Quiz 7: The Drugs

All psychoactive drugs alter: A) feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. B) mood, attitude, and outcomes. C) family functioning. D) intelligence. E) Social outlets.

Alcohol remains a drug of choice for many in the United States. _____ of persons over 12 years old have tried alcohol. A) Most (87%) B) Over Half (52%) C) Almost one-third (32%) D) Two-thirds (67%) E) Over one-quarter (26%)

An addicted brain is one that has changed in _______, _________, and _________ to the point drug addicted behavior undermines voluntary control. A) Mass, Physiology, and, Chemistry B) Chemistry, Structure, and Genetics C) Biology, Neurology, and Genetics D) Weight, elasticity, and biochemically E) None of the above

here is a strong genetic link to addictions. It is estimated that _______% of addiction vulnerability is genetic A) 15-35 B) 40-60 C) 35-50 D) Over 60 E) 95

he withdrawal from a drug is typically _____________. A) the opposite effect from the drug addicted to B) 5-7 days C) 7-11 days D) involving cramping and tremors E) not found in younger "users"

Withdrawal develops when: A) a person is addicted. B) a drug is discontinued suddenly in an addicted person. C) whenever a person has used for over 10 years. D) the liver begins to fail. E) a person begins IV drug use.

Severe alcohol withdrawal may be accompanied by seizures and delirium tremens; the latter may include which of the following symptoms? A) Tremors, headaches, and dry mouth B) Horizontal eye nystagmus C) Shame, guilt, and remorse D) Vivid hallucinations, often terrifying, insomnia, and autonomic arousal E) Blackouts

Opiate withdrawal, though not life threatening, can be severe and include all the following symptoms except: A) muscle pain. B) diarrhea. C) hot/cold flashes. D) dysphoria. E) seizures.

Pharmacotherapy's for-opiate addictions have included: A) methadone, LAAM, buprenorphine, and oxycodone. B) methadone, Naloxone, hydrocodone, and buprenorphine. C) methadone, buprenorphine, naloxone, and LAAM. D) methadone, naloxone, cortisone, and mu receptors. E) all of the above.

Physical signs of opiate intoxication include all but: A) constricted pupils. B) slurred speech. C) heightened arousal. D) impairment of attention. E) poor memory.

Physical signs of amphetamine intoxication include all but: A) increased energy B) increased appetite. C) dilated pupils. D) irritable. E) anxious.

Dissociative anesthetics produce a range of intoxication stages including: A) conscious with mild psychological effect. B) stupor, light comas with responsiveness to pain. C) coma unresponsive to pain. D) all of the above. E) none of the above.

Inhalants are attractive to youth as they are easily accessed and inexpensive.his is quite alarming given the hazards including all but: A) long-term brain damage. B) respiratory arrest. C) liver damage. D) delayed onset puberty (physical development). E) bone marrow damage.

Cigarettes are responsible for approximately ____ deaths in the Unites States each year. A) 200,000 B) 450,000 C) 100,000 D) 1,000,000 E) This data is not tracked.

Smokers who quit are most successful when using the following method: A) cold turkey. B) gradual reduction in potency of cigarettes. C) specialized filters. D) organized cessation programs. E) aversion strategies.

According to thereatment Outcomes Prospective Study, treatment is effective.he outcome is greatest when clients: A) want to get better. B) remain in treatment for at least 90 days. C) remain in treatment at least 6 months. D) when they have a sponsor. E) admit they have a problem.

All drugs of abuse directly affect the brain or CNS.

Seeking intoxication states is fairly common in the animal kingdom.

Cannabis is considered a mild hallucinogen.

Anti-anxiety medications are much safer than alcohol in terms of their withdrawal potential.

Opiate are culpable in the most severe of all drug family withdrawals. The following are all short answer questions:

Describe a likely withdrawal scenario from amphetamines.

he author indicates two primary strategies for the treatment of opiate addictions; maintenance, and abstinent-based. What are the differences between the two?

Rohypnol is commonly referred to as the "date rape" drug. What actions or effects of this drug lend to this horrific label?

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a neurological emergency caused by alcohol. Describe several of the observable symptoms of this malady. What is the typical treatment protocol?