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Kendall: Social Problems in a Diverse Society, 4/e

Chapter 8

Multiple Choice questions

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Which of the following responses to the use of a drug would best be classified as a subjective component of drug abuse?

Tyrone overdosed on heroin last week and almost died. Bob was arrested and convicted for selling marihuana to grade school children and is now doing a 10 year prison term. Sally is known as the neighborhood "crack head" because of her use of crack cocaine. Marie becomes so disoriented when she shoots smack that she can't recognize her husband.

When John began snorting cocaine, he would do one line and gain a feeling of euphoria that would last throughout the night. Now John snorts a line every hour or two to get the same euphoric high. In view of this, which statement is most accurate regarding John's use of cocaine?

John had developed a dependency on cocaine. John has developed a tolerance for cocaine. John is experiencing withdrawal symptoms from cocaine. John is addicted to cocaine.

The main ingredient in wine, liquor, and beer that produces the desired effect when consuming the beverage is ____________.

ethanolisopropyl alcoholmethanolmarinol

The classification of drinkers who have trouble controlling their use of alcohol and plan their schedule around drinking are called ____________.

social alcoholics acute alcoholicschronic alcoholicsheavy drinkers

A progressive development of scar tissue in the liver associated with heavy drinking that chokes off blood vessels and destroys liver cells by interfering with their use of oxygen is called ____________.

alcoholic cirrhosisfetal alcohol syndromecardio-vascular disease alcoholic dementia

Jimmy has been a heavy drinker for over 40 years. He now has difficulty doing simple crossword puzzles and periodically forgets where he lives and his own name. In view of this, which of the following conditions is the best diagnosis for Jimmy's condition?

alcoholic dementia cardio-vascular diseasefetal alcohol syndrome alcoholic cirrhosis

Drug dependency that results from physician-supervised treatment for a recognized medical disorder is called ____________.

type II addictionclinical dependencyiatrogenic addiction co-dependency

The three leading substances involved in workplace injuries and deaths are , , and .

nicotine, heroine, crack cocaine LSD, marijuana, methamphetamine alcohol, cocaine, marijuanamethamphetamine, heroine, PCP

Judy is 13 years old and the daughter of a single-parent alcoholic mother. Every day Judy makes breakfast for her little brother and sister, dresses them, and sends them off to school. Judy's mother is usually too hung over to get out of bed in the morning. In view of this, which of the following statements is most accurate about Judy?

Judy is a victim of alcohol withdrawal. Judy is a co-conspirator. Judy is suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome. Judy is an enabler.

Which of the following statements is least accurate regarding nicotine?

It is classified as being a stimulant. When used in moderation, it has no harmful side effects.It is a psychoactive drug more addictive than heroin. It is toxic and dependency producing.

Billy Bob has developed leukoplakia and his buddy Bubba has erythroplakia. More than likely, how did Billy Bob and Bubba contract these conditions?

Billy Bob and Bubba were habitual snuff users. Billy Bob and Bubba were heavy drinkers of "moonshine."Billy Bob and Bubba were cocaine addicts. Billy Bob and Bubba were both heavy smokers.

Natural or synthetic opiates such as morphine, propoxyphene, and codeine that relieve pain and suppress coughing, but pose short-term and long-term risks when used are most appropriately classified as _____________.

analgesicsdepressantsantihistamines narcotics

The drug called "a quick fix for dealing with troublesome children" is ____________.

ProzacRohypnol ZantacRitalin

What do Zantac and Tagament have in common?

They are synthetic drug substitutes used to treat addicts in withdrawal. They are both the most highly abused drugs by teenagers having "pharming parties." They were once available only by prescription but are now classified as over-the-counter drugs. They are both powerful narcotics.

A potentially life-threatening condition that can arise when children with the flu, chicken pox, or other viral infections are given aspirin is called ____________.

Korsikoff Syndrome Reyes Syndrome Riccardo Syndrome Klinefelter Syndrome

The group singled out for discriminatory treatment because of their use of opium products to reduce the pain of hard work on the western railroad was the ____________.

Filipinos ChineseIrishItalians

The most extensively used illicit drug in the United States is ____________.

marijuanaheroinmethamphetamine cocaine

Robert's doctor has prescribed Marinol for him to ease his nausea and vomiting episodes. In view of this, which of the following is most likely Robert's medical problem?

Robert contracted food poisoning. Robert has Reyes syndrome. Robert is suffering from bleeding ulcers. Robert is undergoing chemotherapy.

The increase in the distribution and use of the drug intensified the "war on drugs" which was a major emphasis of the domestic policy of President in 1982.

heroin; William Jefferson Clinton marijuana; George W. Bushcrack cocaine; Ronald ReaganLSD; Richard M. Nixon

A condition characterized by paranoia, hallucinations, and violent tendencies that may persist for weeks after chronic stimulant abuse has been discontinued is called ____________.

narcotic neurosisalcoholic dementia amphetamine psychosiscerebral cirrhosis

The interaction that takes place when two drugs are mixed together to produce a far greater effect than the effect of either drug administered separately is called ____________.

mainlining enablingcodependency potentiation

The LSD "poster child" who advocated its use in the 1960s and coined the phrase "turn, tune in, drop out" was ____________.

Enrico Fermi Howard HughesTimothy Leary Spiro T. Agnew

The DARE program that seeks to prevent drug problems among youth before they begin are classified as ____________ programs.

secondary prevention law enforcement primary preventionstatus maintenance

Nearly 75 percent of the public schools in the United States participate in the program called ____________ which is taught by specially trained police officers who teach children how to "just say no" to drugs.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving McGruff the Crime Dog Drug Abuse Resistance Education Police Athletic League

The three leading suppliers of cocaine to the United States are the countries of , , and .

China, Laos, Thailand Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica Colombia, Bolivia, Peru Pakistan, Afghanistan, India

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Multiple Choice questions

Which of the following responses to the use of a drug would best be classified as a subjective component of drug abuse?

When John began snorting cocaine, he would do one line and gain a feeling of euphoria that would last throughout the night. Now John snorts a line every hour or two to get the same euphoric high. In view of this, which statement is most accurate regarding John's use of cocaine?

The main ingredient in wine, liquor, and beer that produces the desired effect when consuming the beverage is ____________.

The classification of drinkers who have trouble controlling their use of alcohol and plan their schedule around drinking are called ____________.

A progressive development of scar tissue in the liver associated with heavy drinking that chokes off blood vessels and destroys liver cells by interfering with their use of oxygen is called ____________.

Jimmy has been a heavy drinker for over 40 years. He now has difficulty doing simple crossword puzzles and periodically forgets where he lives and his own name. In view of this, which of the following conditions is the best diagnosis for Jimmy's condition?

Drug dependency that results from physician-supervised treatment for a recognized medical disorder is called ____________.

The three leading substances involved in workplace injuries and deaths are ____________, ____________, and ____________.

Which of the following statements is least accurate regarding nicotine?

Billy Bob has developed leukoplakia and his buddy Bubba has erythroplakia. More than likely, how did Billy Bob and Bubba contract these conditions?

Natural or synthetic opiates such as morphine, propoxyphene, and codeine that relieve pain and suppress coughing, but pose short-term and long-term risks when used are most appropriately classified as _____________.

The drug called "a quick fix for dealing with troublesome children" is ____________.

What do Zantac and Tagament have in common?

A potentially life-threatening condition that can arise when children with the flu, chicken pox, or other viral infections are given aspirin is called ____________.

The group singled out for discriminatory treatment because of their use of opium products to reduce the pain of hard work on the western railroad was the ____________.

The most extensively used illicit drug in the United States is ____________.

Robert's doctor has prescribed Marinol for him to ease his nausea and vomiting episodes. In view of this, which of the following is most likely Robert's medical problem?

The increase in the distribution and use of the drug ____________ intensified the "war on drugs" which was a major emphasis of the domestic policy of President ____________ in 1982.

A condition characterized by paranoia, hallucinations, and violent tendencies that may persist for weeks after chronic stimulant abuse has been discontinued is called ____________.

The interaction that takes place when two drugs are mixed together to produce a far greater effect than the effect of either drug administered separately is called ____________.

The LSD "poster child" who advocated its use in the 1960s and coined the phrase "turn, tune in, drop out" was ____________.

The DARE program that seeks to prevent drug problems among youth before they begin are classified as ____________ programs.

Nearly 75 percent of the public schools in the United States participate in the program called ____________ which is taught by specially trained police officers who teach children how to "just say no" to drugs.

The three leading suppliers of cocaine to the United States are the countries of ____________, ____________, and ____________.

The three leading substances involved in workplace injuries and deaths are , , and .

The increase in the distribution and use of the drug intensified the "war on drugs" which was a major emphasis of the domestic policy of President in 1982.

The three leading suppliers of cocaine to the United States are the countries of , , and .