HPRO 2255 Midterm Review PDF

HPRO 2255 Midterm Review True or False 1. The words “drugs” and “substances” can be used interchangeably. 2. The effect of a drug will be the same for everyone regardless of an individual’s history and expectations. 3. A person’s attitude can affect their perception of a drug experi...

HPRO 2255 Midterm Review True or False 1. The words “drugs” and “substances” can be used interchangeably. 2. The effect of a drug will be the same for everyone regardless of an individual’s history and expectations. 3. A person’s attitude can affect their perception of a drug experience. 4. Drugs have been around for thousands of years for both therapeutic and recreational purposes. 5. Restricting and regulating advertisements for alcohol is an example of a demand reduction health promotion strategy. 6. Political factors may influence what drugs are considered legal or illegal. 7. Canadian drug policy was not influenced by the US war on drugs. 8. A correlate of drug use is a direct cause of increased drug use. 9. Toxicity is one factor that influences the creation of drug laws and policies. 10. Depressants are not commonly used for any clinical purpose. 11. Pain relief and management is a common clinical use of depressants. 12. Abuse of inhalants is easy to detect. 13. Psychedelics may alter perception, mood and cognitive processes. 14. The war on drugs disproportionately impacted people from low-income and racialized communities. 15. Central Nervous System Stimulants is one example of a drug category. 16. Overall rates of alcohol consumption per country correlate directly with rates of binge drinking. 17. Using language that reflects the medical nature of substance use disorders can help to reduce stigma. 18. Worldwide, alcohol is the most popular psychoactive substance. 19. The prohibition and temperance movements were often rooted in concern that different ethnic groups, social classes, and religions had a lower standard of morality. 20. Prohibition laws were easy to enforce. 21. The rate of absorption of alcohol will depend on various factors, including if the person consuming alcohol ate before drinking. Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following could be considered “taking a drug”? A. Taking Advil or Tylenol for a headache B. Drinking a glass of wine after worK C. Taking Ritalin as prescribed by your doctor D. All of the above 2. Which of the following would not be categorized as a psychedelic? A. Heroin B. LSD C. Peyote D. Mescaline 3. Which of the following statements about risk factors for alcohol use is not true? A. Men are more likely than women to use alcohol. B. Scientists have identified a gene for alcoholism C. Social norms about alcohol abuse may lead to problematic drinking habits. D. People with higher education levels are more likely to drink alcohol than to use illicit drugs. 4. Which of the following is an example of an enforcement-based strategy to address substance use? A. Providing subsidized treatment through provincial health authorities B. Distributing safe injection supplies C. Arresting people involved in the distribution of illegal drugs D. Delivering education on healthy drinking habits 5. Select the statement that best describes drug dependence. A. A state in which an individual uses a drug so frequently or consistently that it would be difficult for the person to stop. B. A condition that may follow repeated ingestion of a drug and occurs when a person's reaction to a drug decreases so that large doses are required to achieve the same effect. C. Abnormal physical or psychological effects that occur after stopping a drug. 6. Which of the following was not an outcome of prohibition laws? A. Alcohol intake decreased. B. Organized crime increased C. Sale of alcohol stopped altogether D. Hospital admissions for alcohol dependence decreased. 7. What are some indicators of abuse of prescription stimulants or depressants? A. Taking a prescription more often B. Changing the prescribed administration method C. Taking a prescription that does not belong to you D. All of the above 8. Select the most accurate definition of drugs. A. Any substance, natural or artificial, other than food, that has a chemical nature that alters structure of function in a living organism B. Opioids, cannabis and hallucinogens, but not alcohol or over the counter medication. C. Anything that makes you hallucinate or “trip out”. 9. Which of the following programs is an example of an alcohol-related supply reduction program or policy? A. Minimum drink prices for bars B. Jurisdictional-based dry communities C. NSLC regulated opening hours D. A & C 10. Which of the following statements about drug use and crime is not true? A. Alcohol is associated with some violent crimes, including sexual assault. B. Crime may be carried out for the purpose of obtaining money to purchase drugs. C. Continued drug use has been shown to change an individual’s personality into a criminal type. D. In Canada, illicit drug use is a crime. Key Concepts to Study for Short Answers: Risk and protective factors Health promotion approaches to substance (demand, supply and harm reduction) Social determinants of health Socio-cultural and socio-ecological factors impacting substance use (e.g.community, society, peers) Comparative drug policy Answer Key: T/F 1. True 2. False 3. True 4. True 5. True 6. True 7. False 8. False 9. True 10. False 11. True 12. False 13. True 14. True 15. True 16. False 17. True  18. True 19. True 20. False Multiple Choice 1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. C