Question 1

In pharmacology,a(n) ___________ is a chemically inactive substance.

Accepted Answer

A)  placebo
B)  psychoactive drug
C)  analgesic
D)  endorphinE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Research has indicated that there does not appear to be a link between ___________ use and crime.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol
B)  cocaine
C)  barbiturates
D)  marijuanaE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The ___________ is an important element of the drug experience because it affects how much of a drug reaches its site of action and how quickly it gets there.

Accepted Answer

A)  drug dosage
B)  psychological set of the user
C)  route of administration
D)  setting in which the drug is usedE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

According to the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health,___________ is the most commonly used illicit drug.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol
B)  cocaine
C)  nicotine
D)  marijuanaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 5

Which of the following is true of multiple drug use?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can involve the use of alcohol and one or more other drugs.
B)  It can involve taking different drugs in sequence in order to move from one drug experience to another.
C)  It can result in dangerous interaction effects.
D)  all of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Tolerance refers to the ability to take more of a drug in order to achieve a better high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the Vega et al.(2002)data on lifetime use of illicit drugs,Mexico reported rates comparable to those reported in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Placebos are a common type of stimulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

Calling amphetamines "speed" is an example of drug classification by therapeutic use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a pattern of behavior characterized by compulsive drug use as evidenced in overwhelming involvement with the use of a drug,obtaining an adequate supply of it,and a strong tendency in resuming use of it after stopping for a period?

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance
B)  withdrawal
C)  craving
D)  addictionE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following factors is not thought to contribute to the drug experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  pharmacological factors
B)  gender
C)  setting of drug use
D)  all of these affect the drug experienceE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

It is felt that the newest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,DSM-IV,will be the final one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Prevalence refers to the number of first-time occurrences of some event during some time period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is true about drug use and crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crimes committed by heroin addicts are typically violent and are brought about because of the effects of the drug.
B)  Most crimes associated with alcohol are assaultive.
C)  Drug use causes crime.
D)  With regard to all drug use,the use of hallucinogens shows the strongest association with crime.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The field of pharmacology is allied with ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physics
B)  biochemistry
C)  physiology
D)  all of these
E)  biochemistry and physiologyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Economic cost of illness studies pay particular attention to the psychological costs of substance abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

___________ refers to the general occurrence of an event,usually expressed in terms of percentage of some population.

Accepted Answer

A)  Incidence
B)  Dependence
C)  Prevalence
D)  none of theseE) B) and D)
F) C) and D) C

Question 18

An agent that ___________ is not part of the World Health Organization's definition of drug.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a chemical entity or mixture of entities
B)  alters biological function
C)  is not necessary for maintenance of normal health
D)  is illegal
E)  may alter biological structureF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Differences in drug use patterns between demographic groups are thought to reflect innate,biological differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The consensus definition of drug abuse arrived at by Rinaldi et al.centers on ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal
B)  tolerance
C)  consequences of drug use behavior
D)  societal moresE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 1: Drug Use and Abuse: General Issues

In pharmacology,a(n) ___________ is a chemically inactive substance.

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Research has indicated that there does not appear to be a link between ___________ use and crime.

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The ___________ is an important element of the drug experience because it affects how much of a drug reaches its site of action and how quickly it gets there.

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According to the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health,___________ is the most commonly used illicit drug.

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Which of the following is true of multiple drug use?

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Tolerance refers to the ability to take more of a drug in order to achieve a better high.

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According to the Vega et al.(2002)data on lifetime use of illicit drugs,Mexico reported rates comparable to those reported in the United States.

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Placebos are a common type of stimulant.

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Calling amphetamines "speed" is an example of drug classification by therapeutic use.

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Which of the following is a pattern of behavior characterized by compulsive drug use as evidenced in overwhelming involvement with the use of a drug,obtaining an adequate supply of it,and a strong tendency in resuming use of it after stopping for a period?

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Which of the following factors is not thought to contribute to the drug experience?

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It is felt that the newest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual,DSM-IV,will be the final one.

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Prevalence refers to the number of first-time occurrences of some event during some time period.

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Which of the following is true about drug use and crime?

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The field of pharmacology is allied with ___________.

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Economic cost of illness studies pay particular attention to the psychological costs of substance abuse.

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___________ refers to the general occurrence of an event,usually expressed in terms of percentage of some population.

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An agent that ___________ is not part of the World Health Organization's definition of drug.

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Differences in drug use patterns between demographic groups are thought to reflect innate,biological differences.

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The consensus definition of drug abuse arrived at by Rinaldi et al.centers on ___________.

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