Health Unit 7

drugs

substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind

additive interaction

medicines working together in a positive way

alcohol poisoning

a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose

tar

a thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns

C

A condition in which the body becomes used to the effect of a medicine is called a. withdrawal b. immunotherapy c. tolerance d. inflammation

tolerance

A condition in which the body becomes used to the effect of a medicine is called __________.

addiction

A physiological or psychological dependence on a drug is referred to as __________.

overdose

A strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug is a(n) __________.

B

A substance abuse that causes physiological or psychological dependence is called a(n) a. toxic drug b. addictive drug c. prescription drug d. over-the-counter drug

addictive

A substance abuse that causes physiological or psychological dependence is called a(n) __________ drug.

alcoholic

A(n) __________ is an addict who is dependent on alcohol

C

According to the US Surgeon General, what is the only way to protect people from the damaging effects of ETS? a. Prohibit smokeless tobacco in the home b. Allow smoking in the home c. Prohibit smoking in public places d. Allow smoking public places.

B

All are examples of medicine misuse EXCEPT a. giving a prescription medicine to a person for whom it was not prescribed b. taking the medicine for the period prescribed or recommended c. mixing medicines without the knowledge of your health care professional d. taking too much or too little of a medicine

FDA guidelines

All companies must test their medicines according to

C

All companies must test their medicines according to a. OTC regulations b. a doctor's prescription c. FDA guidelines d. the expiration date

B

All of these factors contribute to reduced teen tobacco except a. family values b. low cost of tobacco c. no smoking policies b. positive peer pressure

refusal skills

Techniques you can use to say no to peer pressures are referred to as __________.

A

Teens who smoke marijuana have __________. a. increased risk of using cocaine b. more initiative and ambition c. improved short-term memory d. less chance of gaining weight

drug watches

Community efforts to stop drug deals and drug abuse in neighborhoods are __________.

substance abuse

Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes is __________.

drug-free school zones

Areas around schools where drug sellers receive stiffer penalties are __________.

maintenance therapy

Treatment for heroin addicts that usually includes medication is called __________.

illegal drugs

Chemical substances that no one may lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell are __________.

therapeutic communities

Drug treatment centers where people live while being treated are called

D

Drug treatment centers where people live while being treated are called a. Drug counseling centers b. outpatient treatment centers c. maintenance therapy centers d. therapeutic communties

opiates

Drugs from the opium plant that can cause addiction

hallucinogens

Drugs that alter moods, thoughts, and sense perceptions

stimulants

Drugs that speed up the central nervous system

depressants

Drugs that tend to slow the central nervous system

D

Efforts by schools to reduce drug use may include a.drug education classes b. zero tolerance policies c. expulsion of students who use drugs d. all of the above

fetal alcohol syndrome

Infants born to mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy are at risk for a group of birth defects called __________.

B

Mainstream smoke is a. smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar b. smoke exhaled from the lungs of the smoker c. smoke from the burning of smokeless tobacco d. smoke exhaled from the nonsmoker

A

Medicine abuse is a. intentionally taking medications for non-medical reasons b. failing to follow the instructions on the medicine package c. using a medicine in ways other than the intended use d. taking medicines when you do not need them

B

Of the following factors, which is most likely to influence a teen to use alcohol? a. having friends who do not consume alcohol b. believing media messages that glamorize alcohol use c. having parents who disapprove of teen alcohol use d. recognizing that media messages about alcohol use are misleading

designer drugs

Synthetic drugs that are made to imitate other drugs

recovery

The process of learning to live an alcohol-free life is __________.

rehabilitation

The process of treating dependence on alcohol or other drugs is known as __________.

illicit drug use

The use or sale of any substance that is illegal or otherwise not permitted is __________.

unnatural muscle growth

Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can cause __________.

C

Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can cause __________. a. stronger ligaments b. higher sperm counts c. unnatural muscle growth d. decreased risk of cancer

B

Vaccines work by a. producing pathogens that fight diseases b. taking advantage of the body's natural defense system c. producing memory cells that fight antibodies d. taking advantage of a pathogen's natural defense system

topical

What are medicines called that are applied to the skin?

side effects

What are reactions to medicines other than the one intended?

B

What are reactions to medicines other than the one intended? a. toxins b. side effects c. synergistic effects d. symptoms

C

What does a nicotine substitute do for someone who's trying to give up the tobacco habit? a. It delivers support and encouragement on the phone every day. b. It provides a substitute for a doctor's prescription. c. It delivers small amounts of nicotine into the user's system. d. It exposes nicotine to a toxin that destroys the addictive substance.

D

What effects might a female marijuana user experience? a. higher testosterone levels b. changed hormone levels c. infertility d. all of the above

carbon monoxide

What is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas found in cigarette smoke?

A

What is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas found in cigarette smoke? a. carbon monoxide b. nitrogen oxide c. carbon dioxide d. magnesium oxide

overdose

What is a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug?

C

What is a strong, sometimes fatal reaction to taking a large amount of a drug? a. drug abuse b. drug misuse c. drug overdose d. drug safety

B

What is a warning sign of drug use? a. avoiding talk about drugs b. sleeping more than usual c. participating in safe behaviors c. caring more about personal appearance

A

What is the easiest way to live an alcohol free life? a. never start drinking alcohol b. hang out with friends who use alcohol c. take part in activities where alcohol is present d. go along with peer pressure to drink alcohol

62

What percentage of US high school students have never tried marijuana?

C

What percentage of US high school students have never tried marijuana? a. 10 b. 48 c. 62 d. 90

B

When people use marijuana they tend to __________. a. have faster mental reflexes b. suffer from feelings of anxiety c. demonstrate better coordination d. experience clearer thinking

C

Which is NOT a long-term effect of tobacco use? a. stroke b. emphysema c. decreased blood pressure d. hardened arteries

B

Which is NOT a reason why many teens decide to quit using tobacco? a. They realize the damaging effects of secondhand smoke b. They cannot find the desire and commitment to stop. c. They begin to have respiratory infections. d. They find it difficult to purchase tobacco products.

C

Which is NOT a short-term effect of tobacco use? a. The body craves more of the drug nicotine. b. Breathing during physical activity becomes more difficult. c. The tobacco user begins to crave food. d. Users have yellowed teeth smelly hair

B

Which is NOT a strategy for someone who wants to quit tobacco? a. access professional health services b. maintain current daily behavior c. prepare for the quit day d. engage in healthful behaviors

B

Which is NOT a way that a fetus is harmed when a pregnant woman smokes? a. Nicotine constricts blood vessels of the fetus. b. Carbon monoxide reduces oxygen levels in the blood fetus. c. The risk of impaired fetal growth increases. d. ETS clogs the lungs of the developing fetus

B

Which is NOT a way to minimize the health effects of ETS? a. Politely request that a visitor not smoke in your home b. Suggest meeting in the home of a person who smokes c. Use air cleaners to remove some contaminants from the air d. Open windows to provide fresh air when someone smokes

A

Which is NOT an effort that can be made to reduce healrh risks of tobacco? a. Moving cigarette vending machines to unsupervised areas b. Strictly enforcing laws that prohibit sale of tobacco to people under 18 c. Banning smoking in restaurants and business offices d. Revoking licenses to sell tobacco from stores that sell tobacco to people under 18

D

Which is NOT included on an OTC medicine label? a. warnings b. directions c. active ingredient d. FDA regulations

D

Which is illegal in all states? a. smoking more than one pack of cigarettes a day b. loss of productive time due to tobacco-related illness c. exclusion of tobacco users from social gatherings d. selling tobacco products to persons under 18

D

Which is not a strategy for avoiding tobacco? a. Don't be afraid to say no. b. Surround yourself with positive influences. c. Reduce peer pressure. d. Visit places where tobacco is used

A

Which is the best description of physiological dependence on alcohol? a. An individual has a chemical need for alcohol b. An individual believes alcohol is needed in order to feel good c. An individual is pressured by peers to use alcohol d. An individual receives media messages promoting alcohol

C

Which of the following does NOT describe a way in which alcohol influences sexual activity? a. Alcohol use impairs judgement b. Alcohol use lowers inhibitions c. Alcohol use promotes safe behavior d. Alcohol use compromises moral standards

A

Which of the following is NOT a healthy alternative to drug use? a. avoid socializing with new people b. get involved in sports activities c. participate in community events d. participate in school organizations

D

Which statement about inhalants is NOT true? a. a single use can lead to death b. all are extremely dangerous c. using them can kill brain cells d. they are only harmful if you are trying to abuse them

antibiotics

Which type of medicine destroys bacteria?

D

Which type of medicine destroys bacteria? a. antivirals b. antifungals c. antitoxins d. antibiotics

D

Young people who live in a household in which a family member abuses alcohol are NOT at high risk for which of the following? a. neglect or abuse b. economic hardship c. personal use of alcohol d. being alcohol free

detoxification

__________ is a process in which the body adjusts to functioning without alcohol.

blood alcohol concentration

__________ is the amount of alcohol in a person's blood expressed as a percentage.

carcinogen

a cancer-causing substance

stimulant

a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system

depressant

a drug that slows the central nervous system

binge drinking

drinking five or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting

medicine

drugs that are used to treat or prevent diseases or other conditions

nicotine

the addictive drug found in tobacco leaves

fermentation

the chemical action of yeast on sugars

synergestic effect

the interaction of two or more medicines that results in a greater effect than when the medicines are taken alone

ethanol

the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages

leukoplakia

thickened white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer

antagonistic interaction

when the effect of one medicine is canceled or reduced when taken with another