units 20 & 21
Varicella can only be transmitted by airborne particles.
False
Varicella is more commonly known as shingles.
False
Symptoms of mononucleosis include:
Fatigue, swollen lymph glands, and sore throat all of the above
Rubella is also known as:
German measles; three-day measles.
Examples of tics include:
eye blinking. throat clearing. facial grimacing. all of the above
Addiction is another term for dependency
false
Amphetamines are commonly called downers reds or yellows.
false
Going "cold turkey" is withdrawal from cocaine without medical treatment.
false
Lice are commonly found exclusively in lower socioeconomic groups.
false
Marijuana use is proven to lead to use of hard drugs.
false
One in two Americans between 15 and 21 years of age has tried cocaine.
false
The anorexic adolescent frequently comes from a normal family in which the mother and father share equally in raising the child.
false
There are no known preventative measures for croup.
false
There are no preventative measures for reducing the risk of dementia in the elderly
false
Tolerance to barbiturates develops slowly over an extended period of time.
false
Influenza is characterized by:
fever and chills. joint and muscle aches. a runny nose and dry cough. all of the above.
Infants born to crack-using mothers exhibit all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:
lethargy
Polio is spread by:
oral route
Complications of mumps include:
orchitis
Mumps is an infection of the:
parotid glands
Inhalants include over 1000 legal substances that commonly contain harmful hydrocarbons.
true
Manufacturing and smoking crack cocaine is known as freebasing.
true
Pediculosis is transmitted from human to human by direct contact.
true
Preventative measures for roundworms are good hand-washing techniques and keeping fingers away from the mouth.
true
Snorting cocaine produces a slower response than injecting cocaine.
true
The prevention of delirium tremens is focused on treating the causes.
true
The primary cause of a hangover is due to accumulation of alcohol in the blood and hypoglycemia.
true
There are cases of intellectual disability that are preventable
true
There are no preventative measures for ADHD.
true
There is no way to prevent most types of leukemia.
true
Treatment for cocaine addiction may include behavior modification and anti-addiction medications.
true
Treatment for delirium tremens includes tranquilizers
true
Violence or self-destruction may be exhibited while an individual is under the influence of hallucinogens.
true
early diagnosis and treatment is essential to assist the individual to either overcome the mental health disorder or to improve the quality of life.
true
There is a preventative vaccine to prevent Giardiasis.
False
Tinea infections encompass a group of diseases commonly known as ringworm.
True
Treatment for rubella is symptomatic.
True
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is abbreviated ADHD
true
Candidiasis can develop as a result of antibiotic therapy
true
Chronic use of amphetamines leads to an opposite effect causing drowsiness
true
Crack cocaine is 4 to 5 times stronger and more addictive than powder cocaine.
true
Dependence and tolerance develop quickly with narcotics
true
Enuresis is a condition of urinary incontinence after the age of bladder training
true
The incubation period for rubella:
14-21 days
What is the annual cost of substance abuse in the United States?
180 billion
Incubation period for diphtheria:
2-5 days
The incubation period for measles:
7-14 days
Treatment of ADHD with:
Amphetamines
Which of the following represents the largest mental health disorder in the United States?
Anxiety disorders
The use of inhalants over a long period of time may cause permanent damage to:
Brain heart kidneys all of the above
Alcoholism only affects the liver
False
Diagnosis of tonsillitis is performed with an MRI and CBC.
False
Influenza is cause by a bacterial infection.
False
Measles are transmitted by the fecal-oral route.
False
Most tonsillitis is caused by group B beta-hemolytic streptococci.
False
Polio has been eradicated due to an aggressive immunization program.
False
The Epstein-Barr virus is usually the causative agent for the common cold.
False
The period of time between HIV infection and the development of AIDS is the same in all age groups.
False
There are no known preventative measures for Tuberculosis.
False
Drugs that cause a distorted response to visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli are called:
Hallucinogens
Symptoms of measles include:
Koplik's spots
Examples of hallucinogens include:
LSD, mescaline, PCP all of the above.
Which of the following is one of the fastest-growing abused drugs today?
Methamphetamine
Angel dust, peace pill, and peace weed are street names for:
PCP
impetigo is caused by:
Staphylococcus
Infectious mononucleosis is also known as:
The Kissing Disease
The common cold is the most frequently occurring disease.
True
The purpose of the tonsils is to help protect the respiratory tract from pathogens.
True
A complication of mumps could be sterility.
True
Caffeine is the cheapest and most abused drug in the United States.
True
Diagnosis of mental disability is made on the basis of observation and an IQ test.
True
Diphtheria produces a membranous coating on the pharynx, nose, and tracheobronchial tree.
True
Fungal diseases are usually seen on the skin of children.
True
Good hand-washing is the best preventative strategy for the transmission of the cold virus.
True
LSD is stored in fat tissue and may be released at a later time.
True
Many infectious diseases can be prevented by maintaining a regular immunization schedule.
True
Mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
True
One episode of measles usually provides lifetime immunity.
True
Pertussis is caused by Bordetella Pertussis
True
Pinworms are transmitted by ingestion or inhalation of the egg, usually by hand-to-mouth contact.
True
Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal include:
Weight gain Irritability Depression all of the above
Symptoms of tularemia include:
a headache. generalized or localized swelling. swelling of lymph nodes. all of the above
Symptoms of varicella include:
a macular rash. vesicles. intense itching.
Symptoms of rubella include:
a nasal discharge. a rash. joint pain.
Symptoms of roundworm infestation include:
abdominal pain. excessive gas. weight loss. all of the above
Terms commonly used in substance-related mental disorders include:
addicted withdraw dependency all of the above
Some of the common infection-causing bacteria include:
all of the above
Drugs used to lose weight or stay awake are classified as:
amphetamines
Typical characteristics of an individual with anorexia nervosa include:
an adolescent female body image distortion intense fear of becoming fat all of the above
Treatment for infectious diseases includes all of the following EXCEPT:
aspirin
The most dangerous method of intentionally breathing in inhalants is:
bagging
Street names for sedatives or depressants include:
barbs. jackets. rainbows all of the above
Tularemia is diagnosed by which of the following
blood test to identify antibodies
Diagnostic tests commonly used to determine specific mental problems include:
brain scan electroencephalogram MRI all of the above.
Headache drowsiness and anxiety are symptoms of withdrawal from:
caffeine
Symptoms of polio include all of the following EXCEPT:
cough
symptoms of giardiasis include:
diarrhea. flatulence. anorexia. all of the above.
Which of the following is the best preventative measure for impetigo:
good hand-washing
Symptoms of the common cold include all of the following EXCEPT:
headache
Sweating, shaking, diarrhea, and cramps are symptoms of withdrawal from:
heroin
Symptoms of ADHD include
hyperactivity. an inability to concentrate. impulsiveness all of the above
Symptoms of delirium tremens include all of the following EXCEPT:
increased appetite
Purging behaviors include:
induced vomiting. excessive use of laxatives.
Glue, nail polish, lighter fluid, and spray paint are examples of:
inhalants
Amphetamines are stimulant drugs and are often used by obese individuals, college students, and truck drivers.
true
Caffeine is a stimulant found in all of the following substances EXCEPT:
lemon-lime soda
The degrees of mental disability include
mild, moderate, severe/profound all of the above
Diagnosis of tuberculosis tuberculosis is made by performing all the following except:
negative skin test
A stimulant that causes narrowing of the blood vessels and hypertension is:
nicotine
signs and symptoms of otitis media include all of the following EXCEPT:
rash
Treatment for enuresis includes all of the following EXCEPT:
reprimanding
Symptoms of Tonsillitis include all of the following EXCEPT:
runny nose
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has a familial tendency.
true
An example of an oral-fungal disease:
thrush
diagnosis of candidiasis is made by visualizing white plaques on the:
tongue
Alcohol potentiates the effect of barbiturates.
true
treatment for eating disorders include:
use of antidepressants group therapy Restoring normal nutrition all of the above
Examples of anti-anxiety drugs include:
valium
What are the four types of infectious diseases.
viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic.