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Question 1 of 20 Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are A.central nervous system depressants. B.central nervous system stimulants. C.effective for use with anxiety and non-addictive. D.both commonly prescribed.

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Answer Key: A Question 2 of 20 How do cocaine and amphetamines lead to hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia? A.They act on the GABA-ergic system. B.They lead to depletion of dopamine and norepinephrine. C.They increase dopamine and norepinephrine. D.They deplete serotonin levels. 1.0 Points

Answer Key: C Question 3 of 20 All of the following are situations associated with psychological dependence EXCEPT _______. A.using drugs as a way to avoid responsibilities B.using drugs as a form of controlling feelings, moods, and experiences C.using drugs as a result of a physical need for their effects D.using drugs to prepare for certain activities such as public speaking 1.0 Points

Answer Key: C Question 4 of 20 Which of the following inhalant substances is NOT one of the drugs most commonly used by teens? A.Cleaning fluid B.Rubbing alcohol C.Paint D.Glue 1.0 Points

Answer Key: B Question 5 of 20 1.0 Points

Compare the following conditions. Select the one that is in place when cues that are regularly associated with the administration of a drug begin to function as conditioned stimuli and produce a response that is opposite in direction to the drug's natural effect. A.pharmacodynamic tolerance B.behavioral conditioning mechanism C.metabolic tolerance D.down regulation

Answer Key: B Question 6 of 20 Alcohol abuse and dependence are A.more likely to have negative health consequences for men than women. B.less common among whites than Hispanic populations. C.more common among men than women. D.typically high among Asians 1.0 Points

Answer Key: C Question 7 of 20 1.0 Points

Despite the fact that the prevalence of marijuana use has remained stable across the years, the prevalence of marijuana abuse and dependence has A.increased among young children. B.increased significantly across the population. C.decreased significantly among women. D.not shown a consistent trend of increasing.

Answer Key: B Question 8 of 20 1.0 Points

When Dante first started using cocaine, he didn't need a very big dose to get high. Lately though, it seems like he has to consistently ingest higher amounts of cocaine to get the same effect. Dante is experiencing _______. A.polysubstance abuse

B.toxification C.tolerance D.a craving

Answer Key: C Question 9 of 20 1.0 Points

Nerve damage leading to neurological impairment is a function of chronic exposure to inhalant drugs. How might inhalants affect this system? A.They cause fat to build up around nerve cells. B.They restrict the flow of blood. C.They block neurotransmitters. D.They damage the myelin.

Answer Key: D Question 10 of 20 1.0 Points

Consider the various types of tolerance. Select the type that occurs when receptors in the brain adapt to continued presence of the drug. A.pharmacodynamic tolerance B.metabolic tolerance C.enzyme regulation D.behavioral conditioning mechanism

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Question 11 of 20 Particular characteristics that are _______ in a person with schizophrenia are negative symptoms. A.lacking B.excessive C.reversed D.exaggerated

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Question 12 of 20 What is the major weakness of second generation antipsychotics? A.They cause weight gain. B.They produce several unpleasant motor side effects. C.They are not as effective in treating disorganized symptoms. D.They are not as effective in treating positive symptoms.

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Answer Key: A Question 13 of 20 Hallucinations that involve the sense of taste are called A.auditory. B.gustatory. C.olfactory. D.visual. 1.0 Points

Answer Key: B Question 14 of 20 1.0 Points

Review the risk factors of the following individuals. Who is most likely to develop schizophrenia due to genetic similarities? A.children of the patient B.monozygotic twins (one of whom is the patient) C.siblings of the patient D.dyzygotic twins (one of whom is the patient)

Answer Key: B Question 15 of 20 1.0 Points

Social skills training has been demonstrated to improve the ______ of persons suffering from schizophrenia despite the chronicity of the disorder. A.social functioning B.achievement motivation C.delusional symptoms D.aggressive tendencies

Answer Key: A Question 16 of 20 1.0 Points

Gary, a schizophrenic patient at a psychiatric hospital, hums very loudly when others are around. He explained to staff that this helps limit the ability of others to read his mind. What type of delusions is Gary experiencing? A.Somatic B.Self-significance C.Persecution or paranoid D.Influence

Answer Key: D Question 17 of 20 Antipsychotic medications act by _______. A.enhancing acetylcholine activity B.decreasing norepinephrine output C.blocking dopamine receptors D.increasing serotonin production 1.0 Points

Answer Key: C Question 18 of 20 The treatment of choice for schizophrenia is A.medication. B.surgery. C.dialectal-behavioral therapy. D.cognitive-behavioral therapy. 1.0 Points

Answer Key: A Question 19 of 20 ____________ refers to the passing of genetic material from one family member to another. A.Indirect transmission B.Concordance rate 1.0 Points

C.Gene-environment correlation D.Direct transmission

Answer Key: D Question 20 of 20 1.0 Points

Medications developed in the 1990s that are effective in treating the positive symptoms of schizophrenia and somewhat effective in treating negative symptoms and cognitive impairments are called A.typical antipsychotics. B.selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. C.atypical antipsychotics. D.dopamine agonists.

Answer Key: C