BHAN 155 Exam 2 Questions

What is the most widely consumed drug in the United States? a)Caffeine b)Marijuana c)OxyContin d)Cocaine

a) Caffeine

What substance provides energy, promotes healthy skin and hair, insulates body organs, helps to maintain body temperature, and contributes to healthy cell function?a)Fats b)Fibers c)Proteins d)Carbohydrates

a) Fats

Which drug is used as an anesthetic in many hospitals and veterinary clinics? a)Ketamine b)Benzodiazepine c)Amyl nitrate d)Opium

a) Ketamine

Which of the following is classified as a stimulant? a)Methamphetamine b)Alcohol c)Marijuana d)LSD

a) Methamphetamine

What is the most crucial nutrient for life? a)Water b)Fiber c)Minerals d)Starch

a) Water

Which symptom of addiction involves the inability to perceive the behavior as self-destructive? a)Denial b)Loss of control c)Negative consequences d)Obsession

a) denial

Carolyn took her mother's prescription pain medication for her headache. This is an example of ________. a)drug misuse b)drug abuse c)tolerance d)reward

a) drug misuse

Symptoms indicating that a shopper has crossed the line into an addiction include all of the following except________. a)feelings of guilt when shopping b)hiding purchases from loved ones c)leaving items in the closet with tags on d)buying more than one of the same item

a) feelings of guilt when shopping

The greatest risk to life from drug mixing occurs when alcohol is mixed with ________. a)pain killers b)anti-anxiety medication c)muscle relaxants d)anti-depressants

a) pain killers

Which body fat assessment method uses air displacement to measure body composition? a)BOD POD b)Bioelectrical impedance analysis c)Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry d)Hydrostatic weighing

a)BOD POD

Which alcoholic beverage will have the quickest absorption rate?a)Champagne b)Wine c)Beer d)Malt liquor

a)Champagne

Which of the following is not an example of drug misuse?a)Developing tolerance to a drug b)Taking a friend's prescription medicine c)Taking medicine more often than is recommended d)Not following the instructions when taking a medicine

a)Developing tolerance to a drug

Methadone is widely used to treat which drug addiction? a)Heroin b)Crack c)Demerol d)OxyContin

a)Heroin

Body composition is defined as which of the following ratios? a)Ratio of fat to lean muscle b)Ratio of lean muscle to body weight c)Ratio of height to weight d)Ratio of percent body fat to height

a)Ratio of fat to lean muscle

How quickly will an individual begin to see health benefits after quitting smoking? a)Within 8 hours b)Within a month c)Within a year d)Never

a)Within 8 hours

Successful, healthy weight loss is characterized by a)a lifelong pattern of healthful eating and exercise. b)cutting out all fats and carbohydrates and eating a lean, mean, high-protein diet. c)never eating foods that are considered bad for you and rigidly adhering to a plan. d)a pattern of repeatedly losing and regaining weight.

a)a lifelong pattern of healthful eating and exercise.

When alcohol use interferes with school or relationships or causes violations of the law, it is known as ________. a)alcohol abuse b)alcoholism c)alcohol dependence d)alcohol poisoning

a)alcohol abuse

The rate at which your body consumes food energy to sustain basic functions is your a)basal metabolic rate. b)resting metabolic rate. c)body mass index d)set point.

a)basal metabolic rate.

Strict vegans need to pay attention to their nutritional needs to make sure they are receiving adequate amounts of ________. a)essential amino acids b)fiber c)essential fatty acids d)calcium

a)essential amino acids

A person's BMI (body mass index) is figured using one's ________ and ________. a)height; weight b)weight; age c)height; age d)weight; gender

a)height; weight

To lose weight, you must establish a(n) a)negative caloric balance. b)isocaloric balance. c)positive caloric balance. d)set point.

a)negative caloric balance.

All of the following statements are true concerning cigars except ________. a)they are safer than cigarettes b)in recent years, sales of little cigars has more than tripled c)nicotine is absorbed for those who don't inhale d)cigar smoke contains 23 poisons

a)they are safer than cigarettes

Clove cigarettes contain what percentage of cloves?a)25 b)40 c)55 d)70

b) 40

Approximately what percentage of college students report that Internet use and computer games have interfered with their academic performance? a)2 b)9 c)31 d)41

b) 9

Which vitamin maintains bone health?a)B12 b)D c)B6 d)Niacin

b) D

Alcohol is considered to be what type of drug? a)Stimulant b)Depressant c)Hallucinogen d)Anti-inflammatory

b) Depressant

Which of the following substances helps move food through the digestive tract? a)Folate b)Fiber c)Minerals d)Starch

b) Fiber

Which hormone is produced by fat cells and tells the brain when you are full? a)Ghrelin b)Leptin c)Epinephrine d)Xenical

b) Leptin

Which nicotine replacement product is generally used in conjunction with a smoking-behavior cessation program? a)Nasal spray b)Patch c)Gum d)Inhaler

b) Patch

The psychoactive drug mescaline is found in what plant? a)Mushrooms b)Peyote cactus c)Marijuana d)Belladonna

b) Peyote cactus

Which of the following nutrients is critical for the repair and growth of body tissue? a) Carbohydrates b) Proteins c) Vitamins d) Fats

b) Proteins

An example of a process addiction is: a) a cocaine addiction b) a gambling addiction c) a marijuana addiction d) a caffeine addiction

b) a gambling addiction

Which of the following is not a characteristic of addiction? a)Denial b)Acknowledgment of self-destructive behavior c)Loss of control d)Obsession with a substance or behavior

b) acknowledgement of self-destructive behavior

Most people with a gambling addiction are seeking the ________. a)financial gain b)excitement c)stress relief d)social aspect

b) excitement

A ________ is a type of water pipe with a long hose for inhaling. a)bidis b)hookah c)snuff d)cigar

b) hookah

Carrie eats dairy products and eggs, but she does not eat fish, poultry, or meat. Carrie is considered a(n) a)vegan. b) lacto-ovo-vegetarian c) ovo-vegetarian. d) pesco-vegetarian.

b) lacto-ovo-vegetarian

A major health risk of chewing tobacco is a)lung cancer. b)leukoplakia. c)heart disease. d)emphysema.

b) leukoplakia

Diet aids and cold medicine are examples of ________. a)recreational drugs b)over-the-counter drugs c)herbal drugs d)prescription drugs

b) over-the-counter drugs

The daily recommended protein intake for adults is ________ g/kg of body weight. a)0.4 b)0.8 c)1.2 d)1.6

b)0.8

On a food label, the Percent Daily Values are based on a ________ calorie diet. a)1,000 b)2,000 c)3,000 d)3,500

b)2,000

One pound of additional body fat is created through consuming how many extra calories? a)1,500 calories b)3,500 calories c)5,000 calories d)7,000 calories

b)3,500 calories

Which of the following statements about BMI is false? a)BMI is based on height and weight measurements. b)BMI is accurate for everyone, including athletes with high amounts of muscle mass. c)Very low and very high BMI scores are associated with greater risk of mortality. d)BMI stands for "body mass index."

b)BMI is accurate for everyone, including athletes with high amounts of muscle mass.

Which of the following is not a potential long-term effect of alcohol use? a)Increased risk of some cancers b)Increased risk of liver damage c)Increased risk of eye disorders d)Increased risk of nervous system damage

c)Increased risk of eye disorders

What effect does carbon monoxide have on a smoker's body? a)It accumulates on the alveoli in the lungs, making breathing difficult. b)It increases heart rate. c)It interferes with the ability of red blood cells in the blood to carry oxygen. d)It dulls taste and smell.

c)It interferes with the ability of red blood cells in the blood to carry oxygen.

Which drug is nicknamed "laughing gas" because it causes one to feel silly and to laugh or giggle? a)Amyl nitrate b)Narcan c)Nitrous oxide d)Rocuronium

c)Nitrous oxide

Which type of fat can be found in fish like salmon and tuna? a)Saturated b)Unsaturated c)Omega-3 fatty acid d)Omega-6 fatty acid

c)Omega-3 fatty acid

What does nicotine do to cilia in the lungs? a)Instantly destroys them b)Thickens them c)Paralyzes them d)Accumulates on them

c)Paralyzes them

"Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors" is an example of what kind of claim? a)Nutrient content claim b)Dietary guidance claim c)Qualified health claim d)Function claim

c)Qualified health claim

Which of the following statements is false? a)A slowing basal metabolic rate may contribute to weight gain after age 30 years. b)Hormones are increasingly implicated in hunger impulses and eating behavior. c)The more muscles you have, the fewer calories you will burn. d)Yo-yo dieting can make weight loss more difficult.

c)The more muscles you have, the fewer calories you will burn.

Which statement is not true concerning bidis? a)They are hand rolled. b)They come in a variety of flavors. c)The smoker inhales less often than with cigarettes. d)They have more tar than cigarettes do.

c)The smoker inhales less often than with cigarettes.

Which of the following body circumferences is most strongly associated with risk of heart disease and diabetes? a)Hip circumference b)Chest circumference c)Waist circumference d)Thigh circumference

c)Waist circumference

Cross-tolerance occurs when a)drugs work at the same receptor site so that one blocks the action of the other. b)the effects of one drug are eliminated or reduced by the presence of another drug at the receptor site. c)a person develops a physiological tolerance to one drug and shows a similar tolerance to certain other drugs as a result. d)two or more drugs interact and the effects of the individual drugs are multiplied beyond what normally would be expected if they were taken alone.

c)a person develops a physiological tolerance to one drug and shows a similar tolerance to certain other drugs as a result.

Simple steps to take to reduce overall sodium intake include all of the following except ________. a)avoid adding salt during cooking b)use kosher salt c)eat more canned foods d)use herbs and spices

c)eat more canned foods

Lacto-ovo-vegetarians will consume ________ along with fruits, vegetables, and grains. a)eggsb)dairyc)eggs and dairyd)dairy and fish

c)eggs and dairy

Warning signs of exercise addiction include all of the following except ________. a)exercising to the point of pain b)exercising for 2 hours or more a day c)exercising with friends d)skipping class or work to exercise

c)exercising with friends

Binge drinking, in men, is defined as consuming ________. a)two or more drinks in 6 hours b)one drink per hour c)five or more drinks in 2 hours d)one drink in 3 hours

c)five or more drinks in 2 hours

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that you a)stop smoking and walk daily. b)listen to your gut and consume only as many vegetables as you feel like. c)keep sodium intake under 2,300 mg/day d)increase your intake of animal products.

c)keep sodium intake under 2,300 mg/day

The proportion of your total weight that is made up of fat is called a)body composition. b)lean mass. c)percentage of body fat. d)BMI.

c)percentage of body fat.

Extremely obese adults may have as many as ________ billion fat cells. a)1-25 b)25-35 c)60-100 d)200

d) 200

Which nicotine replacement product comes with an FDA warning that it can become addictive and shouldn't be used for more than 3 months?a)Inhaler b)Patch c)Gum d)Spray

d) Spray

Lucas's doctor diagnoses him with celiac disease. Which of the following foods should Lucas cut out of his diet to eat gluten free? a)Shellfish b)Eggs c)Peanuts d)Wheat

d) Wheat

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience ________. a)withdrawal but not tolerance b)tolerance but not withdrawal c)neither tolerance nor withdrawal d)both tolerance and withdrawal

d) both tolerance and withdrawal

The unit of measurement used to quantify the amount of energy we obtain from a particular food defines ________. a)fat b)nutrient c)appetite d)calorie

d) calorie

Generally, the first step in a drug treatment program is a)cognitive therapy. b)behavioral therapy. c)resocialization d)detoxification.

d) detoxification

The excessive use of any drug is called a)drug misuse b)drug addiction. c)drug tolerance d)drug abuse.

d) drug abuse

Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of ________. a)less than 18 b)18.5 to 24.9 c)25 to 29.9 d)more than 30

d) more than 30

For what drug is there now a new vaccine in clinical trials that keeps the user from getting high by stimulating the immune system to attack the drug when it is taken? a)Marijuana b)Methamphetamine c)Vicodin d)Cocaine

d)Cocaine

Successful weight maintainers are most likely to do which of the following? a)Eat two large meals a day before 1:00 P.M. b)Skip meals c)Drink diet sodas d)Eat high-volume but low-calorie-density foods

d)Eat high-volume but low-calorie-density foods

Which of the following does not contribute to college students' vulnerability to tobacco? a)Targeting by tobacco marketers b)The new, stressful environment of college c)Presence of tobacco products on campus d)Lack of information about the dangers of smoking

d)Lack of information about the dangers of smoking

Which of the following foods would be considered nutrient dense?a)Cream cheeseb)Diet soda c)French friesd)Skim milk

d)Skim milk

Which of the following is not true regarding women who are at risk for drinking problems? a)They are unmarried but living with a partner. b)They have a husband or partner who drinks heavily. c)They have a family history of drinking problems. d)They are in their late thirties.

d)They are in their late thirties.

When Amanda goes out on the weekends, she usually has four to five beers in a row. This type of high-risk drinking is called a)tolerance. b)alcoholic addiction. c)alcohol overconsumption. d)binge drinking.

d)binge drinking.

A way to improve the nutritional value of breakfast involves eating a complete meal that includes a ________. a)simple carbohydrate and juice b)simple carbohydrate and protein c)complex carbohydrate and fat d)complex carbohydrate and protein

d)complex carbohydrate and protein

One reason alcohol affects men and women differently is that women are likely to have ________. a)decreased bone mass b)greater body surface area c)increased blood volume d)less water in their body tissues

d)less water in their body tissues

All of the following are socioeconomic factors that influence predisposition to excess weight except________. a)unsafe neighborhoods b)low levels of education c)poverty d)portion control

d)portion control

The use of Ecstasy will elicit both ________. a)depressant and anesthetic effects b)stimulatory and anesthetic effects c)depressant and mild hallucinogenic effects d)stimulatory and mild hallucinogenic effects

d)stimulatory and mild hallucinogenic effects

Which of the following statements is false? a)Hispanic men and non-Hispanic white men are more likely to be overweight/obese than are non-Hispanic Black or Asian men. b)Children and adolescents living in higher-income homes where parents are more educated have a greatly increased risk of obesity in comparison tochildren and adolescents living in low-income homes where parents are less educated and/or unemployed. c)Non-Hispanic black women and Hispanic women are more likely to be overweight or obese than non-Hispanic white women. d)The United States has the distinction of being one of the fattest developed nations on earth.

b)Children and adolescents living in higher-income homes where parents are more educated have a greatly increased risk of obesity in comparison tochildren and adolescents living in low-income homes where parents are less educated and/or unemployed.

Which of the following statements is false? a)College students drink in an effort to deal with stress and boredom. b)College students tend to underestimate the amount that their peers drink. c)Rape is linked to binge drinking. d)Consumption of alcohol is the number one cause of preventable death among undergraduates.

b)College students tend to underestimate the amount that their peers drink.

Which of the following foods would be considered a healthy, nutrient-dense food? a)Butter b)Peanut butter c)Soft drink d)Potato chips

b)Peanut butter

Which vitamin is also classified as an antioxidant? a)Vitamin D b)Vitamin C c)Folic acid d)Vitamin K

b)Vitamin C

Which nutrient is the major component of our blood? a)Sugar b)Water c)Vitamins d)Fiber

b)Water

The first step in the treatment and recovery process for any addiction generally begins with ________. a)counseling b)abstinence c)autonomy d)self-efficacy

b)abstinence

The recommended average daily nutrient intake level by a healthy person when there is not enough research to determine the full RDA is known as ________. a)tolerable upper intake level b)adequate intake c)dietary reference intake d)daily reference value

b)adequate intake

The alcohol withdrawal syndrome that results in confusion, delusion, agitated behavior, and hallucination is known as a)automatic detoxification. b)delirium tremens. c)acute withdrawal. d)transient hyperirritability.

b)delirium tremens.

All of the following must be present to qualify a drinker as an addict except ________. a)tolerance b)drinking 3 or more days per week c)psychological dependence d)withdrawal symptoms

b)drinking 3 or more days per week

The term obesogenic is characterized by environments that promote all of the following except ________. a)increased calorie intake b)increase in healthy food c)lack of physical activity d)increased portion size

b)increase in healthy food

The MyPlate Food Guidance System encourages all of the following except ________. a)making half of your plate fruits and vegetables b)switching to 2 percent milk c)making half your grains whole grains d)reducing your portion sizes

b)switching to 2 percent milk

Which of the following statements is false? a)Only one in ten people with a substance abuse disorder receive treatment. b)Treatment for substance abuse disorders are less costly in the long run than no treatment. c)Identification of a substance abuse disorder requires a set of complex screenings on admission to a treatment center. d)Medications can be effective in treating serious substance abuse disorders.

c) Identification of a substance abuse disorder requires a set of complex screenings on admission to a treatment center.

Which mineral is the number one cause of accidental poisoning in small children? a)Copper b)Magnesium c)Iron d)Zinc

c) Iron

Having a body weight more than 10 percent above healthy recommended levels defines which of the following conditions? a)Obesity b)Severely obese c)Overweight d)Overfat

c) Overweight

Which of the following fats is a healthier fat to include in the diet? a) Trans fat b) Saturated fat c) Unsaturated fat d) Hydrogenated fat

c) Unsaturated fat

In creating a strategy to best confront the challenge of drug use and misuse in America, experts recommend ________. a)fear tactics b)drug screening in schools and workplaces c)a multimodal approach d)education

c) a multimodal approach

The difference between an addiction and a habit is that an addiction ________. a)is a quick process b)involves unconscious thought c)involves a sense of compulsion d)involves internal rewards

c) involves a sense of compulsion

Nicole hasn't had a cigarette in 2 days and is suffering from nicotine withdrawal. Which of the following is a symptom of withdrawal? a)Fever b)Leukoplakia c)Irritability d)Depressed appetite

c) irritability

Chantix comes with a warning that it may cause all of the following behaviors except ________. a)depression b)hostility c)mania d)agitation

c) mania

Rebecca takes a number of medications for various conditions, including Prinivil (an antihypertensive drug), insulin (a medication for diabetes), and Claritin (an antihistamine). This is an example of a)synergism. b)illegal drug use. c)polydrug use. d)antagonism.

c) polydrug use

If a man and a woman drink the same amount of alcohol, the woman's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) will be approximately a)the same as the man's BAC. b)60 percent higher than the man's BAC. c)30 percent higher than the man's BAC. d)30 percent lower than the man's BAC.

c)30 percent higher than the man's BAC.

Similar to the costs of smoking, a BMI of 30 or more reduces life expectancy by __ years. a)3-5 b)20 c)8-10 d)1-3

c)8-10

When alcohol is metabolized, what toxic chemical is produced that can cause symptoms such as nausea and vomiting? a)Ammonia b)Acetate c)Acetaldehyde d)Alcohol dehydrogenase

c)Acetaldehyde

This theory states that thin people can eat large amounts of food without gaining weight because their brains compensate for food intake with increased metabolic rate. a)Basal metabolic rate b)Thermic effect of food c)Adaptive thermogenesis d)Ketosis

c)Adaptive thermogenesis