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1
Q

Select the correct statement concerning methadone. (select one)

a. It does not have cross-tolerance with other narcotic drugs.
b. Methadone does not have the same side effects as heroin.
c. Post-addiction craving for heroin is not suppressed by methadone use.
d. Methadone is as addictive as heroin if injected.

A

Methadone is as addictive as heroin if injected.

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Which of the following is NOT required by the FDA to be included on OTC drug labels? (select one)

a. approved uses
b. instructions for safe and effective use
c. classification of active ingredients (i.e. category I, II, III)
d. cautions and warnings

A

classification of active ingredients (i.e. category I, II, III)

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The primary species of tobacco cultivated in the US is ___________________________. (select one)

a. tobacco camphor
b. nicotiana tabacum
c. hakani tabacum
d. Malboro

A

nicotiana tabacum

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The type of alcohol that is consumable is:

a. Ethanol
b. Methyl alcohol
c. Isopropyl alcohol
d. Ethylene glycol

A

Ethanol

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Which country has the highest production of heroin in the world?

a. South America
b. Iraq
c. Afghanistan
d. None of these are correct.

A

Afghanistan

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What is another term for second-hand smoke?

a. Mainstream smoke
b. Downstream smoke
c. Midstream smoke
d. Sidestream smoke

A

Sidestream smoke

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Herbal stimulants have been associated with serious health problems.

True
False

A

True

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Alcohol is sometimes referred to as liquid courage.

True
False

A

True

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Detoxification is:

a. using more than one drug at a time.
b. the elimination of a toxic substance.
c. the psychological effect of drugs.
d. None of these are correct.

A

the elimination of a toxic substance.

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Dr. Timothy Leary was a proponent of ______________.

a. peyote
b. mescaline
c. LSD
d. None of these.

A

LSD

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LSD can cause vivid and unusual visual and auditory effects.

True
False

A

True

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A CNS depressant can ________________.

a. be used as a sleep aid
b. relieve anxiety
c. cause anesthesia
d. All of these are correct.

A

All of these are correct.

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These terms are street slang for Marijuana.

a. The Love Drug and Crack
b. Joints, pot, weed
c. Speed, Mary Jane, and Cancer Sticks
d. A-Bomb and PCP

A

Joints, pot, weed

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Benzodiazepines are frequently used clinically to:

a. aid in withdrawal from alcohol
b. treat neurosis
c. alleviate lower back pain
d. All of these are correct

A

All of these are correct

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A term describing a state of oxygen deficiency is:

a. Arrhythmia
b. Hypoxia
c. Dementia
d. Euphoria

A

Hypoxia

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Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the US:

True
False

A

True

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What refers to an irregular heartbeat?

a. Arrythmia
b. Volatile
c. Euphorigenic
d. None of these

A

Arrythmia

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The medical use of marijuana has proven useful in treating all of the following except:

a. muscle spasms
b. depression
c. narcolepsy
d. glaucoma

A

narcolepsy

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BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) depends on:

a. rate of consumption
b. body composition
c. presence of food in the stomach
d. all of these factors influence the BAC

A

all of these factors influence the BAC

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The leading cash crop in the US today is:

a. corn
b. marijuana
c. poppy plants
d. Coca plants

A

marijuana

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The liver metabolizes alcohol at a constant rate, regardless of the amount of alcohol consumed.

True
False

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What refers to substances that are readily evaporated at low temperatures.

a. Arrythmia
b. Volatile
c. Hypoxic
d. Euphorigenic

23
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First-time inhalant abusers may die from sudden sniffing death syndrome.

True
False

24
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Coca-cola once contained cocaine.

True
False

25
PCP is often sold as LSD or mescaline. True False
True
26
Barbiturates likely cause their depressant effects by enhancing which transmitter? a. acetylcholine b. GABA c. dopamine d. endorphins
GABA
27
Marijuana was incorrectly classified as a narcotic ______________________. a. in The Marijuana Tax Act b. by The American Pediatric Association c. in a 1932 publication of "Time" magazine d. by George Washington during his inaugural speech
in The Marijuana Tax Act
28
The DEA classifies Marijuana as a Schedule I drug, which means: a. it is highly addictive and has no medically proven purpose. b. possession is not a federal offense c. it is legal only in a few states for medical use d. None of these are correct.
it is highly addictive and has no medically proven purpose
29
Why are CNS depressants problematic? a. unrelated drug groups can cause CNS depression b. combination use can cause dangerous interactions c. can cause disruptive personality changes d. All of these are correct
All of these are correct
30
Which of the following is NOT a sign to look for to determine whether a child is abusing inhalants? a. Child often has the sniffles but without any other cold symptoms. b. Child appears drunk for short periods of time but quickly recovers. c. Child's appetite has grown sigificantly d. Abusable household items are missing.
Child's appetite has grown significantly
31
Some good techniques to sober up are drinking black coffee, taking a cold shower and drinking the Hair of the Dog. True False
False
32
Because of their abuse potential, narcotic drug are no longer used in a clinical setting: True False
False
33
Which of the following is a side effect of aspirin? a. stomach irritation b. Reye's syndrome in children c. interference with blood clotting d. All of these are side effects of aspirin
All of these are side effects of aspirin
34
A CNS depressant often used to relieve anxiety is a (an) _________________. a. hypnotic b. amnesiac c. valium d. sedative
sedative
35
Which of the following forms of cocaine administration became popular in the 1980's due to fear of diseases transmitted by hypodermic needles?
Smoking**
36
Buprenorphine is used for which of the following: a. to relieve craving for narcotic pain relievers b. to allow patients to receive substance abuse help discreetly from a family doctor c. to help reduce narcotic addiction d. all of these are correct
all of these are correct
37
Hypnotics induce drowsiness and encourage sleep. True False
True
38
Which of the following can cause hallucinations? a. steroids b. cocaine c. amphetamines d. all of these can cause hallucinations
all of these can cause hallucinations
39
Marijuana is legal in several states for medical use. True False
True
40
The LSD user is actually able to control the psychedelic experience. True False
False
41
Fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT: a. growth retardation before and/or after birth b. facial deformaties c. excessive weight gain d. mental retardation
excessive weight gain
42
Antitussives reduces the frequency and intensity of a cough. True False
True
43
Select the incorrect statement concerning amphetamines: a. They were used by soldiers during WWII and the Korea War to counter fatigue. b. Methamphetamine and amphetamine are actually the same drug. c. Truck drivers making long hauls were one of the earliest distribution systems for illicit amphetamines. d. Pilots in the Air Force continue to use amphetamines to reduce fatigue
Methamphetamine and amphetamine are actually the same drug.
44
Select the reason inhalants are most likely abused. a. They are easy to obtain b. They are not likely to cause toxic side effects c. They produce a long lasting high that makes them highly addictive d. They are easy to synthesize
They are easy to obtain
45
There is federal regulation for most herbal remedies. True False
False
46
Why are generic drugs usually less expensive than their proprietary counterparts? a. The generic company did not invest in the discover and development of the drug. b. They are a lesser quality c. The generic companies are usually more efficiently operated. d. Generic drugs contain smaller quantities of the expensive ingredients
The generic company did not invest in the discover and development of the drug.
47
Many individuals who are dependent on depressants begin using them under the supervision of a physician. True False
True
48
Snuff and chewing tobacco are two types of smokeless tobacco products. True False
True
49
Prolonged heavy drinking can lead to all of the following EXCEPT: a. increased resistance to pneumonia and other infectious diseases b. increased likelihood of oral cancer c. damage to brain and peripheral nervous system d. kidney and liver damage
increased resistance to pneumonia and other infectious diseases
50
The most common legal use of amphetamines is for the treatment of ___________. a. obesity b. hyperkinesis c. narcolepsy d. depression
obesity

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