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47 Cards in this Set
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Alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines are examples of what category of substances? a. depressants b. opiates c. stimulants d. hallucinogens |
a. depressants |
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Amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and caffeine are examples of what category of substances? a. depressants b. opiates c. stimulants d. hallucinogens |
c. stimulants |
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Heroin, opium, codeine and morphine are examples of what category of substances? a. depressants b. opiates c. stimulants d. hallucinogens |
b. opiates |
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Cannabis and LSD are examples of what category of substances? a. depressants b. opiates c. stimulants d. hallucinogens |
d. hallucinogens |
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A substance which primarily reduces pain and produces euphoria is a. alcohol b. heroin c. cocaine d. benzodiazepines |
b. heroin
*opiate |
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A drug which alter's sensory perception, produces delusions, paranoia and hallucinations is a. cannabis b. cocaine c. heroin d. anabolic steroids |
a. cannabis * hallucinogen (also LSD) |
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Which neurotransmitter system seems to be particularly sensitive to alcohol? a. serotonin b. dopamine c. GABA d. glutamate |
c. GABA *GABA's role is inhibitory - it interferes with the firing of the neutron it attaches to. Alcohol seems to reinforce this process. |
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Which excitatory neurotransmitter system, thought to be involved in learning and memory, may be the avenue through which alcohol affects cognitive abilities? a. serotonin b. dopamine c. GABA d. glutamate |
d. glutamate |
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Which neurotransmitter system which affects mood, sleep and eating behaviour, is thought to be responsible for alcohol cravings? a. serotonin b. dopamine c. GABA d. glutamate |
a. serotonin |
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Which of these is associated with long term excessive alcohol use? a. liver disease and pancreatitis b. cardiovascular disease c. brain damage d. all of the above e. none of the above |
d. all of the above |
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Hand tremors, nausea or vomiting, anxiety, transient hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, and occasionally withdrawal delirium are typical symptoms of withdrawal from what substance? a, heroin b. alcohol c. cannabis d. barbiturates |
b. alcohol *withdrawal delirium = DTs |
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Which of these is NOT a typical effect of foetal alcohol syndrome? a. characteristic facial features b. cognitive deficits and learning difficulties c. behavioural problems d. none of the above |
d. none of the above |
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Excessive alcohol abuse during pregnancy can cause a. foetal growth acceleration b. foetal growth retardation c. alcohol has no marked effect on foetal development |
b. foetal growth retardation |
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Which of these is a calming type of depressant? a. sedative b. anxiolytic c. hypnotic d. hallucinogen |
a. sedative |
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Which of these is a sleep-inducing type of depressant? a. sedative b. anxiolytic c. hypnotic d. hallucinogen |
c. hypnotic |
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In general, benzodiazepines are considered a. to increase levels of anxiety b. to assist the body in processing alcohol c. to be much safer than barbiturates, with less risk of abuse and dependence d. all of the above |
c. to be much safer than barbiturates, with less risk of abuse and dependence |
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The primary effect of benzodiazepines is to a. reduce depressive symptoms b. reduce anxiety c. reduce dependence on opiates d. none of the above |
b. reduce anxiety |
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Barbiturates were originally prescribed to a. help people sleep b. enhance the effects of alcohol c. reduce anxiety d. all of the above |
a. help people sleep |
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Rohypnol, the date rape drug, is a type of a. benzodiazepine b. barbiturate c. opioid d. none of the above |
a. benzodiazepine |
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An example of a sedative (calming) drug is a. opioids b. alcohol c. barbiturates d. benzodiazepines |
c. barbiturates |
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An example of an anxiolytic (anxiety reducing) drug is a. opioids b. alcohol c. barbiturates d. benzodiazepines |
d. benzodiazepines |
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DSM-5 criteria for sedative- hypnotic- and anxiolytic- related disorders include a. inappropriate sexual or aggressive behaviour b. variable moods c. impaired judgement d. slurred speech and motor coordination problems e. all of the above f. only c and d |
e. all of the above |
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Since the 1960s, barbiturate use has _______________ and benzodiazepine use has _______________. a. increased / declined b. declined / increased c. increased / also increased d. declined / also declined |
b. declined / increased |
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The most commonly consumed psychoactive drugs in the US are a. stimulants b. depressants c. opioids d. hallucinogens |
a. stimulants |
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Caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine are examples of what type of drug? a. stimulants b. depressants c. opioids d. hallucinogens |
a. stimulants |
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Clinical behavioural symptoms of ______________ include euphoria or affective blunting, changes in sociability, interpersonal sensitive, anxiety, tension, anger, impaired judgement, stereotypes behaviours, impaired social/occupational functioning. a. amphetamine use disorder b. cocaine use disorder c. alcohol use disorder d. cannabis use disorder |
a. amphetamine use disorder |
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Developing a tolerance to Amphetamine use... a. is unlikely, unless use is consistent over a very long period of time b. only occurs if no other drugs are being used concurrently c. is more likely for females than males d. can occur quickly, increasing the dangers of amphetamine use |
d. can occur quickly, increasing the dangers of amphetamine use |
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The effects of cocaine are generally a.not associated with paranoia b. to slow the hear rate and calm to mind c. long lasting d. short lived |
d. short lived |
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Pronounced feelings of apathy and boredom are withdrawal symptoms from what drug? a. amphetamines b. alcohol c. cocaine d. LSD |
c. cocaine |
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Which type of drugs induce euphoria, drowsiness, and slowed breathing? a. amphetamines b. opiates c. cocaine d. LSD |
b. opioids |
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Withdrawal symptoms of which drug include excessive yawning, nausea and vomiting, chills, muscle aches, diarrhoea, and insomnia? a. alcohol b. cocaine c. amphetamines d. opiates |
d. opiates |
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Withdrawal symptoms from opiates can persist for _____________ and the withdrawal process is completed in about ________. a. 1-3 days / 1 week b. 1-14 days / 2 weeks c. 5-7 days / 10 days d. 1 week / 2 weeks |
a. 1-3 days / 1 week |
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LSD, psilocybin (mushrooms), and mescaline (cactus) are examples of what type of drug? a. stimulants b. depressants c. hallucinogens d. opioids |
c. hallucinogens |
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The feeling of well-being induced by small doses of the drug ____________ can soon change to paranoia, hallucinations, and dizziness when larger doses are taken. a. LSD b. cocaine c. cannabis d. alcohol |
c. cannabis |
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The effects of media exposure _________________ in determining whether teens smoke a. is not implicated b. has a similar effect to peer pressure c. is more influential than peer pressure d. is less influential than peer pressure |
c. is more influential than peer pressure |
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According to the moral weakness model of drug addiction a. drugs are only used by the morally weak b. drugs are not used by those who regularly attend church c. drug dependence is caused by an underlying physiological weakness d. drug use is seen as a failure of self-control |
d. drug use is seen as a failure of self-control |
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Culture is a. a pervasive factor in the influence of drug use and treatment b. not usually a factor in the influence of drug use and treatment c. the most influential factor in drug use and treatment d. a determinant of which drug a person is likely to try |
a. a pervasive factor in the influence of drug use and treatment |
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This is the most common psychoactive substance because it is legal, elevates mood, and decreases fatigue. It is readily available in many beverages. a. opioids b. caffeine c. nicotine d. cocaine |
b. caffeine |
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This substance causes euphoria, appetite loss, and increased alertness. Dependence appears after years of use. Mothers addicted to this have the potential to give birth to irritable babies. a. opioids b. caffeine c. nicotine d. cocaine |
d. cocaine |
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These drugs, including LSD, influence perceptions, distorting feelings, sights, sounds and smells a. opioids b. hallucinogens c. nicotine d. cannabis |
b. hallucinogens |
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One method of SUD treatment is to provide the person with a safe drug that has a chemical makeup similar to the addictive drug. This is called a. agonist substitution b. antagonist substitution c. antagonist treatment d. drug-sub therapy |
a. agonist substitution |
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Methadone is an ______________ often given as a treatment for ____________ a. agonist / alcohol b. agonist / heroin c. antagonist / alcohol d. antagonist / heroin |
b. agonist / heroin |
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Which drug is prescribed to curb cravings for cigarettes without being an agonist for nicotine? a. Nicotine patches b. Wellbutrin c. Naltrexone d. Methadone |
b. Wellbutrin |
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Naltrexone is a an ______________ often given as a treatment for ____________ . a. agonist / alcohol b. agonist / heroin c. antagonist / alcohol d. antagonist / heroin |
c. antagonist / alcohol *antagonist - blocks the effect of alcohol |
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Why has research into the effectiveness of AA in treating alcohol use disorders been difficult? a. because participants attend meetings anonymously and spasmodically b. because AA is not an effective treatment c. because the main focus of AA is on social support d. it hasn't been difficult, research has adequately evaluated the effectiveness of AA in treating alcohol use disorders. |
a. because participants attend meetings anonymously and spasmodically |
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Which of these incurs the greatest cost to society in Australia? a. tobacco b. alcohol c. illicit drugs d. prescription drugs |
a. tobacco |
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Which illicit substance incurs the most societal costs in Australia? a. methamphetamines b. cocaine c. cannabis d. ecstasy |
c. cannabis (Followed by ecstasy, meth, then cocaine) |
