health final

All of the following are symptoms of caffeine intoxication EXCEPT:

slower heart rate.

How much alcohol can the liver metabolize in an hour?

1/2 ounce

Example of elective surgery include all but which of the following?

Appendectomy

Among young people, which of the following does not indicate an increased risk of problem gambling?

Being female

Which statement concerning the effects of smoking is NOT true?

Cigarette smoking has shown to decrease the development of gum disease.

Which of the following statements about periodontal disease is NOT true?

It usually goes away on its own.

All of the following statements regarding marijuana are true EXCEPT:

There is no association between frequent marijuana use and increased anxiety or depression.

All of the following are true statements concerning smokeless tobacco EXCEPT:

Use of smokeless tobacco products has declined over the recent decade.

Exercise for seniors can do all of the following EXCEPT:

accelerate symptoms of anxiety.

_______________ is a behavioral pattern characterized by a compulsion, loss of control, and continued repetition of a behavior or activity in spite of adverse consequences.

addiction

A smoker, who is trying to quit, attends a smoking cessation program in which the goal is to provide a negative experience when the smoker tries to light up. This type of therapy program is known as:

aversion therapy.

Activities that slow mental decline include:

engaging in activities like reading and puzzles.

The rise in the Earth's average surface temperature is known as:

global warming.

Alzheimer's disease:

is a type of dementia.

When taking drugs, the most common method is:

orally

___________ is a condition where losses in bone density become so severe that a bone will break with even a slight trauma or injury.

osteoporosis

Serious gum disease in which the tooth root becomes infected is called _______________.

periodontitis

Uninvited, and unwanted sexual attention is:

sexual harassment.

Chewing tobacco, snuff, and "spit" refer to types of _____________ tobacco.

smokeless

All of the following are forms of death defined by medical standards EXCEPT:

spiritual death.

Blood alcohol concentration means:

the percentage of alcohol in the blood.

__________ __________ are measurements of physiological functioning, specifically temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.

vital signs

All of the following are true concerning absorption rates EXCEPT:

Chilled drinks move into the bloodstream more slowly than warm drinks.

What results when cocaine is used in the body?

It stimulates the central nervous system.

The major psychoactive ingredient in marijuana is ____________________.

THC

Death that is confirmed by an electroencephalogram is:

brain death.

What is the smoking condition that causes the bronchial tubes to become inflamed and mucus production to increase resulting in the narrowing of air passages?

chronic bronchitis

A(n) __________ __________ may take years to develop or may be a recurrent or continuous reaction, usually after repeated exposure to some form of pollution.

chronic effect

When an older man or woman begins losing previous mental capabilities, it is known as ____________________.

dementia

Select the best term for an order that applies mainly to the hospitalized or terminally ill that states you want to die naturally.

do-not-resuscitate

____________ is any activity that humiliates, degrades, or poses a risk of emotional or physical harm for the sake of joining a group.

hazing

Managed-care health plans that emphasize routine care and prevention by providing complete medical services in exchange for a predetermined monthly payment are:

health maintenance organizations.

A patient must give consent for hospitalization, surgery, and other major treatments. This is known as:

informed consent.

Almost 75 percent of the deaths among Americans 15 to 24 years old are from:

injuries

Before alcohol can leave your body, most of it must be metabolized by the:

liver

A(n) ____________________ suit is the claim that a physician failed to meet the standards of care required of a reasonably skilled and careful medical doctor.

malpractice

The complete cessation of ovulation and menstruation for 12 months is:

menopause

Which of the following has become the predominant form of health care in the United States?

Managed Care

Which group is least likely to wear seat belts while driving or riding in a car?

Men age 19 to 29

Which of the following statements regarding distracted driving is NOT true?

The number of teenagers killed in car accidents has declined in recent years.

What percentage of cyclists wear helmets?

About 50%

Which of the following steps is the most difficult for an addict to take?

Admitting to being an addict

A continuous reaction or one that takes years to develop is called a(n):

chronic effect.

Stalkers against college women are usually:

classmates, boyfriends or former boyfriends.

____________________ is a white crystalline powder extracted from the leaves of the coca plant.

cocaine

What is the smoking-induced condition where the air sacs in the lungs are destroyed, making it more difficult to bring in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide?

emphysema

he___________ name for a drug is the same as its chemical name.

generic