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NAADAC Practice Test 1 2024-2025. Questions & Correct, Verified Answers. Graded A, Exams of Health sciences

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NAADAC Practice Test 1 2024-2025.

Questions & Correct, Verified Answers.

Graded A

Multiple Choice __________ is a central nervous system depressant that is often referred to as the "date rape drug." A. Gamma hydroxybutrate (GHB) B. Ethyl alcohol C. Amobarbital D. Diazepam - ANSA. Gamma hydroxybutrate (GHB) B. Ethyl alcohol C. Amobarbital D. Diazepam Multiple Choice ____________ are possible signs and symptoms exhibited by an individual's perceptions and senses shortly after a psychoactive substance is consumed. A. Longterm psychological effects B. Longterm physiological effects C. Shortterm physiological effects D. Shortterm psychological effects - ANSA. Longterm psychological effects B. Longterm physiological effects C. Shortterm physiological effects D. Shortterm psychological effects

[Date] Multiple Choice _____________ occurs when an individual repeatedly consumes a psychoactive substance to obtain a subjective experience that is often described as satisfying a "hunger" or "need." A. Withdrawal B. Psychological dependence C. Physical dependence D. Recreational use - ANSA. Withdrawal B. Psychological dependence C. Physical dependence D. Recreational use Multiple Choice _______________ is a pharmacotherapy used for nicotine dependence blocking the pleasurable effects experienced by smoking. A. Varenicline B. Buproprion C. Naltrexone D. Disulfiram - ANSA. Varenicline B. Buproprion C. Naltrexone D. Disulfiram See page 70, Treatment Applications Multiple Choice

[Date] "Huffing" is a method of administration most commonly used with ______. A. inhalants/solvents B. opiates C. crack cocaine D. hallucinogens - ANS* inhalants/solvents* Multiple Choice "Skin popping" is referred to as _____________. A. intravenously administering cocaine B. topically applying a nicotine patch C. subcutaneously administering heroin D. sublingually administering LSD - ANSA. intravenously administering cocaine B. topically applying a nicotine patch C. subcutaneously administering heroin D. sublingually administering LSD Multiple Choice "Speedballing" is a mixture of which two psychoactive substances? A. cocaine and heroin B. nicotine and caffeine C. methamphetamine and cocaine D. heroin and nicotine - ANSA. cocaine and heroin B. nicotine and caffeine C. methamphetamine and cocaine D. heroin and nicotine

[Date] Multiple Choice A "designer" psychoactive substance that can cause symptoms of Parkinson's disease is ______. A. LAAM B. PCP C. MDMA D. LSD - ANS* MDMA* See page 101. first paragraph Multiple Choice A disadvantage of benzodiazepines is the development of physical dependence after _____. A. nine months use B. one to two weeks use C. four months use D. thirty days use - ANS* four months use* See page 42, first paragraph Multiple Choice All of the following are currently approved for medical use in the United States except ______. A. opiates B. caffeine

[Date] C. cocaine D. LSD - ANS* LSD* Multiple Choice Consuming ___________ causes an individual to have constricted, pinpoint pupils. A. LSD B. PCP C. cocaine D. heroin - ANSA. LSD B. PCP C. cocaine D. heroin Multiple Choice Erie is experiencing tremors, visual and auditory hallucinations, has an exaggerated startle response and is brushing nonexistent bugs off his back. He feels hot, his pulse is rapid and his blood pressure is elevated. Ernie is most likely experiencing ______. A. alcohol withdrawal, second phase B. schizophrenia C. malingering D. stress reaction to incarceration - ANS* alcohol withdrawal, second phase* Multiple Choice

[Date] Freebasing cocaine and smoking crack are methods of administration ______. A. milder but longer lasting effects B. higher blood levels but lower concentrations in the brain C. immediate and powerful psychoactive substance effects D. less desire to repeat the use of the drug - ANSimmediate and powerful psychoactive substance effects Multiple Choice If very potent cannabis is consumed, how long can it take to completely eliminate a single dose of cannabis from an individual's body? A. 5 days B. 30 days C. 17 days D. 51 days - ANSA. 5 days B. 30 days C. 17 days D. 51 days See page 107, first paragraph Multiple Choice In narcotic withdrawal, the speed of onset and the duration of symptoms are most highly related to the _____. A. method of administration B. duration of the effect of the narcotic C. body fat content of the individual

[Date] D. height/weight ratio of the individual - ANS* duration of the effect of the narcotic* See page 85, Withdrawal section Multiple Choice Joe is a 42-year-old recovering narcotic dependent. He has been psychoactive substance-free for ten months and has noticed fatigue, weakness, anxiety, high sensitivity to pain and markedly decreased ability to tolerate stress or discomfort. This could most likely be accounted for by ______. A. protracted abstinence syndrome B. underlying Axis II characterological pathology C. failure to surrender completely to a 12-Step program D. unreported use of other mood changing agents - ANSA. protracted abstinence syndrome B. underlying Axis II characterological pathology C. failure to surrender completely to a 12-Step program D. unreported use of other mood changing agents Multiple Choice Lethal alcohol toxicity, also known as alcohol poisoning, can occur when an individual's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is _______ or higher. A. 0. B. 0. C. 0. D. 0.40 - ANSA. 0.

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Multiple Choice Marinol® (synthetic delta-8-THC) is approved for use in ______. A. marijuana detoxification B. severe vomiting C. maintenance therapy for marijuana addicts D. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - ANS* severe vomiting* Multiple Choice Physical dependence on benzodiazepines can occur with ______. A. low doses when mixed with alcohol B. chronic double dosing C. therapeutic doses D. none of the above - ANSC. therapeutic doses Multiple Choice Psychoactive substances that reduce anxiety are called ________. A. anticonvulsants B. anxiolytics C. anesthetics D. analgesics - ANSA. anticonvulsants B. anxiolytics C. anesthetics D. analgesics

[Date] See page 40, upper grey box. Multiple Choice Ritalin is most commonly prescribed to treat ______. A. heroin overdose B. Schizophrenia C. nicotine dependence D. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - ANSA. heroin overdose B. Schizophrenia C. nicotine dependence D. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Multiple Choice Shortterm effects of inhalant/solvent use include ______. A. temporary euphoria and reduced inhibitions B. increased mental alertness and concentration C. improved motor performance and coordination D. profound relaxation and calmness - ANSA. temporary euphoria and reduced inhibitions B. increased mental alertness and concentration C. improved motor performance and coordination D. profound relaxation and calmness Multiple Choice Stereotypy is defined by _______________. A. an inability to move the legs

[Date] B. repeating the same behavior over and over again C. increased ability to hear D. hallucinations - ANSA. an inability to move the legs B. repeating the same behavior over and over again C. increased ability to hear D. hallucinations See page 50, grey box Multiple Choice The brain and the spinal cord comprise which nervous system? A. peripheral nervous system B. autonomic nervous system C. parasympathetic nervous system D. central nervous system - ANSA. peripheral nervous system B. autonomic nervous system C. parasympathetic nervous system D. central nervous system Multiple Choice The danger of adding one central nervous system depressant to another (such as mixing alcohol with barbiturates) is that the toxic effects are magnified by the process of ______. A. co-activity B. activation C. transamination D. potentiation - ANS* potentiation*

[Date] See glossary Multiple Choice The high abuse potential of cocaine and the tendency for occasional users to quickly turn into psychoactive substance dependents is probably accounted for by its ______. A. social acceptability among people of high income and education B. easy availability and low price C. short duration of action, rapid onset of tolerance to euphoric effects and intense euphoria D. multiple possible methods of administration - ANS* short duration of action, rapid onset of tolerance to euphoric effects and intense euphoria* Multiple Choice The least potent and effective way to consume cocaine is to administer it ______. A. orally by chewing on a coca leaf B. intravenously C. intramuscularly D. nasally - ANSA. orally by chewing on a coca leaf B. intravenously C. intramuscularly D. nasally Multiple Choice

[Date] The most intense, rapid and efficient method of administration is _________. A. sublingually B. nasally C. intramuscularly D. intravenously - ANSA. sublingually B. nasally C. intramuscularly D. intravenously Multiple Choice The population group most likely to use inhalants/solvents is ______. A. youth B. the elderly C. women D. upper income white males - ANS* youth* Multiple Choice The use of pharmacotherapies such as disulfiram, naltrexone, methadone and acamprosate to aid in addiction treatment _____________. A. can be effective both in terms of efficacy and cost B. gives the wrong message to clients and should be avoided C. is only a temporary measure and should never be considered part of a long-term intervention D. is only occasionally effective and not really economically sound - ANS* can be effective both in terms of efficacy and cost*

[Date] Multiple Choice What amount of caffeine does an individual have to consume to experience caffeinism? A. 50-200 mg B. 250-400 mg C. 550-700 mg D. 800-950 mg - ANSA. 50-200 mg B. 250-400 mg C. 550-700 mg D. 800-950 mg See page 63, grey box Multiple Choice What is the characteristic of a psychoactive substance that makes it easy to pass through the blood-brain barrier? A. It is water-soluble. B. It is large in molecular size. C. It is fat-soluble. D. It is easy to metabolize. - ANSA. It is water-soluble. B. It is large in molecular size. C. It is fat-soluble. D. It is easy to metabolize. See page 18, last paragraph Multiple Choice

[Date] What percentage of chronic anabolic steroid users experience withdrawal symptoms after discontinuing use? A. 25% B. 50% C. 75% D. 100% - ANSA. 25% B. 50% C. 75% D. 100% See page 118 first paragraph Multiple Choice Which of the following classifications of psychoactive substances has abuse and has no accepted medical uses? A. Schedule I B. Schedule II C. Schedule IV D. Schedule V - ANSA. Schedule I B. Schedule II C. Schedule IV D. Schedule V Multiple Choice Which of the following classifications of psychoactive substances has abuse and has some medical uses with severe restrictions? A. Schedule I

[Date] B. Schedule II C. Schedule III D. Schedule IV - ANSA. Schedule I B. Schedule II C. Schedule III D. Schedule IV Multiple Choice Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to an individual's blood alcohol concentration (BAC)? A. body size B. gender C. amount of food in digestive system D. time of day the alcohol was consumed - ANSA. body size B. gender C. amount of food in digestive system D. time of day the alcohol was consumed Multiple Choice Which of the following is a shortterm physiological effect of amphetamine use? A. constricted pupils B. increased appetite C. increased blood pressure D. increased salivation - ANSA. constricted pupils B. increased appetite C. increased blood pressure

[Date] D. increased salivation Multiple Choice Which of the following is a shortterm physiological effect of anabolic steroids? A. decrease in cholesterol B. baldness in both sexes C. deepening of voice for males D. increased urination - ANSA. decrease in cholesterol B. baldness in both sexes C. deepening of voice for males D. increased urination See page 116, see the list Multiple Choice Which of the following is NOT a central nervous system stimulant? A. amphetamine B. caffeine C. cocaine D. heroin - ANSA. amphetamine B. caffeine C. cocaine D. heroin Multiple Choice Which of the following is NOT a narcotic?

[Date] A. heroin B. MDMA C. oxycodone D. morphine - ANSA. heroin B. MDMA C. oxycodone D. morphine Multiple Choice Which of the following is NOT part of the xanthine family of psychoactive substances? A. caffeine B. amphetamine C. theobromine D. theophylline - ANSA. caffeine B. amphetamine C. theobromine D. theophylline See page 62, first paragraph Multiple Choice Which of the following over-the-counter (OTC) medications can potentially trigger a relapse? A. acetaminophen B. phenylephrine C. diphenhydramine

[Date] D. phenylpropanolamine - ANSA. acetaminophen B. phenylephrine C. diphenhydramine D. phenylpropanolamine See page 123, last paragraph on page Multiple Choice Which of the following psychoactive substances does not produce withdrawal symptoms? A. alcohol B. LSD C. heroin D. caffeine - ANSA. alcohol B. LSD C. heroin D. caffeine Multiple Choice Which of the following types of antidepressants have the fewest side effects? A. tricyclic antidepressants B. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors C. monoamine oxidase inhibitors D. selective norepinephrine/serotonin reuptake inhibitors - ANSA. tricyclic antidepressants B. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

[Date] C. monoamine oxidase inhibitors D. selective norepinephrine/serotonin reuptake inhibitors Multiple Choice Which opioid replacement therapy has both an agonist and antagonist effect? A. naloxone B. buprenorphine C. methadone D. naltrexone - ANSA. naloxone B. buprenorphine C. methadone D. naltrexone See Page 80, paragraph 4. Multiple Choice Which part of the brain is responsible for reinforcing the rewarding effects of cocaine? A. nucleus accumbens B. hypothalamus C. hippocampus D. cerebral cortex - ANSA. nucleus accumbens B. hypothalamus C. hippocampus D. cerebral cortex

[Date] See glossary and page 55 in grey box Multiple Choice Withdrawal from _________ is potentially life threatening. A. opioids B. LSD C. alcohol D. cocaine - ANSA. opioids B. LSD C. alcohol D. cocaine Multiple Choice Withdrawal from stimulants ______. A. lasts 2 - 3 days, occasionally a week or more B. is marked by decreased appetite and decreased need for sleep C. is much more dangerous than withdrawal from sedatives D. is extremely uncommon unless the use is intravenous - ANS* lasts 2 - 3 days, occasionally a week or more* Multiple Choice Which of the following is an excitatory neurotransmitter? A. GABA B. serotonin C. glutamate D. dopamine - ANSA. GABA B. serotonin

[Date] C. glutamate D. dopamine See page 22 Multiple Choice Which of the following is NOT a central nervous system depressant? A. alcohol B. benzodiazepines C. barbiturates D. cocaine - ANSA. alcohol B. benzodiazepines C. barbiturates D. cocaine Multiple Choice not sure, have to figure this one out Which hallucinogen has stimulant, depressant, analgesic and anesthetic properties? A. LSD B. PCP C. psilocybin D. MDMA - ANSA. LSD B. PCP C. psilocybin D. MDMA See page 95 - I think it is this one

[Date] True or False "Amotivational Syndrome" is characterized by increased sexual energy. - ANSFalse See page 108, grey box True or False Amphetamines are metabolized in the liver. - ANSFalse See page 49, third paragraph True or False An agonist binds to a neuron and prevents other neurotransmitters from binding to that neuron. - ANSFalse True or False Benzodiazepines are able to reduce anxiety with fewer of the typical side effects of sedation and general central nervous system depression commonly caused by barbiturates. - ANSTrue See page 40, first paragraph True or False Benzodiazepines are relatively safe to use with little to no risk of overdose when taken at high doses. - ANSTrue

[Date] See page 40, second paragraph, this is a slight one, they say harder to overdose. True or False Beta blockers and the alpha blocker clonidine are sometimes used to treat some of the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. - ANSTrue See page 31, third paragraph True or False Chronic PCP use can lead to physical dependence. - ANSTrue See page 97, See Dependence True or False Chronic use of barbiturates can often cause mental depression in people who were previously free of depression prior to beginning use. - ANSTrue See page 36, first paragraph True or False Cocaine is used by ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists as an anesthetic for minor surgical procedures. - ANSTrue See page 54, second paragraph True or False

[Date] Cocaine stimulates the central nervous system. - ANSTrue True or False Designer psychoactive substances are invented by chemists with a different molecular chemical formula of a similar controlled substance to evade law enforcement. - ANSTrue Page 141, glossary True or False Detoxification is the process of eliminating onehalf of all psychoactive substances from the individual's body. - ANSFalse True or False Excessive consumption of alcohol can cause testicular shrinkage. - ANSTrue See page 29, picture "may shrink" True or False Hashish, hashish oil and marijuana all have the same concentration of THC

  • ANSFalse True or False Marijuana is similar to alcohol in that most who use it do so intermittently and in low doses, but a subgroup uses it regularly in high doses and develops significant problems as a result. - ANSTrue

[Date] See page 109, third paragraph True or False Methamphetamine is a Schedule III psychoactive substance and is FDA approved to treat cocaine dependence. - ANSFalse True or False Narcotic partial antagonists delay the onset of withdrawal symptoms and block the effects of consuming other opioids. - ANSTrue See page 80, fourth paragraph True or False Nicotine use causes both stimulant and depressant psychoactive effects. - ANSTrue See page 67, second paragraph True or False One advantage of using barbiturates instead of benzodiazepines is that they retain their ability to produce sleep even with chronic longterm use. - ANSFalse See page 37, second paragraph, middle of paragraph True or False