HSCI 336 - Health Aspects of Drug Use » Summer 2020 » Quiz 2

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Question #1
Which of the following statements best describes the term "drug toxicity"?
A.   It refers to the use of prescribed drugs in greater amounts than, or for purposes other than, those prescribed by a physician or dentist.
B.   It refers to a state in which the individual uses the drug so frequently and consistently that it appears that it would be difficult for the person to get along without using the drug.
C.   It refers to the effects of drugs that interfere with normal functioning in such a way as to produce dangerous or potentially dangerous consequences.
D.   It refers to a phenomenon seen with many drugs, in which repeated exposure to the same dose of the drug results in a lesser effect.
Question #2
In the United States, the ________ compiles data from death certificates and in most of these a cause of death is recorded.
A.   Monitoring the Future study (MTF)
B.   Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)
C.   Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5)
D.   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Question #3
In 2008 it was reported that the incidence of new HIV infections associated with intravenous drug use had declined by 80 percent in the past 20 years. According to the text, which of these factors led to this decrease?
A.   increased Narcotics Anonymous attendance
B.   sexual abstinence education
C.   syringe exchange programs
D.   decreased use of hormonal contraceptives
Question #4
When repeated exposure to the same dose of a drug results in a lesser effect, this is called
A.   tolerance.
B.   dependence.
C.   vaccination.
D.   acute toxicity.
Question #5
The occurrence of a withdrawal syndrome is evidence of
A.   physical dependence.
B.   chronic behavioral disorder.
C.   an antigen-antibody reaction.
D.   craving.
Question #6
Jonathan had tried cocaine when he was a school student and slowly started to use it regularly. He does odd jobs to earn money for buying cocaine. When he is unable to find jobs, he even robs people. Which of the following characteristics does Jonathan exhibit in this scenario:
A.   Physical dependence
B.   Psychological dependence
C.   Tolerance
D.   Behavioral toxicity
Question #7
The DSM-5 does not define addiction as such, but has diagnostic criteria for
A.   drug-associated bipolar disorder.
B.   habituation.
C.   substance use disorders.
D.   chronic intoxication.
Question #8
As views of substance dependence have changed based on scientific research, the real driving force behind repeated excessive drug use is now believed to be
A.   unmet psychological needs in early childhood.
B.   psychological dependence, based on reinforcement.
C.   physical dependence, caused by tolerance.
D.   an allergic reaction to the substance.
Question #9
Which of these substances has the highest lifetime estimate of dependence?
A.   LSD
B.   alcohol
C.   nicotine
D.   marijuana
Question #10
In the context of substance use, ________ is defined as a procedure in which a behavioral event is followed by a consequent event such that the behavior is then more likely to be repeated.
A.   tolerance
B.   antecedence
C.   idealization
D.   reinforcement
Question #11
The text lists three concerns that led to the adoption of the first U.S. laws regulating what we now call controlled substances. Which of these was NOT one of the three?
A.   association of drug use with crime
B.   toxicity
C.   dependence
D.   high profits for drug sellers
Question #12
Those who are diagnosed with a personality disorder, such as antisocial personality disorder,
A.   have an increased likelihood of also having a substance use disorder.
B.   are neither more nor less likely to have a substance use disorder.
C.   are actually less likely to be dependent on a substance.
D.   are often given stimulant drugs as a treatment for the personality disorder.
Question #13
In determining whether using a drug causes people to become criminals, it is important to remember that
A.   there is no relationship between crime and illicit drug use.
B.   consistent personality changes are likely with even a few exposures to heroin or cocaine.
C.   most illicit drugs cause damage to the areas of the brain responsible for understanding right from wrong.
D.   research studies find that indicators of criminal or antisocial behavior usually occur before the first use of any illicit drug.
Question #14
Which of the following drugs has been clearly linked to crimes and violence?
A.   heroin
B.   cocaine
C.   alcohol
D.   marijuana
Question #15
About how many arrests are made in the U.S. each year for drug-law violations?
A.   1,500,000
B.   5,000
C.   50,000
D.   200,000
Question #16
When using a substance makes normal activities such as driving result in harmful accidents, this is called
A.   behavioral tolerance.
B.   laissez-faire.
C.   drug misuse.
D.   behavioral toxicity.
Question #17
Acute drug effects are those that
A.   are unrelated to dose.
B.   are caused by the immediate presence of the drug in the body.
C.   last more than a day.
D.   are dangerous.
Question #18
Which of the following is an example of chronic physiological toxicity?
A.   high blood pressure from smoking
B.   paranoia from methamphetamine use
C.   respiratory arrest from an alcohol overdose
D.   amotivational syndrome
Question #19
The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)
A.   monitors arrest rates for various drug-law violations.
B.   is a voluntary organization for teachers and police officers.
C.   monitors drug-related medical emergencies.
D.   is a system of free public-service announcements.
Question #20
According to recent DAWN data, which of these substances is near the top of both the emergency room visits and drug-related deaths lists?
A.   ecstasy (MDMA)
B.   marijuana
C.   alcohol-in-combination
D.   methamphetamine
Question #21
Extra Credit : Which of the following statements best describes a drug recognition expert (DRE)?
A.   A physician trained to recognize a variety of medication that is administered for drug-related problems
B.   A teacher trained to recognize the scent of burning marijuana in school premises
C.   A police officer trained to examine intoxicated individuals to determine which of several classes of drugs caused the intoxication
D.   An emergency room personnel trained to record the actual cause behind drug-related emergency room visits in hospital emergency departments

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