Question : 111. Louise using a “club drug” that depresses the nervous system, : 1201930

111. Louise is using a “club drug” that depresses the nervous system, causing feelings of relaxation. Unfortunately, the drug can also cause memory loss, paralysis, breathing problems, loss of consciousness, and even death. Louise is most likely using 
A. amphetamines.
B. GHB.
C. LSD.
D. ketamine.

112. Tricia likes to take drugs that increase her behavioral and mental activity. Tricia most likely uses all of the following except 
A. amphetamines.
B. nicotine.
C. cocaine.
D. barbiturates.

113. Betty was initially taking a psychoactive drug to help her lose weight and stay awake in class. Unfortunately, she has begun to experience restlessness and sleeplessness. Betty is experiencing the effects of prolonged use of 
A. caffeine.
B. cocaine.
C. amphetamines.
D. opium.

114. Mitch takes a drug and feels that his behavior is more rapid and energetic, and he notices that he can work more quickly when he takes this drug. His friends observe that Mitch is also more anxious and worries that others are watching him when he is using the drug. Mitch is most likely taking 
A. LSD.
B. an amphetamine.
C. Librium.
D. marijuana.

115. Paul uses _____ to make him feel more confident and optimistic. It also reduces pain and can cause death. This drug is a(n) _____. 
A. alcohol; psychedelic
B. heroin; CNS stimulant
C. cocaine; CNS stimulant
D. marijuana; opiate

116. Matt ingests a drug that causes him to feel emotionally connected to other people. He also experiences dry mouth, hyperactivity, and jaw muscle spasms shortly after ingesting the drug. The day after taking the drug, Matt experiences muscle aches and fatigue, and has problems concentrating. He also learns that he may have permanently damaged the serotonin-sensitive neurons in his brain. Matt most likely ingested 
A. MDMA.
B. opiates.
C. LSD.
D. barbiturates.

117. Rick has just taken a drug that acts very similarly to the body’s own endorphins. Rick has most likely ingested 
A. alcohol.
B. an opiate.
C. LSD.
D. marijuana.

118. After taking a pill, Mark felt euphoric, and he didn’t feel any pain when he rammed his knee into the table. He most likely took a(n) 
A. anxiolytic.
B. CNS stimulant.
C. opiate.
D. psychedelic.

119. Alcohol and heroin are similar in that both 
A. heighten and increase the activity of the central nervous system.
B. produce headaches, rapid heartbeat, and insomnia.
C. slow down mental and physical activity.
D. change perceptual experiences and allow you to experience hallucinations.

120. Recent evidence suggests that opiates kill pain because they 
A. create excitation in some parts of the cerebral cortex.
B. activate gate-control mechanisms.
C. stimulate the receptors normally stimulated by endorphins.
D. block the receptor sites of the body’s natural painkillers.

121. Sameera occasionally uses LSD. Her friend Lisa occasionally uses morphine. Their friend Amy is a social drinker. Which of these people is the least likely to become dependent on the drug she is using? 
A. Sameera
B. Lisa
C. Amy
D. They are all equally likely to become dependent.

122. Ketamine or “Special K” has effects similar to _____ and is associated with enduring _____ problems. 
A. hallucinogens; memory
B. hallucinogens; mood
C. stimulants; memory
D. stimulants; mood

123. Research indicates that marijuana use is associated with all of the following except 
A. severe withdrawal symptoms.
B. motor impairment.
C. reduced creativity.
D. lasting impairments in reasoning and memory.

124. The textbook lists several conditions that have been successfully treated with marijuana. Which of the following conditions is not listed? 
A. Asthma
B. Depression
C. Epilepsy
D. Glaucoma

125. Ginnie ingests a particular drug and experiences a distortion of sensory input (due to blocked neurotransmitter receptors), but probably will not develop a psychological or physical dependence. This drug is most likely 
A. caffeine.
B. a barbiturate.
C. LSD.
D. opium.