Nursinghea309: Chapters 1-8 Midterm Quiz

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This quiz will test your knowledge of the concepts covered so far in our course.

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1.

To reply or post a response to a message on our yahoo group, you:
- A.
  
  Select start topic
- B.
  
  Select new Message
- C.
  
  Select Reply to sender
- D.
  
  Select to Reply to group
- E.
  
  Select Reply
2.

Critics of the Disease Model of Substance Use Disorder center their attack on:
- A.
  
  The research performed
- B.
  
  How disease is defined
- C.
  
  That there is no "alcohol" gene
- D.
  
  That environmental factors contribute more
3.

The dopamine D2 hypothesis theorized that:
- A.
  
  Individuals with type II alcoholism also lack a dopamine receptor that inhibits the release of histamine
- B.
  
  Genetic & environmental factors contribute to a loss of dopamine in those with substance use disorders
- C.
  
  Those with SUD's have a biological vulnerability to become addicted to any substance that triggers dopamine release
- D.
  
  Psychological dependence is caused by gap between synapses within neurotransmitters
4.

In Chapter 4, the personality predisposition theory concludes that:
5.

In Chapter 5, experts argue that groundedness places the self in relationship to something greater. Without this, one is said to
- A.
  
  Lack moral turpitude
- B.
  
  Have a disease of the spirit
- C.
  
  Blinded to their place in reality
- D.
  
  Lack an awareness of self
6.

A researcher identified five forms of alcoholism in Chapters 3, 4: alpha, beta, gamma, delta, & epsilon. Which stage has a strong progression to the next?
- A.
  
  Alpha
- B.
  
  Beta
- C.
  
  Delta
- D.
  
  Gamma
- E.
  
  Epsilon
7.

"Biotransformation: The Body's defense system tries to eliminate the drug as soon as it reaches the site of action. Most of the chemical/drug action takes place in the liver, but sometimes it can be eliminated through the human body tissues. There can be many steps involved in order to eliminate the toxins out of the body. Most of the time the liver breaks down the toxins before it damages the other organ systems." Which student is this response credited to?
- A.
  
  Gracy George
- B.
  
  Deslyn Lewis
- C.
  
  Lucy Looham
- D.
  
  Monica Thompson
8.

This alcohol-induced disease causes liver cell inflammation, jaundice, & dark urine:
- A.
  
  Cirrhosis
- B.
  
  Pancreatitis
- C.
  
  Alcohol hepatitis
- D.
  
  Glossitis
9.

According to the text, the refined continuum of recreational drug use identifies Level 3 as Heavy Problem Use/early addiction. Define 2 of 3 symptoms the text identifies in this level.
10.

According to the revised syllabus/course calendar, the chapter on Cocaine was eliminated:
- A.
  
  Because the subject matter was too controversial
- B.
  
  To add extra time to celebrate the holidays
- C.
  
  To allow more time to study for this quiz
- D.
  
  Because Instructor Wright's birthday is December 30 :)