Chapter 11 Notes and Review Questions (Drugs)

[Last update 4/16/04]
Hales, D. (2004). Chapter 11: Drug Use, Misuse, and Abuse In An Invitation to Health (3 ed.) (pp. 273 - 301). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Review Questions

  1. M/C: The most common way to take a drug is: (a) inhaling (b) subcutaneous injection (c) orally (d) intravenous injection.
  2. Injecting drugs just beneath the skin is a ____________ injection, while injecting a drug into a muscle is a  ________________ injection.
  3. M/C: Which route of administration gets drugs into the bloodstream the fastest? (a) oral  (b) intravenous injection (c) intramuscular  (d) inhalation.
  4. M/C: The dosage at which a drug becomes poisonous to the body is: (a) tolerance level (b) set point (c) potentiating level (d) toxicity
  5. M/C: An individual's expectations or preconceptions about using a drug is called: (a) enabling factors (b) drug knowledge (c) mind-set (d) tolerance level
  6. M/C: Medications that are available without a doctor's prescription are called: (a) unsafe (b) over-the-counter (c) not effective (d) herbal remedies
  7. M/C: All of the following are over-the-counter medications that were once only available through prescription EXCEPT: (a) Tagamet (b) Gyne-Lotrimin (c) Monistat (d) Tamoxifen
  8. M/C: All of the following are over-the-counter medications that are often misused EXCEPT: (a) aspirin (b) eye drops (c) laxatives (d) nasal sprays
  9. M/C: All of the following are drugs that commonly trigger an allergic reaction EXCEPT: (a) penicillin (b) aspirin (c) antihistamines (d) sulfa drugs
  10. M/C: The term psychotropic means: (a) addictive (b) illegal (c) mind-affecting (d) inhibiting
  11. M/C: Which of the following substances contains the most caffeine? (a) tea (b) soda (c) coffee (d) chocolate
  12. M/C: The term psychoactive means: (a) addictive (b) mood-altering (c) inhibiting (d) illegal 
  13. M/C: All of the following are characteristics of addiction EXCEPT: (a) compulsion to use a substance (b) loss of control (c) negative consequences (d) ability to admit there is a problem
  14. M/C: Which of the following is a brain chemical associated with addiction? (a) detoxifying enzymes (b) synthroid (c) dopamine (d) lanoxin
  15. M/C: The number one drug abused on college campuses is: (a) alcohol (b) marijuana (c) cocaine (d) ecstasy
  16. M/C: Amphetamines were once widely prescribed to control what? (a) weight (b) blood pressure (c) heart rhythm (d) headaches
  17. M/C: All of the following are symptoms of amphetamine intoxication EXCEPT: (a) elevated blood pressure (b) feelings of anxiety (c) very slow heart rate (d) jitteriness
  18. M/C: The most widely used illegal drug is: (a) cocaine (b) marijuana (c) LSD (d) PCP
  19. M/C: Cocaine can be classified as a: (a) stimulant (b) depressant (c) hallucinogen (d) sedative
  20. M/C: This is the most commonly used hallucinogen in the U.S.: (a) opium (b) LSD (c) PCP (d) crack
  21. M/C: Morphine is most often used to: (a) relieve depression (b) stabilize mood (c) reduce anxiety (d) relieve pain
  22. T/F: Drugs are chemical substance that affects the way you feel and the way your body functions.
  23. This is the fastest method for getting drugs into the bloodstream .
  24. T/F: "Toxicity" is the level at which a drug becomes poisonous.
  25. This term is used to refer to drugs are mind-affecting drugs.
  26. This term is used to development of symptoms that cause psychological and physical distress when drug use stops.
  27. T/F: Monoabuse is when an individual is abusing more than one drug.
  28. This is a white crystalline powder extracted form the leaves of the coca plant.
  29. What is the street name of MDMA?
  30. T/F: Club drugs are inexpensive drugs used by young people to get high and increase stamina during raves and night-long dances.
  31. T/F: Amphetamines are powerful downers.
  32. T/F: Opioids are powerful pain killers.
  33. T/F: Drug misuse is taking a drug for a purpose other than that for which it was initially intended. 
  34. List 4 routes for administration of drugs. different. (ANS: inhalation, ingestion, sub-cut or IM injection, IV injection)
  35. T/F: Laxatives are commonly misused in the mistaken belief that they will help a person permanently lose weight. 
  36. T/F: The chronic effects of a drug often result from long-term use. 
  37. What plant is used to produce marijuana and hashish?
  38. This is the best way to learn about and prevent adverse reactions from prescriptions and OTC drugs.
  39. T/F: Heavy marijuana users may experience withdrawal symptoms when stopping use.
  40. T/F: Often people with substance abuse problems require more and more of their drug to achieve the desired effect.
  41. T/F: Often people with substance abuse problems suffer withdrawal symptoms when they use the drug regularly. 
  42. T/F: Often people with substance abuse problems have a compulsion to use more than one addictive substance.
  43. Which of the following are stimulants? [choose all that apply] (a) cocaine (b) heroin (c) alcohol (d) amphetamines (e) caffeine
  44. T/F: The effects of marijuana can range from euphoria to anxiety and panic.
  45. T/F: The psychoactive effects of marijuana can last for several days.
  46. M/C: Cocaine can cause all of the following except (a) stroke (b) paranoia (c) heart problems (d) enhanced sexual performance
  47. T/F: Club drugs can produce hallucinations and paranoia.
  48. T/F: Relapse is not common in persons who have undergone drug treatment.
  49. T/F: Twelve-step recovery programs (e.g., Alcohols Anonymous) have been shown to be effective in the treatment of alcohol and drug dependency problems.
  50. T/F: Some drug treatment programs use medications to help reduce withdrawal symptoms.