Substance Abuse and Medication Effects Quiz

Test your knowledge on substance abuse effects, medications, and their impacts on health with this comprehensive quiz.

#1

Which of the following is a commonly abused opioid?

Morphine
Lorazepam
Prednisone
Amoxicillin
#2

What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

Cocaine
Nicotine
THC
Methamphetamine
#3

Which of the following is a commonly abused prescription stimulant?

Ritalin
Benadryl
Zoloft
Prozac
#4

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the reward system in the brain and is often targeted by addictive substances?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#5

What is a common street name for the drug MDMA?

Cocaine
Heroin
Ecstasy
Methadone
#6

Which of the following is a commonly abused central nervous system depressant?

Adderall
Xanax
Concerta
Vyvanse
#7

Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by alcohol consumption?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
#8

Which medication is commonly used in opioid addiction treatment?

Naloxone
Prednisone
Diazepam
Warfarin
#9

What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?

Increasing serotonin levels
Blocking dopamine receptors
Enhancing GABA activity
Inhibiting norepinephrine reuptake
#10

Which of the following is a potential effect of long-term steroid use?

Decreased muscle mass
Insomnia
Decreased risk of infections
Osteoporosis
#11

Which of the following is a potential effect of long-term opioid use?

Hypertension
Hyperalgesia
Decreased heart rate
Increased appetite
#12

What is one potential complication of combining benzodiazepines with alcohol?

Decreased sedative effects
Increased risk of addiction
Enhanced cognitive function
Respiratory depression
#13

What is one potential long-term effect of chronic methamphetamine use?

Decreased heart rate
Increased appetite
Dilated pupils
Neurotoxicity and cognitive deficits
#14

What is a common medication used in the treatment of nicotine addiction?

Naloxone
Varenicline
Atropine
Lithium
#15

What is one potential consequence of long-term alcohol abuse on the liver?

Cirrhosis
Hyperglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Osteoarthritis
#16

What is the primary psychoactive component in hallucinogenic mushrooms?

Cocaine
Psilocybin
Methamphetamine
Heroin
#17

Which of the following is a potential consequence of long-term methamphetamine use on dental health?

Increased enamel strength
Reduced risk of cavities
Meth mouth
Whitening of teeth
#18

Which of the following is a potential effect of long-term alcohol abuse on the brain?

Enhanced cognitive function
Increased neurogenesis
Shrinkage of brain tissue
Improved memory

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