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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are warning signs of addiction?continual concern about where the next “fix” (drink or pill will come from)choosing friends who can supply the addictive substancechanges in appearance or personal healthall of these are warning signs - 2. Multiple Choice
The process that happens when a person stops using the substance to which he/she was physically dependent is called
withdrawal
recovery
abstinence
detoxification
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHealth risks from smoking include:respiratory diseasecirculatory diseasediseases of the mouth and throatall of these
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow long does recovery take?a lifetime5 years1 year28 days
- 5. Multiple ChoiceMixing alcohol with another depressant has a much greater effect than taken alone. This is calledadditive interactionsynergistic effectantagonistic Interaction
- 6. Multiple ChoiceMental confusion, seizures, slow respiration, irregular heart beat, and hypothermia are all symptoms ofbinge drinkingalcohol poisoningintoxicationalcohol abuse
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA reaction to a medicine other than the one intended is calledside effecttolerancemultiplier effectwithdrawal
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a treatment option for addicts?halfway housedetoxification centerssupport groupsall of these
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are symptoms of withdrawalchillsnauseashaking handsall of these
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAlcohol causes the central nervous system tospeed upslow downperform betterall of these
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA person with increased tolerance to alcohol needs todrink more to feel the same effectgo through withdrawalseek psychiatric helpdrink less whenever possible
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAn anti-inflammatory and a muscle relaxant are prescribed to POSITIVELY to treat joint pain. These medicines cause a/an …..?additive interactionsynergistic effectantagonistic Interaction
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe excessive use of alcohol isbinge drinkingalcohol poisoningintoxicationalcohol abuse
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe removal of all drugs from the body iswithdrawalrecoveryabstinencedetoxification
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAlcoholics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous aretreatment centerssupport groupsdetox unitshalfway houses
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe first step in the recovery continuum isgroup therapywithdrawalrecognition of the problemall of these
- 17. Multiple ChoiceDrug and alcohol dependence areuntreatablecharacter flawsweaknessesdiseases
- 18. Multiple ChoiceCodependentsare overly concerned for the addictare good for the addictare addicted to alcohol/drugsdo not care about the addict’s problems
- 19. Multiple ChoiceCodependentsare meanmeet their own needs firsthelp a friend or family member’s addictiondon’t have a problem
- 20. Multiple ChoiceDrinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting.binge drinkingalcohol poisoningintoxicationalcohol abuse
- 21. Multiple ChoiceA medicine that reduces the effect of another medicine causes a/an….?additive interactionantagonistic Interactionsynergistic effect
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhen a person is given an antibiotic, why should he take the entire dose even though he may be feeling better?bacteria can become resistant to antibioticsthe person could relapsethe infection can more easily spread to othersall of these could happen
- 23. Multiple ChoiceShould you attempt an intervention without a drug counselor present?Yes. The family knows best.Yes. Why pay the high price of a counselor?No. The counselor is trained to help the family.No. Who needs an intervention anyway?
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a short-term effect of tobacco?decreases heart rateconstricts blood vesselsclogs arteriesincreases blood pressure
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a way that alcohol enters the blood stream?through the mouththrough the liverthrough the stomachthrough the small intestines
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe process of changing alcohol into water, carbon dioxide, and energy is calledoxidationcirrhosisdigestionalcohol removal
- 27. Multiple ChoiceA severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcoholic overdose.binge drinkingalcohol poisoningintoxicationalcohol abuse
- 28. Multiple ChoiceHeavy alcohol use can cause scarring in thebrainkidneysliverstomach
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are warning signs of addiction?continual concern about where the next “fix” (drink or pill will come from)choosing friends who can supply the addictive substancechanges in appearance or personal healthall of these are warning signs
- 30. Multiple ChoiceRecovery programs for addiction includerecovering from physiological effectsrecovering from psychological effectsrecovering from both physiological effects and psychological effects
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThe state in which the body is poisoned by alcohol or other substance and the person's physical and mental control is significantly reduced.binge drinkingalcohol poisoningintoxicationalcohol abuse
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a long-term effect of tobacco?chronic bronchitiscirrhosisemphysemalung cancer
- 33. Multiple ChoiceAddiction is a character flaw.truefalse
- 34. Multiple ChoiceBody size, gender, food, amount, and rate of intake are all factors that influnce the effects of alcohol.truefalse
- 35. Multiple ChoiceA person becomes intoxicated when he/she drinks alcohol faster than it can be oxidized.truefalse
- 36. Multiple ChoiceAn addiction to alcohol can be cured.truefalse
- 37. Multiple ChoiceAn intervention should be handled by family members alone.truefalse
- 38. Multiple ChoiceCirrhosis is a condition in which the heart is destroyed.truefalse
- 39. Multiple ChoiceRelapse means slipping from recovery.truefalse
- 40. Multiple ChoiceHeavy alcohol use can cause scarring of the brain.truefalse
- 41. Multiple ChoiceA condition in which the body becomes used to the effects of a drug is called sobriety.truefalse
- 42. Multiple ChoiceAlcohol reaches the brain within minutes.truefalse
- 43. Multiple ChoiceA physical or psychological need for a substance or action that results in loss of control is called tolerance.truefalse
- 44. Multiple ChoiceThe first step in addiction recovery is recognizing that a problem exists.truefalse
- 45. Multiple ChoiceThe process of recovery is difficult and takes up to 6 months.truefalse
- 46. Multiple ChoiceCodependents trying to protect the addicted person from the consequences of his drug-related problems.truefalse
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWithdrawal is the process that occurs when a person stops using a drug to which he is dependent.truefalse
- 48. Multiple ChoiceOnly adults can be alcoholics.truefalse
- 49. Multiple ChoiceIntervention is the interruption of the addiction continuum before the addict hits bottom.truefalse
- 50. Multiple ChoiceRecovery means never taking any medicines again.truefalse
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