Pretest: Substance Abuse – Questions And Correct
Answers
Which stimulant is also referred to as crystal or crank and leaves the user
feeling confused, shaky, and paranoid when it wears off? Right Ans -
methamphetamine
Which is a likely result of taking LSD? Right Ans - altered mood and
sensory perceptions
(unpredictable effects leading to violent behavior
Insensitivity to pain, leading to carelessness and possible physical harm
convulsions, coma, heart and lung failure
depression and paranoia)
Prolonged and constant use of tobacco can weaken the user's immune system
and increase the risk of many diseases.
Which disease makes the air sacs in the lungs less elastic, reducing their
ability to absorb oxygen? Right Ans - emphysema
Which statement best describes the effect nicotine has on the central nervous
system? Right Ans - It acts as both a stimulant and a sedative.
Marcy's friend lost a lot of weight using a protein supplement, and she urges
Marcy to try it. What should Marcy do? Right Ans - Consult a doctor before
she decides to take it.
Anabolic steroids increase muscle and stamina. Therefore, they are very
popular among competitive athletes, both male and female, who want to
improve their performance. Right Ans - synthetic versions of the male
hormone testosterone
What is an advantage of consuming natural foods instead of dietary
supplements? Right Ans - Natural foods contain substances that protect the
body against diseases.
(They have more nutrients).
, Ian wants to develop the muscles in his upper body. Which is the best strategy
for him to adopt? Right Ans - Work with a trainer and use researched
information to devise the most beneficial diet and training plan.
Prescription and over-the-counter medicines are designed to treat a wide
range of health problems.
What category of medicine is used to treat pathogens, or disease-causing
microorganisms? Right Ans - antibiotics
When two or more medicines are taken at the same time, they can work
together in one of three ways: additive, synergistic, or antagonistic
interaction.
What is synergistic interaction? Right Ans - when one medicine boosts the
effect of the other one
Aspirin is a widely used drug. What kind of medicine is it? Right Ans - over-
the-counter analgesic
Which of the following is drug abuse? Right Ans - taking a tranquilizer
every night when the label warns not to take it on consecutive nights
"My friends hang out after school and drink. They told me that I better start
drinking too if I want to hang out with them at school and after." Right Ans
- rejection
Bertha's friends recently started drinking. She goes to a lot of parties with
them where she is always pressured by the others to have a drink.
Which is the best way for Bertha to resist this pressure? Right Ans - State
firmly that she doesn't drink. If they persist the next time, she should start
hanging out with people who don't drink.
Mario's friend Omar invites him to a party with some people Mario does not
know. Mario suspects that people will use drugs at the party.
Answers
Which stimulant is also referred to as crystal or crank and leaves the user
feeling confused, shaky, and paranoid when it wears off? Right Ans -
methamphetamine
Which is a likely result of taking LSD? Right Ans - altered mood and
sensory perceptions
(unpredictable effects leading to violent behavior
Insensitivity to pain, leading to carelessness and possible physical harm
convulsions, coma, heart and lung failure
depression and paranoia)
Prolonged and constant use of tobacco can weaken the user's immune system
and increase the risk of many diseases.
Which disease makes the air sacs in the lungs less elastic, reducing their
ability to absorb oxygen? Right Ans - emphysema
Which statement best describes the effect nicotine has on the central nervous
system? Right Ans - It acts as both a stimulant and a sedative.
Marcy's friend lost a lot of weight using a protein supplement, and she urges
Marcy to try it. What should Marcy do? Right Ans - Consult a doctor before
she decides to take it.
Anabolic steroids increase muscle and stamina. Therefore, they are very
popular among competitive athletes, both male and female, who want to
improve their performance. Right Ans - synthetic versions of the male
hormone testosterone
What is an advantage of consuming natural foods instead of dietary
supplements? Right Ans - Natural foods contain substances that protect the
body against diseases.
(They have more nutrients).
, Ian wants to develop the muscles in his upper body. Which is the best strategy
for him to adopt? Right Ans - Work with a trainer and use researched
information to devise the most beneficial diet and training plan.
Prescription and over-the-counter medicines are designed to treat a wide
range of health problems.
What category of medicine is used to treat pathogens, or disease-causing
microorganisms? Right Ans - antibiotics
When two or more medicines are taken at the same time, they can work
together in one of three ways: additive, synergistic, or antagonistic
interaction.
What is synergistic interaction? Right Ans - when one medicine boosts the
effect of the other one
Aspirin is a widely used drug. What kind of medicine is it? Right Ans - over-
the-counter analgesic
Which of the following is drug abuse? Right Ans - taking a tranquilizer
every night when the label warns not to take it on consecutive nights
"My friends hang out after school and drink. They told me that I better start
drinking too if I want to hang out with them at school and after." Right Ans
- rejection
Bertha's friends recently started drinking. She goes to a lot of parties with
them where she is always pressured by the others to have a drink.
Which is the best way for Bertha to resist this pressure? Right Ans - State
firmly that she doesn't drink. If they persist the next time, she should start
hanging out with people who don't drink.
Mario's friend Omar invites him to a party with some people Mario does not
know. Mario suspects that people will use drugs at the party.
