Test your basic knowledge |

DSST Substance Abuse

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. In a recent survey - __ percent of high-dose marijuana users reported some withdrawal symptoms upon quitting - most commonly nervousness and sleep disturbance.






2. When given ____-nicotine cigarettes - smokers adjust by taking more puffs and inhaling more deeply.






3. The concentration of _______ found in the blood is called the BAC.






4. When someone overdoses on opiates (heroin - codeine - morphine - etc) Narcan can be injected into a muscle to get the victim __________ again.






5. 95% pure alcohol is called _____________ spirits






6. The use of alcohol is statistically associated with homicide - assault - _______ violence and suicide






7. Two consequences of illicit drug use are lost productivity and increased ___________ costs.






8. Fluoxetine (_______) is safer than tricyclic antidepressants as it is less likely to lead to overdose death.






9. Only lipid-soluble substances can pass the _____________ barrier.






10. LSD and other hallucinogens typically do not produce physical __________.






11. The time from the patient receiving their first dose of antipsychotic medication until the first result is seen is at least __ days.






12. The part of the brain which controls ___________ is called basal ganglia.






13. The introduction of antipsychotic drugs have caused a dramatic ________ in the population of mental hospitals.






14. Precursors are the raw materials from which _________________ are made and are found circulating in the blood supply and generally in the brain.






15. The SSRI Fluoxetine is the most widely prescribed ______________ drug.






16. Smokers die _____ years earlier than nonsmokers.






17. Marinol is a ____________ controlled substance.






18. Varenicline (_______) is a prescription drug used for smoking cessation.






19. High School ____ had the highest rate of current use of illicit drugs (9%).






20. With _______ parodoxical effects include bizarre uninhibited behavior - rage - hostility and paranoia.






21. Headaches - nosebleeds - nausea - drunken appearance and ______ eyes are all signs of inhalant abuse.






22. Cannabis sativa originated in Asia but now grows worldwide. _____ ____ is made from the fibers of this plant.






23. Kava Kava and St John's Wort are both _______ _______ - often used to treat mild depression.






24. Through fermentation - the alcohol concentration is limited to ___%.






25. Stimulants can maintain wakefulness - give a user a sense of increased energy - decrease ________ and temporarily elevate the mood.






26. ___________ and Chondroitin are both herbal dietary supplements that contribute to joint strength and are used to used to relieve the discomfort of arthritis.






27. Most heroin users need 3 or 4 injections a ___ to avoid withdrawal.






28. Drug testing in sports began in the ____s.






29. In a recent study - 65.6% of full time employees reported _______ use within the past month.






30. The __________ of alcohol by the liver occurs at a constant rate that is not much influenced by body size.






31. Excessive use of caffeine is called _________.






32. There are approximately __ analogs of PCP.






33. ____ - also known as Ecstasy - produces both stimulant and hallucinogenic effects.






34. Schedule IV drugs have a slightly higher chance of abuse than the Schedule V drugs. What most specifically distinguishes Schedule V drugs from the other schedules is that the drugs are regulated but don't require a ______________.






35. ________ is a drug used for treating alcoholics. It makes them extremely sick if they drink even a small amount of alcohol.






36. Almost all of the ______________ and other conventional antipsychotics produce pseudoparkinsonism.






37. The half life of _______ is 60 to 90 minutes.






38. The leading cause of death in the US is _____________.






39. ____________ drugs are drug compounds (substances) that affect the central nervous system and alter consciousness and/or perceptions.






40. Small doses of ______________ help narcoleptics stay alert.






41. The opioid antagonist __________ selectively blocks opioid effects - preventing the user from experiencing the reinforcing effects of the abused drug (for example - heroin).






42. The DSM-IV-TR is a manual which provides criteria for classifying mental disorders into hundreds of specific __________ categories.






43. _____ _______ studied cocaine for its potential as a treatment for a variety of ailments including depression and morphine dependence.






44. The withdrawal symptoms for a ______ user whose drug usage has consisted of a low daily dose resemble a mild case of intestinal flu.






45. The three types of names that are applied to drugs are the _______ name - the chemical name - and the brand name.






46. Most psychoactive drugs can be categorized as stimulants - depressants - opioids - hallucinogens - or _________________ agents.






47. The second stage of drug addiction is increased use - in which the user starts to take increased amounts of the drug. This is followed by _____________ - the third stage of drug addiction.






48. Cardiac arrhythmia is a condition that occurs during ________ ________ ________ syndrome (SSDS)






49. Onset of drug effects via inhalation is quite rapid because the capillary walls are very accessible in the _____ - and the drug thus enters the blood quickly.






50. Ice is also known as '______________'.







Sorry!:) No result found.

Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?


Let me suggest you:

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests



Major Subjects

Tests & Exams


AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests