Substance Abuse Review (Ch 9-11)

Which of the following are main reasons that people use medications?

• to treat symptoms of an illness

• to manage a disease

• to cure a disease

• all of the statements are reasons why people use medications

Which type of medication works with the body's natural immune system to reduce the risk of developing an infection or disease?

• vaccinations

• antibiotics

• opiates

• anesthetics

Which of the following are methods in which medication can be taken?

• pills or liquids

• topical creams, gels, or other ointments

• inhalers

• all these are methods in which medication can be taken

Which of the following best describes medication abuse?

• not following the instructions for use of a particular medication

• not following proper disposal methods for prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications

• intentional use of medication for any reason other than that prescribed.

• None of these statements best describe medication abuse

Increased body temperature, irregular heartbeat, feelings of hostility and paranoia

• opioids

• depressants

• stimulants

Depression, chronic fatigue, breathing problems, difficulty sleeping, coma, death (often by overdose)

• opioids

• depressants

• stimulants

Slowed breathing rate, low blood pressure, unconsciousness, coma, and death (especially when combined with alcohol or other depressants)

• opioids

• depressants

• stimulants

A chemical called _____ is the active ingredient in marijuana.

• opium

• lysergic acid diethylamide

• delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

• Cannabis

_____ are drugs that cause people to see, hear, or feel things that are not real.

• Muscle relaxants

• Anabolic steroids

• Bath salts

• Hallucinogens

A white-power stimulant made from leaves of coca plant

• hallucinogens

• analgesics

• club drugs

• cocaine

• crystal meth