Question 1

Having a response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug is called

Accepted Answer

A)  self-hypnosis.
B)  the placebo effect.
C)  the set effect.
D)  delusion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause

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A)  impaired fetal growth and development.
B)  increased risk of leukemia in the infant.
C)  cleft palate.
D)  congenital defects of the genitourinary tract.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Addictive behaviors are habits that have grown strong but can still be controlled.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding drugs and crime is FALSE?

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A)  Addicts commit more robberies and burglaries than do criminals who do not use drugs.
B)  People under the influence of drugs are less likely to commit violent crimes than people who do not use drugs.
C)  Many assaults and murders are committed when people try to buy and sell drug territories or settle disputes about drugs.
D)  The criminal justice system is flooded with drug-related cases.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

"Ice" is a(n)

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A)  opioid.
B)  depressant.
C)  hallucinogen.
D)  methamphetamine.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

When Kristen began to smoke,she used only 3-5 cigarettes a day.Now,for her to feel in control during the day,she has to smoke 18 cigarettes.What is she experiencing?

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A)  substance abuse
B)  substance dependence
C)  tolerance
D)  withdrawalE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Bill has just taken ephedrine.He can expect

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A)  an increase in heart rate.
B)  a decrease in blood pressure.
C)  a constriction of the bronchial tubes.
D)  all of these.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The American Psychiatric Association classifies the severity of substance use disorder by the number of criteria a person meets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that

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A)  increases the rate of physiological functions.
B)  alters a person's experiences or consciousness.
C)  is available only with a prescription.
D)  relieves pain and causes relaxation.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the phenomenon known as state dependence?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a situation where an individual using a psychoactive drug is in a state of drug-induced psychosis.
B)  It is a situation whereby information learned in a drug-induced state is difficult to recall when the drug wears off.
C)  It is a situation where an individual who is abusing drugs is in a state of severe withdrawal.
D)  It is a situation whereby a student is dependent on a drug to become calm before taking exams.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The risks associated with drug use and pregnancy are greatest for women

Accepted Answer

A)  prior to conception.
B)  during the first trimester.
C)  during the second trimester.
D)  during the third trimester.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

A stimulant

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A)  increases blood pressure.
B)  dilates blood vessels.
C)  decreases gastric secretions.
D)  constricts the bronchial tubes.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Huffing is the term used for placing an inhalant-soaked rag into one's mouth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends.Which CNS depressant is often used as a "date rape drug" in these environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Valium
B)  Rohypnol
C)  Xanax
D)  LibriumE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

A person who has a long history of abusing depressants is at a higher risk of brain damage,with impaired ability to reason and make judgments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a work-addicted individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  an individual who works 7 days a week
B)  an individual who will work 16+ hours a day
C)  an individual who will work even on vacation
D)  an individual who does not work during family timeE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Jose is a chronic user of cocaine.Which of the following negative consequences might he experience?

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A)  inflammation of the lining of the nose
B)  irregular heartbeat
C)  extremely high blood pressure
D)  all of theseE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following parts of the brain does THC affect?

Accepted Answer

A)  the part controlling balance
B)  the part controlling reaction time
C)  the part controlling coordination
D)  all of theseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The main active ingredient in marijuana is PCP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Injecting drugs increases the user's risk of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  gangrene.
B)  herpes.
C)  HIV infection.
D)  hepatitis C.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 7: Drug Misuse and Addiction

When Kristen began to smoke,she used only 3-5 cigarettes a day.Now,for her to feel in control during the day,she has to smoke 18 cigarettes.What is she experiencing?

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The best definition of a psychoactive drug is a drug that

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A stimulant

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The risks associated with drug use and pregnancy are greatest for women

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Which of the following statements regarding drugs and crime is FALSE?

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The main active ingredient in marijuana is PCP.

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Injecting drugs increases the user's risk of all of the following EXCEPT

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Bill has just taken ephedrine.He can expect

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Jose is a chronic user of cocaine.Which of the following negative consequences might he experience?

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"Ice" is a(n)

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A person who has a long history of abusing depressants is at a higher risk of brain damage,with impaired ability to reason and make judgments.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a work-addicted individual?

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Huffing is the term used for placing an inhalant-soaked rag into one's mouth.

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The American Psychiatric Association classifies the severity of substance use disorder by the number of criteria a person meets.

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Which of the following parts of the brain does THC affect?

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Addictive behaviors are habits that have grown strong but can still be controlled.

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Jane frequently goes to dance clubs and raves with her friends.Which CNS depressant is often used as a "date rape drug" in these environments?

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Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause

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Which of the following best describes the phenomenon known as state dependence?

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Having a response to an inert substance given in place of an active drug is called

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