Question 1

Which is a major health hazard associated with tobacco use?

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A)   low blood pressure
B)   skin rashes
C)   emphysema
D)   late menopauseE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The human body can metabolize approximately half a drink per hour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, what is the leading preventable cause of illness and death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   violence
B)   smoking
C)   alcoholism
D)   high-fat dietsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

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 B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The best method of treatment for drug abuse is peer counseling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which behavioral factors increase the chances of a smoker permanently quitting?

Accepted Answer

A)   eating more snacks
B)   exercising regularly
C)   scheduling regular visits to the dentist
D)   consuming alcoholE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The APA defines addiction as compulsive 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 C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

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) A) and C)

Question 10

Your cousin confided that she thinks she might have a drug problem. She explained that lately she can think only about getting high and seems to need much more of the drug to achieve that high. She is having difficulty in school and has been reprimanded at her job for being late. She has tried to cut back on her use of the drug, but she got sick every time she tried to quit. What characteristics from the APA's criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorder does she display?

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Question 11

Which statement about spit tobacco is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   It does not cause nicotine addiction.
B)   It may increase the incidence of cheek cancer by 10 times.
C)   It is linked to respiratory injuries.
D)   It carries an increased risk of oral cancer.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Ceasing to use a substance when recognizing that it is contributing to a psychological or physical problem is a symptom of a substance use disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Addictive behaviors are best defined as

Accepted Answer

A)   physical dependencies.
B)   psychological dependencies.
C)   actions stemming from excessive drug use.
D)   uncontrolled habits that affect health.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

College students who are binge drinkers affect nondrinking students as well as themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Amiti currently smokes one pack of cigarettes a day. She typically smokes with her morning coffee, after meals, in her car, and when hanging out with her friends who smoke. Identify five actions or strategies that Amiti can use to increase her chances of successfully quitting.

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Question 16

Which is a characteristic that indicates substance or behavior dependence?

Accepted Answer

A)   coping
B)   withdrawal
C)   anxiety
D)   genetic predispositionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

What will a person who quits smoking experience in the first 48 hours?

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased blood oxygen level
B)   improved ability to taste
C)   decreased circulation
D)   increased sinus congestionE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which is a true statement about MDMA?

Accepted Answer

A)   It causes sedation and relaxation.
B)   It may cause persistent memory problems.
C)   It lowers core body temperature.
D)   It belongs to the same class of drugs as heroin.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Exercise, Internet gaming, and working can all become addictive behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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