One downfall of keeping the client in the community while he/she participates in
outpatient treatment is
a. the fees charged for outpatient treatment are much more than for inpatient treatment.
b. the individual is still exposed to drug cues and triggers.
c. the individual still has to go to work.
d. the individual has to re-orient him/herself everyday after treatment.
Tobacco use rates
a. are similar regardless of education level.
b. actually trend up with higher education.
c. go down with undergrad education but trend back up with attending graduate school.
d. continue to decline with more education.
While at a party, Kyle notices that his friend Frankie is not looking very well. Frankie
complains of a headache and nausea, is shaking and confused, and begins describing
what Kyle thinks are hallucinations no one else is experiencing. Frankie has no history
of mental illness. Kyle should suspect that Frankie might be abusing which of the
following drugs?
a. Atomoxetine hydrochloride
b. Modafinil
c. Amphetamines
d. Benzodiazepines
Maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy is thought to account for
a. 90 percent of the problem of low birth weight in the United States.
b. 35 percent of the problem of perinatal death each year in the United States.
c. 15 percent of the problem of maternal malnutrition during pregnancy in the United
States.
d. 5 percent of the problem of perinatal death each year in the United States.
Besides controlling pain, opium can also
a. control diarrhea.
b. decrease cholesterol.
c. increase concentration.
d. decrease congestion.
Hazardous use of alcohol is defined for the elderly as more than drinks in one sitting.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
Which of the following about methylphenidate is NOT supported by research data?
a. A drug-induced state of depression is possible when this compound is used.
b. There is evidence of a possible relationship between methylphenidate use in
childhood and affective disorders in adulthood.
c. The use of this compound stimulates bone growth in children.
d. Some children demonstrate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder while taking
this CNS stimulant.
What is the most common route of administration for LSD?
a. Inhalation
b. Intranasally
c. Orally
d. Intravenously
_____is a practice seen in some steroid abusers of steadily increasing their dose to a
highpoint in the middle of their training regimen.
a. “Piling”
b. “Stacking”
c. “Binging”
d. “Roiling”
Current research has been able to identify the causes and treatment of substance abuse
disorders.
a. True
b. False
According to your text, one in three to one in four opioid abusers will
a. develop cardiomyopathy.
b. become addicted.
c. develop classic pinpoint pupils.
d. call for early refills of prescribed medications to support their addiction.
What additional information should Jerry, from the question above, gather about his
client, Ned?
a. Where Ned gets his cocaine
b. The current level of cocaine in Ned’s system
c. Ned’s motivation for seeking an assessment
d. All of these answers
Doses of acetaminophen higher than _________ are toxic to the liver.
a. 2,000 mg in 24 hours
b. 6,000 mg in 24 hours
c. 4,000 mg in 24 hours
d. 1,000 mg in 24 hours
The use of amphetamine compounds in weight loss programs was found to
a. be about as effective as simple diet and exercise over time.
b. be more effective than diet and exercise in 90 percent of the research studies cited by
your text.
c. result in permanent loss of weight by the patient, even after s/he stopped taking the
medication.
d. require that the patients continue to take the medication for the rest of their lives to
prevent dietary “rebound” weight gain.
The symptoms of early narcotics withdrawal are
a. so distinct from those of narcotics addiction/withdrawal that most physicians can tell
the difference immediately.
b. extremely similar to the symptoms of early pregnancy.
c. usually very different for a pregnant woman addicted to narcotics than for a woman
of the same age who is pregnant but not addicted to narcotics.
d. more intense for the pregnant woman who is addicted to narcotics than for a woman
of the same age who is pregnant but not addicted to narcotics.
Around the world, heroin accounts for of opiate use disorders.
a. 75 percent
b. 10 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 25 percent
In addition to being a blood-borne pathogen, the virus that causes HVB is also a
a. sexually-transmitted disease.
b. airborne pathogen.
c. food-borne pathogen.
d. co-infection that occurs with HVA 90 percent of the time.
There is good evidence that companies that produce the major brands of cigarettes have
____ nicotine found in cigarettes.
a. increased the level of
b. decreased the level of
c. maintained the level of
d. introduced compounds to counteract the effects of
When inquiring about the client’s medical history, it is important to inquire about
a. the name of the physician prescribing a medication for the client.
b. the name of the pharmacy where the client’s prescriptions are filled.
c. the number of physicians prescribing a medication for the client.
d. the effects of the prescribed chemicals on the client.
The lethal dosage level of LSD is
a. not known.
b. approximately 150 times the effective dose.
c. approximately 2,000 times the effective dose.
d. approximately 8,000 micrograms per kilogram of body weight.
Tuberculosis (TB) is ________more common in persons infected with HIV than in the
general public.
a. 20 times
b. 100 times
c. 50 times
d. 10 times
Substance abuse treatment programs appear to be as effective for ethnic minorities as
they are for the majority population.
a. True
b. False
The Boggs Act laws were passed on the assumption that
a. we are winning the “war on drugs.”
b. virtually all people believe we should execute convicted drug dealers.
c. it is possible to punish unacceptable behaviors out of existence.
d. most people want to enlist the resources of the military to help win the “war on
drugs.”
According to your text, many historians believe
a. alcohol was the cause of the Protestant reformation in Europe.
b. alcohol was one reason for the expansion of the Roman empire.
c. alcohol may have been one factor in the rise of civilization.
d. the brewing of alcohol resulted in the widespread application of the new science of
biochemistry that emerged during the mid-13th century.
The most successful treatment for nicotine dependence at this time seems to be
a. nicotine patches.
b. Chantix (varenicline).
c. Wellbutrin (bupropion).
d. Inversine (mecamylamine).
Discuss the philosophy and development of the adult children of alcoholics (ACOA)
movement.
Answer:No answer provided.
The Romans called the divine spark of light within us
a. a gift of Mercury, the king of the gods.
b. spiritus.
c. something one could explore if they followed the philosophy of the agnostics.
d. unlimited, bound only by the limits of the human body in life, and then immortal.
Twenty-one percent of those persons who are depressed also meet the criteria for
having had a _____________in the past 12 months.
a. amphetamine use disorder
b. hallucinogen use disorder
c. benzodiazepine use disorder
d. alcohol use disorder
Cumulative dose toxicity from acetaminophen
a. does not develop when used as directed.
b. can develop after just 10 days of use at recommended dosage levels.
c. does require that another protein bound substance be administered.
d. requires 10 days of constant use at higher-than-recommended dosage levels.
The risk for suicide increases with the increase of inhalant abuse.
a. True
b. False
When used at normal doses, which of the following is NOT a potential side effect of the
benzodiazepines?
a. Enhanced neurocognitive function
b. Anterograde amnesia
c. Paradoxical rage reactions
d. Over-sedation
Of those individuals who develop liver steatosis, what percentage go on to develop
alcohol-related hepatitis?
a. 50-60 percent
b. 45-50 percent
c. 5-20 percent
d. 35-40 percent
Research has found that a brief physician-based intervention
a. is not more effective than handing the patient a leaflet on the dangers of drinking.
b. has become the standard of intervention models.
c. is only effective when the physician works with the wider family to coordinate a dual
intervention.
d. is not effective unless the physician has admitting privileges to a hospital with
rehabilitation facilities.