Question 1

How many symptoms must a patient display to meet the DSM-5 diagnosis of a moderate Substance Use Disorder?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6 or more

Accepted Answer

According to the DSM-5, a diagnosis of a moderate Substance Use Disorder requires the presence of 2-3 symptoms out of a possible 11.

Question 2

Which of the following would NOT be an example of substance use?
A) Smoking a cigarette
B) Drinking a cup of coffee
C) Taking a sleeping pill
D) Getting drunk

Accepted Answer

Substance use refers to the consumption of drugs or alcohol, including activities like smoking a cigarette, drinking coffee, or taking a sleeping pill, which are all examples of using a substance. Getting drunk, however, is an outcome or effect of substance use (specifically, excessive alcohol consumption) rather than an example of the use itself.

Question 3

In terms of substance­related disorders, the word "addiction" is most closely associated with .
A) substance use
B) intoxication
C) drug dependence
D) polysubstance abuse

Accepted Answer

Addiction is a term that is often used interchangeably with drug dependence, which is characterized by an individual's persistent, compulsive drug use despite the negative consequences it may cause. Therefore, the closest association with the term "addiction" is drug dependence.

Question 4

A perspective of Substance Use Disorder that involves "drug-seeking behaviors" includes all of the following EXCEPT
A) repeated use of the drug.
B) a desperate need to ingest more of the drug.
C) resuming drug use after a period of abstinence.
D) physical symptoms when the drug is no longer used.

Accepted Answer

Physical symptoms when the drug is no longer used may be a characteristic of Substance Withdrawal Disorder, not Substance Use Disorder. The other answer choices are all indicators of drug-seeking behaviors in individuals with Substance Use Disorder.

Question 5

The repeated use of a drug, a desperate need to ingest more of the substance (stealing money to buy drugs, standing outside in the cold to smoke), and the likelihood that use will resume after a period of abstinence are ______ behaviors.
A) drug-seeking
B) drug-avoidant
C) typical
D) psychological

Accepted Answer

The behaviors described are indicative of drug-seeking behavior, as the individual is going to great lengths to obtain and use the drug. This behavior is not typical or psychological, as it is specifically related to the drug use. Drug-avoidant behavior would involve avoiding the drug and the situations associated with it.

Question 6

The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of
A) how drunk or intoxicated a person gets after ingesting a psychoactive substance.
B) whether or not the substance interferes with the person's life.
C) the type and intensity of the substance abuser's biological reaction.
D) which drug is used and whether it is legal or illegal.

Accepted Answer

The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of whether or not the substance interferes with the person's life. This can include interference with work, school, relationships, and other aspects of daily life. It is not simply a matter of how drunk or intoxicated a person gets or the type and intensity of the substance used. Legal status of the substance is also not a determining factor.

Question 7

Substance intoxication includes all of the following EXCEPT
A) the specific drug that is used.
B) how much of a drug is used or ingested.
C) the drug user's individual biological reaction.
D) physiological dependence on the drug.

Accepted Answer

Physiological dependence on the drug is not a part of substance intoxication. The other options, including the specific drug used, the amount ingested, and the individual's biological reaction, are all factors that contribute to substance intoxication.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?
A) Faster reaction time
B) Improved judgment
C) Impaired motor coordination
D) Clear speech

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that affects the brain, impairing motor coordination and influencing balance and gait. This can result in slurred speech, stumbling or swaying. Alcohol can also impact reaction time, but it typically slows it down rather than speeding it up. Improved judgment and clear speech are not common effects of alcohol consumption.

Question 9

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience
A) tolerance to the effects of the drug.
B) withdrawal symptoms if the drug is withdrawn.
C) both tolerance and withdrawal.
D) neither tolerance nor withdrawal.

Accepted Answer

Physiological dependence on a drug typically involves both tolerance, which is a reduced response to the drug over time, and withdrawal, which manifests as unpleasant symptoms when the drug is discontinued. Therefore, the best choice is C, both tolerance and withdrawal. A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug may also experience other symptoms such as cravings, increased drug-seeking behavior, and difficulty controlling or reducing drug use.

Question 10

How many symptoms must a patient display to meet the DSM-5 diagnosis of a Substance Use Disorder?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6 or more

Accepted Answer

To meet the DSM-5 diagnosis criteria for a Substance Use Disorder, a patient must display at least 2 symptoms within a 12-month period.

Question 11

How many symptoms must a patient display to meet the DSM-5 diagnoses of a severe Substance Use Disorder?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6 or more

Accepted Answer

In order to meet the DSM-5 criteria for a severe Substance Use Disorder, the patient must display six or more symptoms.

Question 12

All of the following analgesic substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT .
A) cocaine
B) codeine
C) heroin
D) morphine

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is not classified as an opiate, it is a stimulant drug. The other options (codeine, heroin, morphine) are all classified as opiates due to their ability to bind to opiate receptors in the brain and produce pain relief, sedation, and euphoria.

Question 13

Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years. Recently, she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week. We can expect that Carol will be experiencing .
A) fever and chills
B) nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
C) aches and pains
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

Carol is likely experiencing withdrawal symptoms from narcotics, which can include fever and chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and aches and pains.

Question 14

Cameron has a cup of coffee every morning, smokes 10 cigarettes a day, and has a beer with dinner. This is an example of
A) substance use.
B) substance abuse.
C) polysubstance abuse.
D) substance intoxication.

Accepted Answer

Cameron's daily habits of drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, and having a beer with dinner can be considered substance use. Substance abuse would involve negative consequences resulting from this use, such as impaired work or social functioning. Polysubstance abuse would involve the use of multiple substances that result in negative consequences. Substance intoxication refers to the effects of a substance on an individual's behavior, mood, or cognitive functioning. Cameron's habits do not necessarily indicate intoxication.

Question 15

Alcoholism and substance abuse, previously considered a a disease. , is now conceptualized by many as
A) sociopathic personality disturbance
B) schizophrenic-like behavioral pattern
C) type of dependent personality disorder
D) hysterical conversion syndrome

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alcoholism and substance abuse, previously considered a...

Question 16

Both morphine and codeine produce analgesia, which means that they
A) activate the central nervous system.
B) relieve pain and produce euphoria.
C) increase alertness.
D) cause delusions and dissociative experiences.

Accepted Answer

Both morphine and codeine are opioid pain medications that work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, reducing the perception of pain and producing a sense of euphoria. They do not activate the central nervous system in the same way that stimulants do, nor do they cause delusions or dissociative experiences.

Question 17

Angelina has had difficulty falling asleep for some time. She started taking a prescribed sleeping pill every night for her insomnia. Now, she needs the pill to fall asleep. Without it, she will toss and turn all night, getting little sleep. Angelina is
A) dependent and drug abusive.
B) dependent and not drug abusive.
C) dependent but not physiologically addicted.
D) dependent and tolerant.

Accepted Answer

Angelina is dependent on the sleeping pill to fall asleep, indicating a reliance on the medication for a specific function (sleep). However, there's no information suggesting she's using the medication in a way that's harmful or outside of its intended use, which would be indicative of drug abuse. Therefore, she is dependent but not drug abusive.

Question 18

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Halcion, and Valium are all classified as .
A) stimulants
B) opiates
C) depressants
D) narcotics

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Halcion, and Valium are all classified as depressants, which slow down or depress the central nervous system.

Question 19

Tirkel steals money from his mother's handbag every time he needs to buy drugs. His Substance Use Disorder is manifested by
A) withdrawal symptoms.
B) drug-seeking behavior.
C) continuing tolerance.
D) psychological addiction.

Accepted Answer

Tirkel's drug-seeking behavior of stealing money from his mother's handbag indicates that he has developed an addiction and is willing to engage in illegal and harmful behaviors to sustain his drug use. This behavior is a manifestation of Substance Use Disorder.

Question 20

All of the following are hallucinogens EXCEPT .
A) cannabis
B) codeine
C) LSD
D) all of the answers are correct

Accepted Answer

Cannabis and LSD are both known for their hallucinogenic properties, while codeine is an opioid pain medication and is not classified as a hallucinogen. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as it is the only one that is not a hallucinogen.

Quiz 11: Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

How many symptoms must a patient display to meet the DSM-5 diagnosis of a moderate Substance Use Disorder?

Which of the following would NOT be an example of substance use?

In terms of substancerelated disorders, the word "addiction" is most closely associated with .

A perspective of Substance Use Disorder that involves "drug-seeking behaviors" includes all of the following EXCEPT

The repeated use of a drug, a desperate need to ingest more of the substance (stealing money to buy drugs, standing outside in the cold to smoke) , and the likelihood that use will resume after a period of abstinence are ______ behaviors.

The American Psychiatric Association defines substance abuse in terms of

Substance intoxication includes all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is an example of alcohol's effects on brain functioning?

A person who is physiologically dependent on a drug will experience

How many symptoms must a patient display to meet the DSM-5 diagnosis of a Substance Use Disorder?

How many symptoms must a patient display to meet the DSM-5 diagnoses of a severe Substance Use Disorder?

All of the following analgesic substances are classified as opiates EXCEPT .

Carol has been addicted to narcotics for many years. Recently, she has been trying to quit and has not used any drugs for the last week. We can expect that Carol will be experiencing .

Cameron has a cup of coffee every morning, smokes 10 cigarettes a day, and has a beer with dinner. This is an example of

Alcoholism and substance abuse, previously considered a a disease. , is now conceptualized by many as

Both morphine and codeine produce analgesia, which means that they

Angelina has had difficulty falling asleep for some time. She started taking a prescribed sleeping pill every night for her insomnia. Now, she needs the pill to fall asleep. Without it, she will toss and turn all night, getting little sleep. Angelina is

Alcohol and the drugs Seconal, Halcion, and Valium are all classified as .

Tirkel steals money from his mother's handbag every time he needs to buy drugs. His Substance Use Disorder is manifested by

All of the following are hallucinogens EXCEPT .