a. Isopropyl, Methanol, Ethanol c. Fermentation, Distillation, acute a. True b. FalseFinal Exam PSY432 Spring, 2007 Why is alcohol considered to be the most dangerous drug? a. It has the harshest withdrawal symptoms b. It is the most addictive c. People are more likely to overdose on alcohol than any other drug d. It is the easiest drug to get In general, why is it that women achieve higher levels of blood alcohol concentration than men after the same amount of alcohol? a. In general, women have less body water than men b. Women’s livers are smaller so they can’t get rid of the alcohol quick enough c. Higher levels of estrogen cause a decrease in the rate of metabolization of alcohol in women. d. This is false; men achieve higher levels of blood alcohol concentration than women after the same amount of alcohol. In the elderly, the regular use of alcohol: a. speeds up the process of deterioration of the brain and other vital organs b. is less harmful than when they were younger because they have built up a tolerance. c. is more dangerous because it is more likely that it could react with another drug being taken. d. Both a and c Where is alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream? a. in the liver c. in the digestive tract b. in the kidneys d. in the lungs Long-term heavy use of alcohol has been shown to reduce the sex drive of some men. Why? a. alcohol elevates the level of hormones that metabolizes testosterone b. sperm cells become so “drunk” they can’t be ejaculated c. alcohol decreases blood flow to the periphery including male sex organs d. while drinking, even good-looking women look ugly Alcohol or Ethanol is changed into two different chemicals before it is broken down into energy, carbon dioxide, and water. What are they? a. Alcohol dehydrogenase and Acetaldehyde b. Acetaldehyde and Aldehyde dehydrogenese c. Acetaldhyde and Acetyl Coenzyme A d. Aldehyde dehydrogenese and Acetyl Coenzyme A Withdrawal symptoms of caffeine include a. excessive alertness c. delusions of grandeur b. headaches and drowsiness d. none of the above, caffeine is not addictive People with which of the following personality traits, are more likely to be heavy caffeine users? a. extroverts c. people who use other drugs b. people who engage in sensation seeking activities d. all of the above Caffeine has been used as a therapeutic treatment for . a. asthma c. flu b. high blood pressure d. nausea People who are addicted to caffeine are more likely to a. be extremely stressed and frequently depressed c. suffer from low blood pressure b. be highly involved in religious activities d. be highly educated and active in social events What is the most common withdrawal effect from quitting caffeine? a. Fatigue c. hyperactivity b. Constipation d. headache During which of the following periods would it not be a good idea to use caffeine? a. In a study group c. Before a doctors appointment b. While driving d. during pregnancy Which of the following is an effect of caffeine on the body? a. increased heart beat c. increased alertness b. increased need to urinate d. all of the aboveWhat are the behavior effects of sedative-hypnotic drugs? a. moderates excitement c. induce calmness b. depress behavior d. all of the above The taking of sedatives such as barbiturates with alcohol is very dangerous because a. alcohol is a stimulant and barbiturates are sedatives b. since the same enzyme breaks both drugs down, the effect of each is increased c. heavy drinkers of alcohol can develop allergies to barbiturates d. alcohol increases the tolerance of barbiturates, and causes addiction A baby born to a mother who abuses sedatives is easy to identify because they a. will sleep too much after they are born b. may suffer from withdrawal symptoms c. tend to be excessively larger than normal d. are usually born long after their due date The most prevalent inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the human nervous system is a. dopamine c. serotonin b. gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) d. acetycholine Which of the following benzodiazepines has been made illegal because of its use in sexual assaults? a. diazepam (Valium) c. alphrazolam (Xanax b. funitrazepam (Rohypnal) d. lorazepam (Ativan) Why did the use of inhalants such as glue expand rapidly in eh 1960’s a. glue became less expensive and more available b. the media described glue sniffing in detal; including its effects and how to “sniff glue.” c. the effects and methods of sniffing glue were available on the internet d. the media reported that the effects of fluorocarbons had little or no side effects Huffing involves a. breathing extremely heavy as if you were trying to blow down a house b. inhaling the drug directly from the container c. soaking the chemical in a cloth and holding directly on the face or placing the cloth in your mouth d. b and c The use of inhaled substances can be identified by which of the following symptoms: a. slurred speech c. disorientation b. delusions d. all of the above Nitrous oxide is sometimes referred to as “laughing gas” because a. inhaling it produces a state of excitement and can make you laugh b. the person who discovered it was named Sir Joseph Laughing c. inhaling the gas causes you to do silly things that cause others to laugh at you d. a and b What was the first known type of inhalant used by young people at the beginning of the 1960s in the United States? a. Chloroform c. Glue b. Hair Spray d. nitrous oxide The first time use of some inhalants can result in a. tolerance to the substance c. withdrawal symptoms b. death d. bipolar disorder Which of the following is not a frequent result of the use of inhalants during late adolescence? a. more frequent use of inhalants as an adult c. possible brain damage b. possible damage to lungs and airways d. none of the above, all are probable When nicotine is absorbed into the blood stream, it is usually absorbed a. through the skin mucosa c. through the lining of the mouth b. by inhalation to the lungs d. all of the above What is the scientific name of the tobacco plant cultivated in most of the world? a. nicotiana tabacum c. nicotiana tobasco b. smokus tobaccus d.