Question 1

Marijuana may forestall the loss of lean muscle mass associated with AIDS.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym.He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders?

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A)  bipolar disorder
B)  anorexia nervosa
C)  exercise addiction
D)  bulimiaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Bath salts

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A)  are powders that release an intoxicating fragrance when poured into hot water.
B)  can cause a rapid drop in blood pressure and heart rate when ingested,snorted,or injected.
C)  can produce anxiety,agitation,hallucinations,and paranoia when used at high doses.
D)  are a relatively new form of MDMA.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

College students who become addicted to gambling face an increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  failing grades.
B)  serious debt.
C)  smoking.
D)  psychological difficulties.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about PCP?

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A)  It can cause nausea and vomiting and reduce heart and respiratory rate.
B)  It was first used as an anesthetic.
C)  Its effects are unpredictable.
D)  It is still used by doctors in some states.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine,and can therefore act in what way on the body?

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A)  as a hallucinogen
B)  as a stimulant
C)  as a depressant
D)  as a narcoticE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

People with a physiological dependence on a substance,such as an addictive drug,will experience

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A)  withdrawal but not tolerance.
B)  tolerance but not withdrawal.
C)  neither tolerance nor withdrawal.
D)  both tolerance and withdrawal.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it

Accepted Answer

A)  negatively affects night vision.
B)  slows reaction time and impedes decision making.
C)  alters color and depth perception.
D)  may cause seizures.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A large dose of cocaine can cause

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A)  increased heart rate and blood pressure.
B)  decreased heart rate and blood pressure.
C)  increased appetite and fatigue.
D)  a sustained high.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Distinguish between drug misuse and abuse.Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.

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Drug misuse is the use of a drug for a p...

Question 11

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive.He is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  obsession.
B)  compulsion.
C)  loss of control.
D)  denial.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE about inhalants?

Accepted Answer

A)  The products used are illegal for purchase by minors.
B)  They reach the bloodstream 10 minutes after inhalation.
C)  Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities.
D)  The effects last for days.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as

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A)  hallucinogens.
B)  depressants.
C)  stimulants.
D)  carcinogens.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

How would you recognize technology addiction in a friend or family member? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.

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A technology addict consistently spends ...

Question 15

Mescaline

Accepted Answer

A)  is derived from a cactus.
B)  takes effect very fast.
C)  is a depressant.
D)  has a pleasant,sweet taste.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  They potentiate the effect of other drugs on the nervous system.
B)  They enhance,suppress,or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.
C)  They speed up energy metabolism and body movements.
D)  They depress or slow all body functions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Among American adults,the second most commonly abused type of drug,after marijuana,is

Accepted Answer

A)  inhalants.
B)  ergogenic drugs.
C)  over-the-counter drugs.
D)  prescription drugs.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

As a strategy to curb drug abuse,drug testing by employers is primarily designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  help drug users.
B)  punish offenders.
C)  identify drug dealers.
D)  address safety concerns.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  mainlining.
B)  counseling.
C)  detoxification.
D)  rehabilitation.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with compulsive

Accepted Answer

A)  eating.
B)  exercise.
C)  lying.
D)  borrowing.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 11: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

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Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine,and can therefore act in what way on the body?

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Mescaline

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Bath salts

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