Substances

Question 1

Use of a single joint can lead to a positive urine marijuana test as many as this number of
days later

Answer 1

4 days later

Question 2

Use of marijuana at an early age may interact with those who have the genetic predisposition & promote the development of this serious mental illness

Answer 2

Schizophrenia

Question 3

The most common psychiatric adverse side effects of marijuana use is psychosis and this

Answer 3

anxiety/panic attacks

Question 4

Cognitive effects of marijuana include amotivation, disorientation, unsteady coordination, altered perception, decreased consciousness and this reason for poor academic performance

Answer 4

memory loss

Question 5

What percent of users become dependent on marijuana?

Answer 5

10%

Question 6

This synthetic Cannabinoid agonist is used to treat anorexia and weight loss in AIDS patients & nausea/vomiting in patients
getting chemo

Answer 6

dronabinol (marinol)

Question 7

Marijuana’s clinical properties include these 3 effects:

Answer 7

anti-inflammatory effects
anti-convulsant effects
anti-emetic effects

Question 8

Which of the following most commonly describes withdrawal from marijuana:

Potentially life threatening,
Significant discomfort, or
Mild symptoms

Answer 8

Mild symptoms

Question 9

What terms describe marijuana use that leads to a reduction in prosocial goal-directed activities that may contribute to poor school or job performance?

Answer 9

amotivational syndrome

Question 10

This non-nicotine agent is thought to increase dopamine and norepinephrine levels and mimic some of the effects of nicotine

Answer 10

Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Question 11

This smoking cessation medication is a long acting partial agonist
at the α4β2NAR

Answer 11

varenicline (chantix)

Question 12

This tricyclic antidepressant is not first-line but a second line smoking cessation agent due to its side effect profile

Answer 12

nortriptyline

Question 13

It is unusual to rare for an individual to start smoking

after this age

Answer 13

21 years old

Question 14

Nicotine withdrawal from smoking cessation usually begins within 24 hours, and peaks at what time post-cessation?

Answer 14

Day 2-3

Question 15

Nicotine withdrawal from smoking cessation usually will lasts how long?

Answer 15

2-3 weeks

Question 16

This alpha-2 adrenergic agonist is used for treating hypertension but has shown promise for smoking cessation

Answer 16

clonidine

Question 17

What is most common tobacco use product?

Answer 17

Cigarettes

Question 18

Disappearance of nausea and dizziness despite repeated tobacco use is an indication of this

Answer 18

Tolerance

Question 19

For ♀ & older adults, a social or moderate drinker is one who does not binge drink & consumes on average no more than how many drinks per day?

Answer 19

One

Question 20

This type of peptide mediates some of alcohol’s rewarding effects by enhancing the midbrain release of dopamine

Answer 20

Opioid

Question 21

This medication inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase leading to a build up of acetaldehyde and negative reinforcement of alcohol use

Answer 21

disulfiram (antabuse)

Question 22

This medication is used in the treatment of alcohol dependence and is available in a monthly depot injection.

Answer 22

naltrexone (vivitrol)

Question 23

These two medications for alcohol use disorder are contraindicated in pts with significantly compromised
liver function.

Answer 23

disulfiram (anatbuse) and naltrexone (vivitrol)

Question 24

For ♂ who are < 65 y/o, a social or moderate drinker is one who does not binge drink & on average consumes no more than how many drinks per day?

Answer 24

Two

Question 25

This alcohol use disorder medication is an opioid mu receptor antagonist as a treatment option

Answer 25

naltrexone (vivitrol)

Question 26

This medication helps prevent relapse, has a common side effect of diarrhea, is safe in hepatic compromised pts, but is contraindicated in pts with severe renal disease

Answer 26

acamprosate (campral)

Question 27

Naltrexone is most effective in treating this aspect of alcohol dependence

Answer 27

cravings

Question 28

Standard drug screens do not detect these drugs and usage typically declines dramatically after the teen years

Answer 28

inhalants

Question 29

The phenylalkylamines class of hallucinogens includes mescaline, DOM, and this most well known drug

Answer 29

MDMA (ecstasy, XTC)

Question 30

First developed as a anesthetic, this drug produces feelings of separation from mind and body-dissociation

Answer 30

Phencylcidine (PCP)

Question 31

Continued use of which hallucinogen has been linked to neurotoxic effects: MDMA, LSD, or PCP

Answer 31

MDMA (ecstasy)

Question 32

Any inhaled volatile hydrocarbons (glues, fuels, paints) may produce “sudden sniffing death” due to what effect?

Answer 32

cardiac arrhythmia

Question 33

Phencylclidine (PCP) can be detected in the urine up to this many days after use

Answer 33

8 days

Question 34

The ergoline class of hallucinogens includes this drug which often produces visual hallucinations which can be frightening to the user

Answer 34

lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)

Question 35

While lab testing can detect PCP, may or may not be helpful detecting hallucinogens, lab testing is not helpful detecting this

Answer 35

inhalants

Question 36

Intoxication with this drug may produce vertical or horizontal nystagmus, diminished responsiveness to pain, and violent behavior

Answer 36

Phencyclidine (PCP)

Question 37

The proportion of users of this are most likely to become dependent on the substance

Answer 37

nicotine

Question 38

Use of this illicit drug is most commonly involved in ER visits

Answer 38

cocaine

Question 39

When sober, users of this drug(s) may re-experience geometric visual hallucinations, flashes of color, intensified colors, or misperception of objects being too large or too small

Answer 39

hallucinogens (Primarily LSD)

Question 40

About 50% of people who attempt to quit smoking develop withdrawal and commonly complain of irritability, difficulty concentrating, and this

Answer 40

anxiety

Question 41

About 50% of people who attempt to quit smoking develop withdrawal and commonly complain of what symptoms?

Answer 41

irritability, difficulty | concentrating, and anxiety

Question 42

Over 80% of tobacco users attempt to quit, 60% relapse within 1 week, and this proportion succeed and do not ever relapse

Answer 42

1 in 20 (5%)

Question 43

A drink is defined as a 1.5 ounce shot, this 4-6 ounces of wine, or this many ounces of beer

Answer 43

12 ounces

Question 44

A drink is defined as a 12 ounce beer, 4-6 ounces of wine, or this many ounces of a shot

Answer 44

1.5 ounce shot

Question 45

A drink is defined as a 1.5 ounce shot, a 12 ounce beer, or this many ounces of wine

Answer 45

4-6 ounces

Question 46

Psychostimulants specifically worsen these symptoms of schizophrenia

Answer 46

hallucinations and paranoia

Question 47

Use of marijuana, alcohol, or this before age 15 are considered to be the three “Gateway Drugs” to later dependence problems

Answer 47

Nicotine

Question 48

What are the three “Gateway Drugs” to later dependence problems

Answer 48

Nicotine Marijuana Alcohol

Question 49

What is the most common illicit drug used worldwide across all age groups?

Answer 49

Marijuana