Question 1

Which of the following statements about addiction is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research suggests that addiction is caused by a single factor.
B)  People with addictions share some characteristics.
C)  Most people engage in activities that are potentially addictive.
D)  Addiction often starts when a person does something to bring pleasure or avoid pain.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

All of the following are characteristics associated with addictive behavior EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  an inability to recognize the risk of the behavior
B)  craving
C)  improved control
D)  relapse and remissionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which statement about PCP is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It creates a state of sensory overload.
B)  It is easy to make and therefore inexpensive.
C)  It was originally developed as a psychiatric drug.
D)  It produces a sense of calm tranquility.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The state of being mentally affected by a chemical is known as addiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Possible effects of excessive or long-term use of inhalants include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  increased risk of cancer.
B)  damage to the liver.
C)  impaired bone marrow function.
D)  damage to the reproductive system.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The placebo effect is related to user expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cocaine is usually derived from

Accepted Answer

A)  the opium poppy.
B)  the hemp plant.
C)  mushrooms.
D)  the coca shrub.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  caffeine
B)  alcohol
C)  aspirin
D)  codeineE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

People who have experienced parental abuse are more at risk for using drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The cocaine "high" lasts for

Accepted Answer

A)  1-5 minutes.
B)  2-10 minutes.
C)  5-20 minutes.
D)  up to 1 hour.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following drug factors is the relationship between the amount of drug taken and the type and intensity of the resulting effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  pharmacological properties
B)  dose-response function
C)  method of use
D)  time-action functionE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The effects of cocaine are felt in about

Accepted Answer

A)  10 seconds if inhaled.
B)  10 seconds if injected.
C)  10 minutes if snorted.
D)  10 minutes if injected.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT typically associated with use of the hallucinogen LSD?

Accepted Answer

A)  altered states of consciousness
B)  synesthesia
C)  feelings of depersonalization
D)  physical dependenceE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Choose a perspective on the question of drug legalization or on the issue of drug testing in the workplace.Present at least three points or arguments in support of your position.

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Question 16

Barbiturates and other CNS depressants are used medicinally for all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  to treat insomnia.
B)  to control seizures.
C)  to treat anxiety.
D)  to control psychoses.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The American Psychiatric Association now believes that there is a clear distinction between addicts and non-addicts or those dependent on a drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Expressing a persistent desire to cut down or regulate substance use is among the listed symptoms in the DSM-5 criteria for a substance use disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance.
B)  dependence.
C)  adjustment.
D)  withdrawal.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following behaviors is NOT characteristic of a substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  needing less of the substance to maintain an altered state
B)  taking larger amounts of a substance over time
C)  changing one's lifestyle to accommodate substance use
D)  continuing to use the substance even when its use is a problemE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 9: Drug Use and Addiction

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The placebo effect is related to user expectations.

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All of the following are characteristics associated with addictive behavior EXCEPT

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Which statement about PCP is TRUE?

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Which of the following statements about addiction is FALSE?

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Possible effects of excessive or long-term use of inhalants include all of the following,EXCEPT

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