Prescription, Nonprescription, and Illegal Drugs

Question 1

Which consequence can occur if a mother uses drugs during pregnancy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sudden infant death syndrome

Question 2

Which is a possible consequence of poor decision-making associated with drug abuse?

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increased risk of an unplanned pregnancy

Question 3

Which is a legal consequence associated with drug abuse?

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loss of driver’s license

Question 4

Which of these is a commonly abused prescription?

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opiate pain relievers

Question 5

Which issue is related to long-term cocaine use?

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paranoia

Question 6

Which issue is related to long-term heroin use?

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hypoxia

Question 7

Joel had knee surgery and his doctor prescribed opiate painkillers for the pain. Which scenario would most likely lead to prescription drug abuse?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Joel takes other painkillers in addition to the prescribed pain killers.

Question 8

Which characteristic is associated with drug abuse?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

poor decision making

Question 9

Which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of amphetamines?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy

Question 10

Why are over-the-counter drugs often abused?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They are legal and easy to access.

Prescription, Nonprescription, and Illegal Drugs Answers