TEST BANK
Drug Abuse and Misuse
9th EDITION
,Test Bank - Drug Use and Misuse, 9th
,Edition (Maisto, 2025), Chapter 1-16 | All
Chapters
Chapter 01 – Drug Use and Misuse
Which of the following best defines drug misuse?
Taking a drug for a medically intended purpose but in larger amounts than prescribed
Using a drug to experience a altered state of consciousness
Taking a drug that is illegal in one’s country
Using a drug only once to satisfy curiosity
Answer: A
Rationale: Drug misuse refers to using a prescribed or over-the-counter drug in a
manner that is not consistent with medical guidelines (e.g., taking too much). Drug
abuse typically involves non-medical use for psychoactive effects.
A person who continues to use a drug despite negative consequences is showing signs
of:
Tolerance
Substance use disorder
Drug antagonism
Withdrawal syndrome
Answer: B
Rationale: Substance use disorder is characterized by compulsive drug use despite
harmful outcomes. Tolerance (A) is a physiological adaptation, withdrawal (D) is a
set of symptoms upon cessation, and antagonism (C) refers to drug interactions.
, Chapter 02 – Drug Use Yesterday and Today
The Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 was significant because it:
Made alcohol illegal nationwide
Required prescriptions for narcotics and set taxation
Legalized marijuana for medical use
Established the DEA
Answer: B
Rationale: The Harrison Act regulated and taxed the production and distribution of
opiates and cocaine, effectively requiring prescriptions. Prohibition of alcohol (A)
came with the 18th Amendment.
Which historical trend helped shift drug use from a moral failing to a public health
issue?
The “Just Say No” campaign
The establishment of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
The repeal of Prohibition
The emergence of psychedelic research
Answer: B
Rationale: NIDA (founded in 1974) funded scientific research on addiction as a
health condition, moving away from purely criminal or moral perspectives.
Chapter 03 – Drugs and the Nervous System
The primary role of a neurotransmitter is to:
Provide energy to neurons
Carry a chemical signal across the synapse
Insulate the axon
Drug Abuse and Misuse
9th EDITION
,Test Bank - Drug Use and Misuse, 9th
,Edition (Maisto, 2025), Chapter 1-16 | All
Chapters
Chapter 01 – Drug Use and Misuse
Which of the following best defines drug misuse?
Taking a drug for a medically intended purpose but in larger amounts than prescribed
Using a drug to experience a altered state of consciousness
Taking a drug that is illegal in one’s country
Using a drug only once to satisfy curiosity
Answer: A
Rationale: Drug misuse refers to using a prescribed or over-the-counter drug in a
manner that is not consistent with medical guidelines (e.g., taking too much). Drug
abuse typically involves non-medical use for psychoactive effects.
A person who continues to use a drug despite negative consequences is showing signs
of:
Tolerance
Substance use disorder
Drug antagonism
Withdrawal syndrome
Answer: B
Rationale: Substance use disorder is characterized by compulsive drug use despite
harmful outcomes. Tolerance (A) is a physiological adaptation, withdrawal (D) is a
set of symptoms upon cessation, and antagonism (C) refers to drug interactions.
, Chapter 02 – Drug Use Yesterday and Today
The Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 was significant because it:
Made alcohol illegal nationwide
Required prescriptions for narcotics and set taxation
Legalized marijuana for medical use
Established the DEA
Answer: B
Rationale: The Harrison Act regulated and taxed the production and distribution of
opiates and cocaine, effectively requiring prescriptions. Prohibition of alcohol (A)
came with the 18th Amendment.
Which historical trend helped shift drug use from a moral failing to a public health
issue?
The “Just Say No” campaign
The establishment of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
The repeal of Prohibition
The emergence of psychedelic research
Answer: B
Rationale: NIDA (founded in 1974) funded scientific research on addiction as a
health condition, moving away from purely criminal or moral perspectives.
Chapter 03 – Drugs and the Nervous System
The primary role of a neurotransmitter is to:
Provide energy to neurons
Carry a chemical signal across the synapse
Insulate the axon
