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Which form of birth control is injected every three months to remain effective? Depo-Provera

Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following EXCEPT abstinence

Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it slows reaction time and impedes decision making.

The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is antagonism.

Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine? It takes long-term use to develop tolerance.

The most popular form of LSD is Correct! blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.

Anabolic steroids are a type of ergogenic drug.

The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as detox

A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n) vasectomy.

To ensure its effectiveness, the BEST place to store a condom would be in Correct! a bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects

The difference between surgical and medical abortions is that medical abortions are performed without entering the uterus.

To reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida, a pregnant woman should consume an adequate amount of which nutrient? folic acid

All of the following drugs are used to treat opioid addiction EXCEPT methamphetamine

Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is drug misuse

Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the central nervous system.

Using a nicotine patch for smoking cessation is an example of which route of administration? Correct Answer transdermal

Preconception health involves all of the following EXCEPT avoid folic acid

Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right to an abortion? roe wade

The various methods used to prevent conception are known as contraception

A disorder that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is Down syndrome

During pregnancy, a woman could increase her folic acid intake by eating Correct! dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and beans

Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control? Correct! oral contraceptives

The network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus is the Correct! placenta.

Which of the following is TRUE about preeclampsia?Correct Answer Fluid retention and sudden weight gain are common signs.

Addictive substances and behaviors have the potential to produce a positive mood change.

Which of the following is TRUE about steroids? Correct! Adverse effects include mood swings, elevated cholesterol levels, acne, and hypertension.

Breast-fed infants have a decreased incidence of illnes

Which of the following is not a reason cesarean sections may be performed? The mother has used pain medication.

College students who become addicted to gambling face an increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT smoking

Which of the following statements is TRUE of cocaine? Correct! It is an anesthetic and a stimulant.

compulsive buying disorder is often associated with financial problems.

According to research, friends are the most common source of misused prescription drugs.

Noor just found out that she is pregnant. Noor will need to consume about 300 additional calories a day.

The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm is conception.

The surgical procedure that involves removal of the uterus is a(n) hysterectomy.

All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.

A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that t does not require a fitting from a doctor.

Leaving a diaphragm, tampon, or cervical cap in for an extended period of time increases the risk for toxic shock

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience both tolerance and withdrawal.

Opioids are also called narcotics

Heroin has a Correct Answer high potential for addiction and no medical use.

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body? They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.

Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n) mild hallucinogen.

The fastest-acting method of drug administration is inhalation

A rise in a woman's basal body temperature signals ovulation has occurred

Which of the following statements is TRUE about NuvaRing? It exposes the user to a lower dose of estrogen than the combination pill.

A birth defect caused by the mother's alcohol intake during pregnancy is FAS

he relatively ineffective method of birth control known as coitus interruptus is also called the withdrawal method

Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration? Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration

Colby has been prescribed a drug called Ativan for anxiety and insomnia. Colby is taking a benzodiazepine.