Prevention of Drug Abuse Exam 3 – Advanced Practice Test, Study Guide &
Review Questions
marijuana - correct answer ✔✔a hemp plant whose biological name is Cannabis sativa
consisting of green, brown or a grey mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers
THC - correct answer ✔✔is the primary mind-altering ingredient in marijuana
Marijuana Tax Act (1937) - correct answer ✔✔marijuana was considered a narcotic and subject
to the same legal controls as cocaine and opiates. Marijuana distributors had to register and pay
a tax to legally import, buy or sell this drug
1970 Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act - correct answer ✔✔updated and
replaced previous laws concerning narcotics and dangerous drugs. Marijuana was not classified
as a narcotic anymore
Carolus Linnaeus - correct answer ✔✔classified marijuana as Cannabis sativa in 1753
sinsemillia - correct answer ✔✔Spanish variety of weed. without seeds it has an average THC
concentration of 9.6% or higher. made from buds of flowering tops of female plant. It is grown
in water. (aka hydro or dro)
Hashish - correct answer ✔✔variety of weed produced in lebanon, afgahanistan, and pakistan.
It has an average THC concentration of 12.4% for domestic and 7.03% for non-domestic. It
consists of the sticky resin from the female plant flowers.
Ganja - correct answer ✔✔variety of weed produced in India and consists of the dried tops of
female plants.
, physiological effects on the CNS - correct answer ✔✔marijuana alters mood, coordination,
memory and self-perception
anandamide - correct answer ✔✔neurotransmitter acting at the cannabinoid receptor site
altered perceptions - correct answer ✔✔changes in the interpretation of stimuli resulting from
marijuana use
munchies - correct answer ✔✔hunger experienced while under the effects of marijuana
physiological effects on the respiratory system - correct answer ✔✔smoking damages the lungs.
it inhibits alveolar macrophages. over 400 chemicals have been identified in marijuana smoke
and tar. Vaporizers reduce the harm
vaporizers - correct answer ✔✔heats cannabis to temperatures that release cannabinoids in a
fine mist without creating the toxins associated with combustion. Reduces the harm related to
smoking marijuana.
physiological effects on the cardiovascular system - correct answer ✔✔smoking weed causes
vasodilation which increases heart rate and decreases blood pressure. It limits amount of
oxygen carried to the heart.
physiological effects on sexual performance - correct answer ✔✔smoking weed can cause
vasodilatation in the genital which decreases pleasure. It can delay ejaculation and it is known
to be an aphrodisiac in small doses which decreases sexual desire
2 to 3 hours - correct answer ✔✔How long does a typical high last?
Review Questions
marijuana - correct answer ✔✔a hemp plant whose biological name is Cannabis sativa
consisting of green, brown or a grey mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers
THC - correct answer ✔✔is the primary mind-altering ingredient in marijuana
Marijuana Tax Act (1937) - correct answer ✔✔marijuana was considered a narcotic and subject
to the same legal controls as cocaine and opiates. Marijuana distributors had to register and pay
a tax to legally import, buy or sell this drug
1970 Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act - correct answer ✔✔updated and
replaced previous laws concerning narcotics and dangerous drugs. Marijuana was not classified
as a narcotic anymore
Carolus Linnaeus - correct answer ✔✔classified marijuana as Cannabis sativa in 1753
sinsemillia - correct answer ✔✔Spanish variety of weed. without seeds it has an average THC
concentration of 9.6% or higher. made from buds of flowering tops of female plant. It is grown
in water. (aka hydro or dro)
Hashish - correct answer ✔✔variety of weed produced in lebanon, afgahanistan, and pakistan.
It has an average THC concentration of 12.4% for domestic and 7.03% for non-domestic. It
consists of the sticky resin from the female plant flowers.
Ganja - correct answer ✔✔variety of weed produced in India and consists of the dried tops of
female plants.
, physiological effects on the CNS - correct answer ✔✔marijuana alters mood, coordination,
memory and self-perception
anandamide - correct answer ✔✔neurotransmitter acting at the cannabinoid receptor site
altered perceptions - correct answer ✔✔changes in the interpretation of stimuli resulting from
marijuana use
munchies - correct answer ✔✔hunger experienced while under the effects of marijuana
physiological effects on the respiratory system - correct answer ✔✔smoking damages the lungs.
it inhibits alveolar macrophages. over 400 chemicals have been identified in marijuana smoke
and tar. Vaporizers reduce the harm
vaporizers - correct answer ✔✔heats cannabis to temperatures that release cannabinoids in a
fine mist without creating the toxins associated with combustion. Reduces the harm related to
smoking marijuana.
physiological effects on the cardiovascular system - correct answer ✔✔smoking weed causes
vasodilation which increases heart rate and decreases blood pressure. It limits amount of
oxygen carried to the heart.
physiological effects on sexual performance - correct answer ✔✔smoking weed can cause
vasodilatation in the genital which decreases pleasure. It can delay ejaculation and it is known
to be an aphrodisiac in small doses which decreases sexual desire
2 to 3 hours - correct answer ✔✔How long does a typical high last?
