Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) Review

Question 1

Blackout from excessive alcohol is best explained as:

Accepted Answer

losing memories

Question 2

A dangerous side effect of ecstasy is...

Accepted Answer

extremely high brain and body temps

Question 3

Unpredictable & dangerous reactions are most likely from which drugs?

Accepted Answer

PCP and Bath Salts

Question 4

Taking drugs while in recovery is known as:

Accepted Answer

relapse

Question 5

Which of the following pain relievers requires IV administration by a nurse or physician?

Accepted Answer

morphine

Question 6

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is NOT...

Accepted Answer

amputation of feet in an alcoholic

Question 7

How much alcohol is in one serving of beer, wine or liquor?

Accepted Answer

1/2 ounce

Question 8

Why shouldn't you put a passed out drunk on their back?

Accepted Answer

they may choke on their vomit

Question 9

The need for a larger dose of drug to get the same effect is known as:

Accepted Answer

tolerance

Question 10

True or false: The time of day can affect the absorption of alcohol in the stomach & intestines

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

If a vodka drink is 12% alcohol, what is its proof?

Accepted Answer

24%

Question 12

Anoxia is the inability for the brain to get oxygen, resulting from use of which drug class?

Accepted Answer

inhalants

Question 13

What form of alcohol can be ingested in moderation without harm to the body?

Accepted Answer

Ethyl Alcohol

Question 14

The shakiness experienced by an alcoholic going through withdrawal is called:

Accepted Answer

DTs

Question 15

Regular use of which drug is proven to cause short-term memory loss and amotivational syndrome?

Accepted Answer

marijuana

Question 16

A potentially fatal physical reaction caused by alcohol overdose is known as:

Accepted Answer

alcohol poisoning

Question 17

In NY state, what is the current law regarding drinking underage and operating a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

zero tolerance

Question 18

A teenager who finally admits to a drinking problem should seek out the support of...

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics Anonymous

Question 19

Mixing two drugs in the same group, such as alcohol and Xanax, will likely lead to...

Accepted Answer

a synergistic/multiplier effect

Question 20

In which organ does oxidation take place?

Accepted Answer

liver

Question 21

Cirrhosis of the liver from excessive use of alcohol is marked by:

Accepted Answer

a fatty liver filled with scar tissue

Question 22

One serving of alcohol causes the BAC/BAL to rise by:

Accepted Answer

.02-.03

Question 23

As a result of this unit on alcohol and drugs, has your personal desire to use drugs changed?

Accepted Answer

No - I never wanted to use and still won't, Yes, I will lower my use of alcohol and/or drugs

Question 24

What elements of brain function does alcohol negatively affect?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 25

Painful body reactions in a heroin addict who can't get another dose of the drug is called:

Accepted Answer

withdrawal

Question 26

Which of the following factors may SLOW the absorption of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Drinking on a full stomach

Question 27

For how long can THC from one hit on a marijuana joint be detected in the fat cells?

Accepted Answer

1 month

Question 28

Name two drug classifications that cause only psychological addiction.

Accepted Answer

inhalants and hallucinogens

Question 29

Which of the following events will most likely lead an alcoholic to seek help?

Accepted Answer

they admit they have a problem

Question 30

Marijuana comes from which plant?

Accepted Answer

Cannabis

Question 31

LSD, PCP, Peyote and Mescaline belong to which group?

Accepted Answer

Hallucinogens

Question 32

The narcotic heroin is derived from which plant?

Accepted Answer

opium poppy plant

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