Question 1

Which of the following statements about addiction is FALSE?

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A)   Addictive behaviours share many common characteristics.
B)   Most people engage in activities that are potentially addictive.
C)   Addiction often starts when a person does something he or she thinks will bring pleasure or help avoid pain.
D)   Research suggests that addiction is caused by a single factor.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Ketamine is also known as:

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A)   angel dust.
B)   Special K.
C)   M.
D)   boomers.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

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

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A)   paranoia.
B)   the set effect.
C)   the placebo effect.
D)   delusion.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) C

Question 4

A slang term used to describe barbiturates is

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A)   horse.
B)   downers.
C)   ice.
D)   snow.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Carl is a second year college student. Over the last 12 months, he has spent his weekends drinking alcohol and playing poker. He does not drink on weekdays but occasionally uses "speed" if it is available to stay awake during the all-night poker games. He then takes Valium so that he can sleep during the day and be rested for the next night's game. Carl's friends are worried that Carl is hooked on drugs and that he can't stop, but Carl claims that he has no problem with his drug use. Carl boasts that he can drink more beer now than he could when he first came to college without becoming as intoxicated or having a hangover the next day. He dismisses the risks associated with mixing alcohol with other drugs like Valium, stating that only people who don't know what they are doin have problems. Carl attends his classes, although he has been missing the early Monday class and his overall grade-point average has dropped this semester. Carl is showing signs of

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A)   alcohol withdrawal.
B)   psychosis.
C)   alcohol tolerance.
D)   dual disorders.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Drug addiction is defined by three important characteristics: compulsive desire, need to increase, and harmful effects to the individual.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

The most widely used illegal drug in Canada is

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A)   heroin.
B)   cocaine.
C)   crack.
D)   marijuana.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

Oxycodone is also known as:

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A)   junk.
B)   sugar.
C)   ludes.
D)   vike.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

For a diagnosis of moderate substance use disorder, an individual must demonstrate _____ of 11 symptoms.

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A)   5-6
B)   3-4
C)   4-5
D)   2-3E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Opium is also known as:

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A)   oxy.
B)   Big O.
C)   H.
D)   candy.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Mike was always interested in being popular, so during his sophomore year in high school he began to use marijuana so he would fit in. After using it for little over a year, he began to need it to relax and also had to use more of it to get the same effect. He then started to use cocaine to get the same effect. He noticed that, when he was not under the influence of the drug, he felt irritable and anxious. When Mike stopped using cocaine, his physical state was exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)   tolerance.
B)   dependence.
C)   loss of control.
D)   withdrawal.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The time-action function is the relationship between

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A)   when a drug is taken and the intensity of its effect.
B)   a person's drug use and the effect of the drug.
C)   how a drug is taken and how strong a response it produces.
D)   a drug and a person's body chemistry.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

CNS depressants are used for their calming properties before an operation. What are they combined with prior to surgery to obtain that calming reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)   antiseptic
B)   anesthetic
C)   stimulant
D)   tranquillizerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

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

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A)   It is a situation where the drug-induced individual is in a state of severe withdrawal.
B)   It is a situation where the drug-induced individual is in a state of psychosis.
C)   It is a situation whereby information learned in a drug-induced state is difficult to recall when the individual is not under the influence of the drug.
D)   It is a situation whereby a student is dependent on a drug to perform during exams.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

List (a) four factors that increase the likelihood that someone will try illicit drugs,
a() four factors that decrease the likelihood that someone will try illicit drugs, and
b() four factors that increase the likelihood that someone who uses psychoactive drugs will become dependent.

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(a) Four factors that increase the likelihood that someone will try illicit drugs:
1. Peer pressure: Being surrounded by friends or social groups who use drugs can increase the likelihood of trying illicit drugs.
2. Family history: Having family members who use drugs or have a history of substance abuse can increase the likelihood of trying illicit drugs.
3. Mental health issues: Individuals with mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety may be more likely to try illicit drugs as a way to self-medicate.
4. Lack of education or awareness: Not being properly informed about the risks and consequences of drug use can increase the likelihood of trying illicit drugs.

(b) Four factors that decrease the likelihood that someone will try illicit drugs:
1. Strong support system: Having a strong support system of family and friends who discourage drug use can decrease the likelihood of trying illicit drugs.
2. Education and awareness: Being well-informed about the risks and consequences of drug use can decrease the likelihood of trying illicit drugs.
3. Healthy coping mechanisms: Learning healthy ways to cope with stress and emotions can decrease the likelihood of trying illicit drugs as a means of self-medication.
4. Access to resources: Having access to resources such as mental health support and community programs can decrease the likelihood of trying illicit drugs.

(c) Four factors that increase the likelihood that someone who uses psychoactive drugs will become dependent:
1. Genetic predisposition: Having a family history of substance abuse can increase the likelihood of becoming dependent on psychoactive drugs.
2. Early age of use: Starting drug use at a young age can increase the likelihood of developing dependence on psychoactive drugs.
3. Co-occurring mental health disorders: Individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders may be more susceptible to developing dependence on psychoactive drugs.
4. Lack of support and resources: Not having access to support and resources for addressing drug use can increase the likelihood of becoming dependent on psychoactive drugs.

Question 16

All of the following are good strategies for keeping up energy levels, EXCEPT

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A)   exercise regularly
B)   sleep more especially during times of illness
C)   increase overall consumption of trans or saturated fats
D)   increase consumption of complex carbohydratesE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

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A)   route of administration
B)   pharmacological properties
C)   dose-response function
D)   method of useE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Perhaps the most well-known medication for drug abuse is

Accepted Answer

A)   codeine.
B)   morphine.
C)   methadone.
D)   Xanax.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

A stimulant

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Tom notices that he has to take a larger dose of a drug to achieve the same "high." This condition he is experiencing is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   loss of control.
B)   compulsion.
C)   drug abuse.
D)   tolerance.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 14: Drug Use and Addiction

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CNS depressants are used for their calming properties before an operation. What are they combined with prior to surgery to obtain that calming reaction?

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

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List (a) four factors that increase the likelihood that someone will try illicit drugs, a() four factors that decrease the likelihood that someone will try illicit drugs, and b() four factors that increase the likelihood that someone who uses psychoactive drugs will become dependent.

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

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