

Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is
A) inhalants. C) over-the-counter drugs.
B) ergogenic drugs. D) prescription drugs.

Answer 30

D) prescription drugs.