Scientific foundation of Health
Module 4
Avoiding risks and harmful habits
MCQ’s
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of addiction?
a) Negative consequences
b) Loss of control
c) Habitual behavior
d) Denial
2. Which term describes the use of a drug for a purpose for which it was not intended?
a) Abuse
b) Tolerance
c) Addiction
d) Misuse
3. An individual who knowingly tries to protect an addict from natural consequences of
his or her destructive behavior is:
a) Enabling
b) Intervening
c) Encouraging
d) Sheltering
4. Addiction involves an excessive:
a) Amount of debt or financial problems
b) Risk of losing one's job or failing out of school
c) Preoccupation with the addictive behavior
d) Tolerance for alcohol or drugs
5. Denial is a person's:
c) Failure to stop an addictive behavior
6. When increased amounts of a drug, other substance, or behavior are needed to produce
the desired effect, this phenomenon is known as:
a) Psychological dependence
b) Physiological dependence
c) Tolerance
d) Withdrawal
7. Excessive use of any drug (legal or illegal) constitutes:
a) Drug abuse
b) Drug addiction
c) Drug misuse
d) Drug tolerance
8. Temporary physical and psychological symptoms that occur when use of an addictive
substance is discontinued is:
a) Compulsion
b) Relapse
c) Withdrawal
d) Addiction
9. Process addictions include all of the following EXCEPT
a)the use of Ritalin to help concentration when studying.
b)compulsive buying, both in stores and online.
c)exercise addiction to the point of working out at least 3 hours a day.
d)compulsive gambling that results in the need to borrow money.
10.Charlotte, a college student, is a habitual drinker. She has become preoccupied with
obtaining alcohol and obsessed with her need to drink. Charlotte is exhibiting:
a) Lack of responsibility
b) Tolerance
c) Denial
d) Compulsion
11.Rebecca takes medications for various conditions, including Prinivil (for high blood
pressure), insulin (for diabetes), and Claritin (for allergy symptoms). This is an
example of:
a) Synergism
b) Cross-tolerance
c) Antagonism
d) Polydrug use
12.Chemicals that relay messages (impulses) from one nerve cell to another or to other
cells are:
a) Chemoreceptors
b) Enzymes
c) Neurotransmitters
d) Synapses
13.A lack of judgment regarding whether a particular substance or behavior will be
healthy or damaging to oneself is known as:
a) Obsession
b) Loss of control
c) Denial
d) Compulsion
14.Which of the following is classified as a stimulant?
a) Methamphetamine
b) Marijuana
c) Alcohol
d) LSD
15.Signs of compulsive buying include:
1. Purchasing several gifts when they go on sale.
2. Repeatedly buying more than you need or can afford.
3. Purchasing only one item in your favorite color.
4. Showing new clothes to your friends or family when you bring them home.
16.Transdermal drug administration means that a drug is:
a) Absorbed through the skin
b) Inhaled
c) Injected into a vein
d) Placed under the tongue
17.Drugs in suppository form are absorbed into the bloodstream through the:
a) Rectal or vaginal walls
b) Alveoli
c) Stomach lining
d) Intestinal walls
18.The psychoactive drug mescaline is obtained from which plant?
a) Peyote cactus
b) Marijuana
c) Mushrooms
d) Poppy
19.The illicit drug most commonly used in the United States is:
a) Amphetamines
b) Marijuana
c) Cocaine
d) Heroin
20.Which of the following statements about cocaine is NOT true?
a) A cheap and widely available form of cocaine that can be smoked is known as crack.
b) It is a powerful stimulant.
c) When snorted, it can damage the mucous membranes.
d) It can cause drowsiness, depression, and loss of appetite.
21.Which of the following statements about amphetamines is true?
a) They are stimulants.
b) They have no known side effects.
c) They are not addictive.
d) They can cause a dangerous drop in heart rate and respiratory rate.
22.The most noticeable effect of THC, the psychoactive substance in marijuana, is:
a) Slouching posture.
b) Bloodshot eyes.
c) Hyperactivity.
d) Loss of appetite.
23.PCP was originally developed as:
a) An experimental psychiatric medication.
b) An anesthetic with which a person remains conscious but feels no pain.
c) A drug to induce vomiting.
d) An anesthetic used in veterinary practice.
ANSWERS
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of addiction?
Answer: c) Habitual behavior
Explanation: While habitual behavior can be associated with addiction, it is not a defining
characteristic. The key characteristics include negative consequences, loss of control, and
denial.
2. Which term describes the use of a drug for a purpose for which it was not intended?
Answer: d) Misuse
Explanation: Misuse refers to using a substance inappropriately or for unintended purposes.
3. An individual who knowingly tries to protect an addict from natural consequences of
his or her destructive behavior is:
Answer: a) Enabling
Explanation: Enabling is when someone helps an addict avoid the consequences of their
behavior, which can perpetuate the addiction.
4. Addiction involves an excessive:
Answer: c) Preoccupation with the addictive behavior
Explanation: Addiction often leads to an overwhelming focus on the substance or behavior
despite negative outcomes.
5. Denial is a person's:
Answer: c) Failure to stop an addictive behavior
Explanation: Denial is a common defense mechanism in addiction where the individual
does not acknowledge the reality of their problem.
6. When increased amounts of a drug, other substance, or behavior are needed to produce
the desired effect, this phenomenon is known as:
Answer: c) Tolerance
Explanation: Tolerance occurs when a person's response to a drug decreases, requiring
more of it to achieve the same effect.
7. Excessive use of any drug (legal or illegal) constitutes:
Answer: a) Drug abuse
Explanation: Drug abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances.
8. Temporary physical and psychological symptoms that occur when use of an addictive
substance is discontinued is:
Answer: c) Withdrawal
Explanation: Withdrawal symptoms are physical and mental effects that occur when a
person stops using an addictive substance.
9. Process addictions include all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: a) The use of Ritalin to help concentration when studying.
Explanation: Ritalin is used as a medication and its use in this context is not considered a
process addiction.
10.Charlotte, a college student, is a habitual drinker. She has become preoccupied with
obtaining alcohol and obsessed with her need to drink. Charlotte is exhibiting:
Answer: d) Compulsion
Explanation: Compulsion refers to an irresistible urge to engage in a behavior, in this case,
drinking alcohol.
11.Rebecca takes medications for various conditions, including Prinivil (for high blood
pressure), insulin (for diabetes), and Claritin (for allergy symptoms). This is an
example of:
Answer: d) Polydrug use
Explanation: Polydrug use refers to the use of multiple drugs simultaneously or in a
treatment context.
12.Chemicals that relay messages (impulses) from one nerve cell to another or to other
cells are:
Answer: c) Neurotransmitters
Explanation: Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that transmit signals across synapses
between neurons.
13.A lack of judgment regarding whether a particular substance or behavior will be
healthy or damaging to oneself is known as:
Answer: b) Loss of control
Explanation: Loss of control refers to an inability to regulate substance use or behavior,
often seen in addiction.
14.Which of the following is classified as a stimulant?
Answer: a) Methamphetamine
Explanation: Methamphetamine is a powerful central nervous system stimulant.
15.Signs of compulsive buying include:
Explanation: All listed signs indicate compulsive buying behavior, except for point 3,
which is a neutral behavior.
16.Transdermal drug administration means that a drug is:
Answer: a) Absorbed through the skin
Explanation: Transdermal administration involves delivering medication through the skin
for systemic effects.
17.Drugs in suppository form are absorbed into the bloodstream through the:
Answer: a) Rectal or vaginal walls
Explanation: Suppositories are designed to dissolve and be absorbed through these tissues.
18.The psychoactive drug mescaline is obtained from which plant?
Answer: a) Peyote cactus
Explanation: Mescaline is a hallucinogenic compound derived from the peyote cactus.
19.The illicit drug most commonly used in the United States is:
Answer: b) Marijuana
Explanation: Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the U.S.
20.Which of the following statements about cocaine is NOT true?
Answer: d) It can cause drowsiness, depression, and loss of appetite.
Explanation: Cocaine is a stimulant, and while it can affect appetite, it is not associated
with drowsiness.
21.Which of the following statements about amphetamines is true?
Answer: a) They are stimulants.
Explanation: Amphetamines are known for their stimulating effects on the central nervous
system.
22.The most noticeable effect of THC, the psychoactive substance in marijuana, is:
Answer: b) Bloodshot eyes.
Explanation: Bloodshot eyes are a common side effect of THC use.
23.PCP was originally developed as:
Answer: b) An anesthetic with which a person remains conscious but feels no pain.
Explanation: PCP was originally used as a dissociative anesthetic.
