Health Issues Review for Final

Which of the following best describes AIDS?

. a disease that is due to a weakened immune system

Which statement about drugs is true?

A drug is any substance that alters the normal functioning of the body.

Which of the following is not an example of external pressure?

A person feels a strong attraction for another person

The maximum amount of crying for a 3-month-old is about...

An hour a day

Which symptom is most likely to be associated with smoking cessation?

Anxiety

Which state in the US was the first to legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

Colorado

When are endometrial cells shed?

During menstruation

Renee has been trying to conceive a baby for a long time. After studying her medical history and doing an ultrasound analysis, the doctor told Renee that her Fallopian tubes are scarred and may prevent conceiving a baby. Which disorder best describes Renee's current condition?

Endometriosis

Two glasses of wine consumed by a pregnant woman twice per week have been found to be safe for the developing fetus.

False no alcohol is safe for a fetus during pregnancy

There is a vaccination against hepatitis C.

False, There is not a vaccination against hepatitis C.

Women should avoid pregnancy for three months after discontinuing birth control pills.

False, Women should not avoid pregnancy for three months after discontinuing birth control pills.

Only street drugs such as heroin can be abused.

False, more street drugs than heroin can be abused

Occasionally, small amounts of alcohol are fine for pregnant women.

False, no amounts of alcohol are safe for pregnant women

Other healthy habits may make up for smoking.

False, no healthy habits make up for smoking

Nothing can relieve the symptoms of morning sickness.

False, something can relieve the symptoms of morning sickness

Which of the following is not true about hashish?

Its effects are not as strong as those of marijuana

The first sign of pregnancy is most often:

Missed menstrual period

The following are also common symptoms of early pregnancy:

None of the above

Suicide and accidental death are serious risks for people under the influence of

PCP

Annie believes that abstinence can help teens achieve their goals. Which of the following does not support her belief?

People who decide to be sexually abstinent are less likely to have self-control and self-respect.

The best way to get a baby to sleep is to...

Put baby down when she is drowsy

It is unlikely to get hepatitis C from tattoos or piercings.

True, It is unlikely to get hepatitis C from tattoos or piercings.

Men and women are equally likely to have fertility problems.

True, Men and women are equally likely to have fertility problems.

Opportunistic infections are more frequent and more severe in people with HIV.

True, Opportunistic infections are more frequent and more severe in people with HIV.

Ovarian cancer can occur at any age, even in childhood.

True, Ovarian cancer can occur at any age, even in childhood.

Some early symptoms of ovarian cancer may be recognized.

True, Some early symptoms of ovarian cancer may be recognized.

Stop smoking aids can include drugs that normally treat depression.

True, Stop smoking aids can include drugs that normally treat depression.

Which statement about refusal skills is true?

You may find it difficult to keep resisting when you're under pressure from your friends

When you stop using tobacco, your senses of smell and taste will return within

a few days

Which of the following is unlikely to result from alcohol abuse?

achieving your short- and long-term goals

Drinking alcohol at inappropriate times is known as

alcohol abuse

Which of the following is not an over-the-counter drug?

cortisone cream

Which of the following is an organ of the female reproductive system?

ovary

Yvette and Bobby like each other and have been in many classes together, but don't know each other personally very well. Bobby asks Yvette to go walking with him one day to a secluded area so that they can talk privately and get to know each other. What should Yvette do?

suggest to Bobby instead that they go to a local park that always has a lot of people

Herbal remedies and dietary supplements differ from OTC medicines because

they are not regulated like drugs.

Some teens are lured into drinking alcohol because

they feel pressure from their peers, they wish to mask some emotional pain, they think alcohol will improve their image (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

Which of the following is a reason a person might begin using drugs?

to experiment, to escape from depression or boredom, to engage in a risk-taking behavior (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

To find out if you have an STD, you should

visit a doctor or clinic

When was smoking at its peak in America?

1965

Which statement is true about blood alcohol concentration?

Blood alcohol concentration is affected by factors such as body size and gender.

Signs of cigarette addiction do NOT include which one of the following:

Difficulty eliminating the first cigarette in the morning

Endometriosis occurs deep inside the uterus.

False, Endometriosis does not occur deep inside the uterus.

Which is the more unusual sexually transmitted infection?

Hepatitus C

Smoking and _________________ are risk factors for heart disease.

High cholesterol

What is cirrhosis?

Permanent scarring of the liver Swelling of the liver (BOTH A & B)

Which of the following is true of alcoholism?

Recovery can be an ongoing process

The most frequently used date-rape drug is

RohypnolTM

If you were organizing an educational campaign on the dangers of drinking alcohol, you would most likely have a guest speaker from which of the following organizations?

SADD

If you are feeling depressed or anxious about something, what should you do first to try to solve your problem?

Talk over your problems with someone you trust

Addiction to nicotine is the same as addiction to cocaine or heroin.

True, Addiction to nicotine is the same as addiction to cocaine or heroin.

Is HIV manageable?

True, HIV is manageable.

Sally has been dating Bob for nine weeks. She has made a decision to remain abstinent. She talked to Bob about her decision but said it in such a laughing manner that Bob was not sure that she meant what she said. This is an example of

a mixed message

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is

chronic bronchitis, emphysema ( a combination of A and B)

Donna has been talking with her friends and her family about how she will know that she has found the right person to marry. People have given her some good advice. Which of the following characteristics would be a sign to Debbie that perhaps a person would not be someone she would want to date or consider as a mate when she is older?

has a tendency to be manipulative

Which of the following are the primary targets of HIV?

helper t cells

Yomika's job causes her to feel stressed. She recently started smoking as a way to cope. Which of these is a short-term effect of her smoking?

increased heart rate

PID is a disease characterized by

inflammation of the upper areas of the female reproductive tract, pelvic or abdominal pain, and painful menstrual periods of long duration (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

In most states in the U.S., you are legally driving under the influence with a blood alcohol concentration of...

.08%

Separation anxiety usually appears in babies at about...

7 months old

Help for alcoholics and family members of alcoholics is available through

Al-Anon, Alcoholics anonymous, hospital programs (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

What are symptoms of alcoholism?

Craving, loss of control, physical dependence, and tolerance

Early-stage sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) without symptoms are not contagious.

False, Early-stage sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) without symptoms are still contagious.

Exercise is dangerous for pregnant women and should be avoided during pregnancy.

False, Exercise is not dangerous for pregnant women and should be avoided during pregnancy.

Genital herpes is a skin infection.

False, Genital herpes is not a skin infection.

Gonorrhea is contracted sexually and from public or shared toilet seats.

False, Gonorrhea is not contracted from toilet seats

Men do not experience age-related decreases in fertility.

False, Men do experience age-related decreases in fertility.

Opioid dependence is the same as opioid addiction.

False, Opioid dependence is not the same as opioid addiction.

Ovarian cancer can be prevented.

False, Ovarian cancer cannot be prevented.

John does not smoke, but he rides home from work in the smoking car of a commuter train because he wants to be with his friends. Which of the following is not true of John?

He is not at risk for lung cancer

______________ is one of the most common symptoms of endometriosis.

Infertility

__________________ is a tumor associated with HIV-infected men.

Kaposi's sarcoma

Long-term heavy alcohol consumption can cause:

Pancreatitis, cirrhosis, and alcoholic hepatitis, Heart disease, heart attack, and cancer, High blood pressure and alcohol abuse, (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

Marc has started drinking whenever he is upset or stressed. When his friends ask him how much he drinks, he lies and makes excuses. He sees alcohol as an escape from his everyday problems. Which stage of alcoholism is Marc most likely in?

Problem drinking

Your friend Paula tells you that abstinence is important to her, but you know that she's gone pretty far with several boys because she told you all about it. What mistaken belief does Paula have?

Sexual activity short of intercourse isn't really sex

Maria just found out she is pregnant. She and her husband, Ed, smoke. They both need to quit smoking now. Why should they not resume smoking after their baby is born?

Smoking can cause their baby's growth rate to slow, Smoking can increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Smoking can increase the risk that they and their baby will develop respiratory illnesses (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

Which of the following describes what can occur once a person begins taking a drug?

The person likes the way the drug makes him or her feel and continues taking it, Addiction happens immediately with any illegal drug, There is a brief period during which no negative side effects occur, then addiction follows, (ALL OF THE ABOVE)

Condoms are the best protection from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

True, Condoms are the best protection from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease.

True, Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease.

Fetal alcohol syndrome describes birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

True, Fetal alcohol syndrome describes birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Folic acid helps in the development and formation of a baby's brain and spine.

True, Folic acid helps in the development and formation of a baby's brain and spine.

Folic acid is a very important vitamin to take during pregnancy.

True, Folic acid is a very important vitamin to take during pregnancy.

Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus.

True, Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus.

Genital herpes outbreaks tend to decrease over time.

True, Genital herpes outbreaks tend to decrease over time.

High blood pressure caused by pregnancy is called preeclampsia.

True, High blood pressure caused by pregnancy is called preeclampsia.

Is it possible for the body to rid itself of hepatitis C?

True, Is it possible for the body to rid itself of hepatitis C

It is best to clean the house during the smoking cessation phase.

True, It is best to clean the house during the smoking cessation phase.

Symptoms of alcohol poisoning can include seizures.

True, Symptoms of alcohol poisoning can include seizures.

The majority of ovarian cancers are diagnosed late.

True, The majority of ovarian cancers are diagnosed late.

The most fertile days of a woman's cycle can vary from month to month.

True, The most fertile days of a woman's cycle can vary from month to month.

There is no cure for genital herpes.

True, There is no cure for genital herpes.

Is genital herpes contagious?

True, genital herpes is contagious

Is hepatitis C contagious?

True, hepatitis C is contagious

Herbal cigarettes, which may contain tobacco despite their names are also called

cloves, bidis, and kreteks

Nausea and vomiting or "morning sickness" may be due to elevations in levels of:

estrogens

Tim likes to go out on as many dates as is possible. Usually, he goes in a group and tends to enjoy the company of many different people. One of the girls he has dated insists he stop dating other people and date only her. What should Tim do?

explain to the girl that he is not ready to date just one person yet

Which is not a common long-term effect of excessive alcohol consumption?

oral cancer

A function of the testes is to

produce sperm

Which of the following is a warning sign of alcoholism?

professional and personal relationship problemsnship problems

Steve is suffering from a headache and congestion. When choosing an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, he should

read labels to see which medicine will best relieve his symptoms

Rodrigo and Cindy have known each other for only a month but are thinking of becoming sexually intimate. What is something they are likely not at risk for if they do?

sexually transmitted diseases