Health 9

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that

Steven would spend only 1 hour in the gym 3 times and week, but recently he has been spending 3 hours a day 7 days a week working out. He has noticed that his back is chronically hurting. Once Steven has stopped his work out, he starts thinking about what he did not accomplish. This is an example of what type of behavior?

Tom notices that he has to take a larger dose of a drug to achieve the same "high." This condition he is experiencing is known as

Mike only thinks about how to get "high," and when he is coming off his "high" he begins to think about when he is going to get "high" again. Which type of addictive behavior is he exhibiting?

All of the following are characteristics associated with addictive behavior, EXCEPT

Which characteristic of addictive behavior is when an individual needs more and more of a particular substance?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a psychoactive drug?

The contemporary term for what was formerly called addiction is now referred to as

When Tomas does not drink alcohol, he experiences tremors and shaking. He is experiencing

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

A psychological risk factor for drug dependence is

Lindsey has a drug dependence. As a result, she is at risk for

Psychoactive drugs change mood or behavior by acting on

the heart.

the liver.

the spinal cord.

brain chemistry.

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In terms of drug use, setting means the

user's expectations.

placebo effect.

overall effects of the drug.

social environment.

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Narcotics is another term for

opioids.

psychedelics.

stimulants.

deliriants.

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A slang term used to describe barbiturates is

snow.

downers.

horse.

ice.

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A stimulant

increases blood pressure.

dilates blood vessels.

decreases gastric secretions.

constricts the bronchial tubes.

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Which of the following is NOT a CNS stimulant?

cocaine

nicotine

caffeine

alcohol

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Jose is a chronic user of cocaine. Which of the following is he likely to experience?

inflammation of the lining of the nose

irregular heartbeat

high blood pressure

irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure

All of these choices are correct.

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

may show signs of behavioral problems.

tend to be lethargic.

have mild temperament patterns.

have enlarged heads.

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"Ice," "crank," and "crystal" are common names for

cocaine.

heroin.

barbiturates.

amphetamines.

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Which of the following stimulants is used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder?

caffeine

crystal methamphetamine

Ritalin

ephedrine

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Which of the following is a legal prescription central nervous system stimulant that is also sometimes abused?

Xanax

Valium

Oxycontin

Ritalin

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Which of the following products contains caffeine?

tea

headache remedies

cola

tea and cola

All of these choices are correct.

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The most widely used illegal drug in the United States is

heroin.

cocaine.

marijuana.

crack.

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Effects of marijuana include

decreased heart rate.

dilation of blood vessels in the eyes.

decreased appetite.

increased attentiveness.

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Evidence indicates that the most probable long-term effect of smoking marijuana is

stroke.

damage to the respiratory system.

heart disease.

psychosis.

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Which drug is most closely associated with flashbacks?

LSD

cocaine

marijuana

amyl nitrite

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All of the following are other names for PCP, EXCEPT

"angel dust."

"magic mushrooms."

"hog."

"peace pill."

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

hallucinogens.

sedative-hypnotics.

inhalants.

opioids.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding drug treatment?

There is no single best method of treatment.

Many studies show that being treated is only successful if combined with drug testing.

To be successful, treatment must deal with the reasons behind people's drug abuse.

There is no single best method of treatment and, to be successful, treatment must deal with the reasons behind people's drug abuse.

All of these statements are true.

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Which of the following is an example of codependent behavior?

Jaime confronted Frank, who was obviously intoxicated before dinner, about his drinking.

Marie refused to loan money to Sally, whom she suspected would spend it on drugs.

Susan called her boyfriend's boss to say he was sick and couldn't come into work; in truth, he was hung over.

Chad wants to help Cheryl work out a way to kick her habit, but he refuses to join her in drug use.

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According to the text, the best solution to drug abuse is

prevention.

more available drug treatment programs.

legalization of drugs.

more frequent drug testing in schools and the workplace.

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