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Exam: 03.07 Psychoactive Drugs

Question 1 (Worth 2 points)

Which of the following statements is true concerning cocaine use in the United States?

During the Civil War, many Confederate soldiers bought cocaine from Union soldiers.

At one time, cocaine was an ingredient in Coca-Cola.

Cocaine was used by early Greek philosophers.

One of the powerful addictive ingredients in cocaine is heroin.

Cocaine is safe for use to relieve pain in pregnant women.

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 2 (Worth 2 points)

Which of the following indicators reflects the possibility of physical dependence?

obsessing about a drug

getting caught with a drug

psychological dependence

abusing a drug

drug tolerance

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 3 (Worth 2 points)

Morphine, heroin, and methadone __________.

are stimulants

are derived from opium

are often used to treat ADHD

increase the action of the central nervous system

are illegal in the United States

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 4 (Worth 2 points)

Chemicals that can alter consciousness, perception, mood, and behavior are called __________.

legal drugs

illegal drugs

hallucinogens

psychoactive drugs

anticholinergic drugs

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 5 (Worth 2 points)

Ward notices that as his supply of marijuana decreases, he starts thinking more and more about where he can get another supply, as well as feeling nervous and anxious. This is an example of __________.

withdrawal

a craving

tolerance

physiological dependence

psychological dependence

Points earned on this question: 0

Question 6 (Worth 2 points)

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

cocaine

alcohol

heroin

marijuana

nicotine

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 7 (Worth 2 points)

Benzedrine, methedrine, and dexedrine are all __________.

narcotics

analgesics

depressants

illegal

amphetamines

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 8 (Worth 2 points)

Which of the following neurotransmitters are associated with alcohol?

GABA

acetylcholine

endorphins

adrenalin

norepinephrine

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 9 (Worth 2 points)

Heroin addiction has been treated with __________.

Morphine

LSD

methadone

amphetamines

hypnosis

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 10 (Worth 2 points)

Russell needs more of the drug he has been using to get the normal high he got when he first started. Russell is experiencing __________.

drug tolerance

drug detoxification

withdrawal

overdrawal

physical dependence

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 11 (Worth 2 points)

What is the largest single preventable cause of premature death in the United States?

cigarette smoking

opiate exhilaration

caffeine intoxication

crack cocaine abuse

alcohol abuse

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 12 (Worth 2 points)

When amphetamines are abused, the resulting effects may include __________.

nervousness, loss of appetite, high blood pressure, and vomiting

increased appetite, sleepiness, and euphoria

heart disease, high blood pressure, impaired circulation, and erectile problems in men

restlessness, insomnia, loss of appetite, heartbeat irregularities, and nervousness

restlessness, insomnia, muscle tension, heartbeat irregularities, and high blood pressure

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 13 (Worth 2 points)

The need to take a drug in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms is called __________.

a craving

tolerance

obsessive compulsion

physical dependence

psychological dependence

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 14 (Worth 2 points)

After taking a drug for several years, Bruce decides to quit taking the drug. He begins to experience a variety of physical symptoms, psychological symptoms such as irritability, and a strong craving for the substance. What term is used to describe what Bruce is experiencing?

tolerance

psychological dependence

drug detoxification

withdrawal

drug intoxication

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 15 (Worth 2 points)

Jane is experiencing loss of equilibrium, decreased sensory and motor capabilities, and double vision. How many drinks is Jane likely to have had?

1-2

3-5

4-6

6-7

8-10

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Question 16 (Worth 2 points)

Caffeine is a __________.

stimulant

depressant

narcotic

psychogenic drug

hallucinogenic

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 17 (Worth 2 points)

Drugs that speed up the functioning of the nervous system are called __________.

stimulants

depressants

narcotics

psychogenics

analgesics

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 18 (Worth 2 points)

Morphine and heroin duplicate the action of __________.

alcohol

cigarettes

LSD

Coca-Cola

endorphins

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 19 (Worth 2 points)

Drugs derived from opium are called __________.

Stimulants

depressants

narcotics

psychogenics

amphetamines

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 20 (Worth 2 points)

LSD is similar to which of the following drugs?

MDMA

Methadone

PCP

CHT

heroin

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 21 (Worth 2 points)

Psychoactive drugs are __________.

drugs that speed up activity in the central nervous system

drugs capable of influencing perception, mood, cognition, or behavior

drugs that slow down activity in the central nervous system

drugs derived from the opium poppy that relieve pain and produce euphoria

synthetic drugs that relieve pain and produce euphoria

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 22 (Worth 2 points)

One major danger of barbiturates is __________.

overstimulation

hyperactivity

drug interaction

sleepwalking

trance induction

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 23 (Worth 2 points)

Which stimulant was widely used as an insecticide in the 1920’s and 30’s?

cocaine

alcohol

amphetamine

nicotine

morphine

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Question 24 (Worth 2 points)

All of the following are signs of physical dependence related to cocaine EXCEPT __________.

compulsivity

loss of control

disregard for consequences of use

disregard for the monetary cost of the drug

obsessing about where to buy it

Points earned on this question: 2

Question 25 (Worth 2 points)

Nicotine is a __________.

stimulant

depressant

narcotic

psychogenic drug

hallucinogenic

Points earned on this question: 2