Topic Test#8 (Pass with a 96%) – Flashcards

In general, what is drug use? A. taking over-the-counter medicine more than needed B. the consumption of illegal drugs only C. the consumption of legal drugs only D. the consumption of legal and illegal drugs Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

All of the following are true statements concerning drug preventive measures EXCEPT: A. Schools and communities both provide education and take preventive measures to stop drug abuse. B. The law establishes a mandatory minimum sentencing for all drug offenders. C. Education programs such as D.A.R.E. attempt to inform students about the risks of drug use. D. Drug laws are the same for all states. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements BEST distinguishes legal drugs from illegal drugs? A. Illegal drugs have higher costs. B. Only illegal drugs are regulated by the government. C. Legal drugs can be used at an earlier age. D. The FDA regulates and approves legal drugs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Medicines are a good way to treat health issues because __________. A. prescription medicines don't cause addiction B. they can provide relief from mild to serious symptoms C. most have no side effects D. prescription versions can be purchased at any store Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following best describes inpatient drug treatment facilities? A. they are mainly for individuals with mental or medical disorders B. they treat patients for 4-8 hours a day, but the patient lives at home. C. they are long-term facilities that also provide job and career training D. they are separate from hospitals and other medical facilities Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Most medicines have secondary symptoms called side effects. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Patients needing social detox __________. A. are hopitalized for severe detox symptoms B. demonstrate mild detox symptoms C. need medication to assist with detoxing D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Schools enforcing zero-tolerance policies punish students in possession of any unauthorized drugs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

One of the most effective strategies for resisting drugs is simply to __________. A. ignore drug users and their comments B. confront other drug users C. research the consequences of using drugs D. avoid situations where drugs are present Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements BEST describes tobacco? A. It is an illegal drug. B. It is only legal for people age 18 and older. C. It is only legal for people age 21 and older. D. It is always legal to use tobacco. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The first step of drug addiction treatment is to __________. A. determine the type of treatment B. gather patient information C. begin the detoxing process D. determine the length of hospital stay Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Having a drug-addicted spouse often involves which of the following? A. financial difficulties B. emotional security C. peaceful home environment D. respectful communication Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

All of the following are drug-resistant strategies EXCEPT: A. saying no B. screaming for help C. walking away D. suggesting alternatives Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

FDA regulations require that all medication labels include __________. A. price and specific ingredients B. price and known dangers C. specific ingredients and possible side effects D. manufacturing location and possible side effects Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The use of all drugs becomes legal after a certain age. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Drug use prevention often involves partnerships between schools, communities, and law enforcement because __________. A. preventing illegal drug use requires a mixture of strategies, including education, public outreach, and legal consequences B. drug use prevention partnerships are required under federal law in order to secure funding C. no individual group possesses the full range of information about illegal drug use D. law enforcement in most states does not prosecute drug use or does not prosecute it severely Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

According to statistics, half of all American teens will experiment with illegal drugs before they graduate high school. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of these FDA regulations required that manufacturers disclose possible dangers and side effects of their medicines? A. Kefauver-Harris Amendment B. Food and Drug Safety Act C. Virus Toxins Law D. Durham-Humphrey Amendment Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

All drugs can be considered medicines. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Medicines that relieve pain are called __________. A. anticellulars B. analgesics C. antifungals D. antivirals Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Psilocybin is a type of __________. A. stimulant B. narcotic C. hallucinogen D. inhalant Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following strategies is helpful in avoiding drug use? A. avoiding situations where drugs will be present B. avoiding all parties C. avoiding people who look suspicious D. avoiding sporting events Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Not all drugs are considered medicines because __________. A. they are chemically different substances B. the government defines drugs and medicines separately C. medicines are used to cure, treat, and prevent diseases D. drugs cannot be purchased in pharmacies Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Generic medications are __________. A. more expensive than the original version B. designed to cause more side effects than the original version C. often won't help the condition D. include the same active ingredients as the original medication Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements is true about drug use during pregnancy? A. Drug use during pregnancy affects the health of the mother but not the baby. B. There is little data proving that drugs affect the unborn baby. C. The effect of drug use during pregnancy only temporarily affects the baby. D. Drug use during pregnancy can lead to multiple birth defects. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.