Inhalant Abuse and Its Effects Quiz

Explore the psychology of inhalant abuse with this quiz. Learn about short and long-term effects, associated risks, and prevention methods.

#1

Which of the following is a commonly abused inhalant?

Nicotine
Alcohol
Paint thinner
Caffeine
#2

What is the primary method of inhalant abuse?

Ingestion
Injection
Inhalation
Absorption
#3

What age group is most likely to engage in inhalant abuse?

Young adults (18-25)
Middle-aged adults (35-50)
Adolescents (12-17)
Elderly (65+)
#4

What is the term used to describe the sniffing of substances like glue, paint, or gasoline to get high?

Aerosol intoxication
Chemical inhaling
Volatilizing
Huffing
#5

What is the primary route of entry for inhalants into the body?

Oral ingestion
Intravenous injection
Inhalation through the nose or mouth
Topical application
#6

Which of the following is NOT a short-term effect of inhalant abuse?

Euphoria
Confusion
Nausea
Dizziness
#7

What is the long-term effect of repeated inhalant abuse?

Increased risk of cancer
Respiratory depression
Improved cognitive function
Heightened sense of smell
#8

What is the common term for the sudden death associated with inhalant abuse?

Rapid sniff syndrome
Quick inhalation death
Sudden sniffing death syndrome
Immediate inhalant demise
#9

Which organ is most directly affected by inhalant abuse?

Brain
Heart
Lungs
Liver
#10

What is one potential consequence of chronic inhalant abuse on the nervous system?

Enhanced cognitive abilities
Peripheral neuropathy
Increased memory retention
Improved motor skills
#11

Which of the following is a risk associated with inhalant abuse?

Increased heart rate
Decreased blood pressure
Liver damage
Sudden sniffing death syndrome
#12

Which of the following is NOT a type of inhalant?

Gasoline
Acetone
Benzodiazepines
Propane
#13

What is the primary effect of inhalants on the body's oxygen levels?

Increase oxygen intake
Decrease oxygen intake
No effect on oxygen levels
Improve oxygen circulation
#14

Which neurotransmitter is affected by inhalant abuse, leading to mood alteration?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Endorphins
#15

What is the term for the condition where an individual becomes tolerant to the effects of inhalants and requires more to achieve the same high?

Intoxication adaptation
Tolerance escalation
Substance dependence
Tachyphylaxis

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