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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
Points earned on this question: 0
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
Points earned on this question: 2
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
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