SUBSTANCE USE ___________________________________________________________________________
1. The DSM-5 authors have proposed combining the
... [Show More] substance-related and impulse-control disorders into one new category called:
A. addiction and related disorders.
B. psychoactive disorders.
C. drug-related disorders.
D. drive-control disorders.
2. A substance is defined as any:
A. drug that has psychedelic effects.
B. over-the-counter prescription drug.
C. product that could potentially create an addiction.
D. natural or synthesized product that has psychoactive effects.
3. Which of the following observations is true of substance use in the United States? A. Substance use varies substantially across different demographic groups.
B. About 90 percent of the U.S. population admits to having tried an illegal substance at some time in their life.
C. Young adult substance usage increased in the late 1990s and peaked in the early years of the current decade.
D. Among all ethnics groups, the propensity for substance abuse is highest among Asians.
4. Which of the following is a central nervous system depressant?
A. Cocaine
B. Nicotine
C. Cannabis
D. Alcohol
5. Which of the following is a central nervous system stimulant?
A. Barbiturates
B. Caffeine
C. Phencyclidine
D. Cannabis
6. _____ is a set of behavioral and psychological changes that occur as a result of the physiological effects of a substance on the central nervous system.
A. Substance withdrawal
B. Substance intoxication C. Substance abuse
D. Substance dependence
7. _____ is a set of physiological and behavioral symptoms that result when people who have been using substances heavily for prolonged periods of time stop or greatly reduce their use.
A. Substance withdrawal
B. Substance intoxication C. Substance abuse
D. Substance dependence
8. Withdrawal symptoms associated with ____ is not a diagnostic category in the DSM-IV-TR or the DSM-
5.
A. nicotine
B. amphetamines
C. barbiturates
D. caffeine
9. Why is caffeine withdrawal not a diagnostic category in the DSM-IV-TR or the DSM-5?
A. Caffeine is not considered a "substance."
B. Caffeine withdrawal does not typically show any symptoms.
C. The symptoms typically do not cause significant impairment.
D. The symptoms typically are the opposite of those of intoxication.
10. The diagnosis of _____ is given in the DSM-IV-TR when a person's recurrent use of a substance results in significant harmful consequences.
A. substance withdrawal
B. substance abuse
C. substance intoxication
D. substance independence
11. Which of the following is one of the four categories of harmful consequences that suggest substance abuse?
A. The individual fails to fulfill important obligations at work, home, or school as a result of substance use.
B. The individual uses the substance only in situations in which it is not physically hazardous to do so.
C. The individual stops using the substance because of legal problems in the past.
D.The individual complains of symptoms of substance withdrawal which includes nervousness, headaches, and nausea.
12. The diagnosis of _____ in the DSM-IV-TR is closest to what people often refer to as drug addiction. A. substance withdrawal
B. substance abuse
C. substance intoxication
D. substance dependence
13. _____ is present when a person experiences less effect from the same dose of a substance and needs more and more of it to achieve intoxication.
A. Impulse-control disorder
B. Behavioral undercontrol
C. Tolerance
D. Withdrawal
14. Hannibal began snorting cocaine about three years ago. He said the first high was the most astounding, exciting, mind-blowing experience he has ever had. However, he has never been able to recapture that initial euphoria, and now he needs more and more of the drug to get anywhere near to his first experience. Hannibal:
A. has developed a tolerance to cocaine.
B. has transferred his dependence to some other substance.
C. is showing symptoms of withdrawal.
D. is using cocaine that is of inferior quality.
15. Which of the following substances have relatively low risk for tolerance? A. Nicotine
B. Alcohol
C. Opioids
D. Cannabis
16. of the following observations is true?
A. Physiological dependence is required for a diagnosis of substance dependence in the DSM-IV-TR.
B. Physiological dependence sometimes is not evidence of tolerance or withdrawal.
C. The diagnosis of substance dependence preempts the diagnosis of substance abuse.
D. The diagnosis of substance abuse in the DSM-IV-TR is closest to what people often refer to as drug addiction.
17. The DSM-5 authors propose that substance abuse and dependence be combined into one diagnosis called:
A. substance-use disorder.
B. substance abuse disorder.
C. substance dependence disorder.
D. drug-related disorder.
18. The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for substance-use disorder will include the continued use of substances despite negative social, occupational, and health consequences, as indicated in the DSM-IV-TR criteria for substance abuse, as well as evidence of tolerance or withdrawal. Which criterion was added to these by the DSM-5 authors because it is a common symptom of abuse and dependence? A. Marital discord
B. Legal problems
C. Craving the substance
D. Stealing
19. The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for substance-use disorder will include the continued use of substances despite negative social, occupational, and health consequences, as indicated in the DSM-IV-TR criteria for substance abuse. Why have the DSM-5 authors removed "legal problems" from this criterion? A. Because of its low prevalence.
B. Because it falls inside the realm of regulation.
C. Because substance-use disorder is not a criminal offense.
D. Because the term has negative connotations.
20. Which term refers to alcohol induced amnesia for the events that occurred while one was intoxicated? A. Coma
B. Deprivation
C. Blackout
D. Flash
21. Alcohol is considered a ____ because it ____. A. stimulant; makes people less inhibited in their behavior
B. depressant; slows the central nervous system
C. stimulant; activates the brain
D. stimulant; activates the sex drive
22. Celeste went to a fraternity party on Saturday night and had too much to drink. Although the last thing she remembers is dancing with Paul, she does not recollect how she got home. Celeste is most likely experiencing:
A. alcohol-induced dementia.
B. delirium tremens.
C. abstinence violation.
D. a blackout.
23. Which of the following is cited as a reason why people in countries such as France show lower rates of alcohol-related substance disorders than do people in other countries? A. Alcohol is usually consumed with meals in France.
B. Alcohol is freely available in France.
C.The low blood-alcohol level for determining whether a person is under the influence of alcohol acts as a deterrent.
D. Despite Americans' beliefs to the contrary, alcohol is not consumed in very large quantities in France.
24. Most U.S. states consider a person to be under the influence of alcohol if his or her blood-alcohol level is _____ or above.
A. 0.01
B. 0.15
C. 0.45
D. 0.08
25. People given the diagnosis of _____ in the DSM-IV-TR use alcohol in dangerous situations, fail to meet important obligations at work or at home, and have recurrent legal or social problems as a result of their alcohol use. A. alcohol intoxicated
B. prone to withdrawal
C. alcohol abuse
D. alcohol dependence
26. Binge drinking is defined as consuming:
A. different types of drinks in moderate quantities in one sitting.
B. five or more drinks within a couple of hours.
C. two to three drinks early in the morning.
D. three or more drinks within a span of two hours.
27. Which of the following characterizes the first stage of alcohol withdrawal? A. Tremulousness, weakness, and profuse perspiration
B. A blackout
C. Convulsive seizures
D. Auditory, visual, and tactile hallucinations
28. The second stage of alcohol withdrawal includes _____, which may begin as soon as 12 hours after drinking stops but more often appear(s) during the second or third day.
A. delirium tremens
B. a blackout
C. convulsive seizures
D. tactile hallucinations
29. The third stage of alcohol withdrawal is characterized by: A. convulsive seizures.
B. blackouts.
C. headache, nausea, and abdominal cramps.
D. delirium tremens.
30. Which of the following is a typical characteristic of delirium tremens?
A. Auditory hallucinations
B. Convulsive seizures
C. Shakes and jitters
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