Question 1

How does the average life span of an alcohol misuser compare to the life span of moderate drinkers?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 years shorter
B)  7 years shorter
C)  9 years shorter
D)  15 years shorterE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which term refers to the need for more of a substance to get the same desired effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  withdrawal
B)  tolerance
C)  adjustment
D)  dependenceE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Define these key concepts relating to substance use and misuse: psychoactive drug,intoxication,substance misuse or abuse,tolerance,and withdrawal.

Accepted Answer

1. Psychoactive drug: A psychoactive dru...

Question 4

Quitting smoking is a single event,not an ongoing process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People who grew up in a family in which drugs were abused are at a higher risk for trying illegal drugs than are those who did not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which condition is associated with cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  accelerated liver function
B)  increased metabolism of alcohol
C)  replacement of liver cells with fibrous scar tissue
D)  destruction of digestive enzymesE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Common addictive behaviors include

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet addiction.
B)  gambling.
C)  compulsive buying.
D)  All of these answers are correct.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

How much alcohol does a standard drink contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.6 ounce
B)  1 ounce
C)  1.5 ounces
D)  2 ouncesE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Exercise can contribute to the success of one's efforts to stop smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The APA defines addiction as compulsive drug-seeking behavior that falls on one end of a continuum of

Accepted Answer

A)  a substance use disorder.
B)  intoxication.
C)  substance abuse.
D)  dependence.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages?

Accepted Answer

A)  rohypnol
B)  ethyl alcohol
C)  codeine
D)  chloral hydrateE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which is a characteristic that indicates drug dependence?

Accepted Answer

A)  coping
B)  withdrawal
C)  anxiety
D)  genetic predispositionE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which represents responsible drinking behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  eating before drinking
B)  drinking quickly
C)  hoarding drinks
D)  overdoing the loss of inhibitionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

What is the alcohol concentration of a beverage that is 100 proof?

Accepted Answer

A)  200%
B)  100%
C)  50%
D)  10%E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which effect of alcohol is experienced by a shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very loud and social?

Accepted Answer

A)  abuse
B)  tolerance
C)  dependence
D)  intoxicationE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

What will a person who quits smoking experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased blood oxygen level
B)  enhanced ability to taste
C)  decreased circulation
D)  increased sinus congestionE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which is associated with smoking during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower rates of premature delivery
B)  longer attention spans in affected children
C)  increased risk of ectopic pregnancy
D)  lower rates of low activity in affected childrenE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

A woman's BAC will be higher than a man's BAC after consuming the same amount of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the concepts of intoxication and blood alcohol concentration (BAC).Describe the common physical,emotional,and behavioral effects of alcohol consumption at low and high BACs.

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Intoxication refers to the state of bein...

Question 20

Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Substance Use and Misuse

How much alcohol does a standard drink contain?

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Exercise can contribute to the success of one's efforts to stop smoking.

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Define these key concepts relating to substance use and misuse: psychoactive drug,intoxication,substance misuse or abuse,tolerance,and withdrawal.

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A woman's BAC will be higher than a man's BAC after consuming the same amount of alcohol.

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What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages?

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How does the average life span of an alcohol misuser compare to the life span of moderate drinkers?

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Which effect of alcohol is experienced by a shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very loud and social?

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Which term refers to the need for more of a substance to get the same desired effect?

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Which is a characteristic that indicates drug dependence?

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Which condition is associated with cirrhosis?

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People who grew up in a family in which drugs were abused are at a higher risk for trying illegal drugs than are those who did not.

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Which is associated with smoking during pregnancy?

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Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

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What is the alcohol concentration of a beverage that is 100 proof?

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Quitting smoking is a single event,not an ongoing process.

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Which represents responsible drinking behavior?

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Common addictive behaviors include

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The APA defines addiction as compulsive drug-seeking behavior that falls on one end of a continuum of

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Explain the concepts of intoxication and blood alcohol concentration (BAC).Describe the common physical,emotional,and behavioral effects of alcohol consumption at low and high BACs.

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