Substance Use and Addiction Assessment in Healthcare Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a common screening tool used for substance use disorders?

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
CAGE Questionnaire
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D)
#2

What does the 'C' stand for in the CAGE questionnaire?

Control
Cut down
Carry on
Concerned
#3

What is the main psychoactive component in marijuana?

Cannabidiol (CBD)
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Cocaine
Heroin
#4

What is the term for the process by which substances are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body?

Tolerance
Intoxication
Addiction
Pharmacokinetics
#5

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with pleasure and reward in the context of substance use?

Glutamate
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
Serotonin
#6

What is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States?

Marijuana
Cocaine
Heroin
Methamphetamine
#7

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the rewarding effects of substance use?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#8

What is the term for the state of physical adaptation to a drug that occurs with regular use and results in withdrawal symptoms upon cessation?

Tolerance
Dependence
Sensitization
Desensitization
#9

What is the primary pharmacological treatment for opioid use disorder?

Naltrexone
Methadone
Buprenorphine
Disulfiram
#10

Which of the following is NOT a DSM-5 criterion for substance use disorder?

Tolerance
Withdrawal
Desire to quit
Use in larger amounts than intended
#11

What is the term for the phenomenon in which the effectiveness of a drug decreases with repeated use, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect?

Tolerance
Sensitization
Downregulation
Rebound effect
#12

Which of the following is NOT a commonly abused stimulant drug?

Cocaine
Methamphetamine
Heroin
MDMA (Ecstasy)
#13

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of opioid withdrawal?

Muscle aches
Dilated pupils
Yawning
Diarrhea
#14

What percentage of individuals who experiment with drugs become addicted according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse?

10%
20%
30%
40%
#15

Which of the following factors contributes to the development of substance use disorders?

Genetics
Socioeconomic status
Peer influence
All of the above
#16

Which of the following is a behavioral symptom of alcohol withdrawal?

Increased heart rate
Hypertension
Tremors
Paranoia

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