HLTH 1100 FINAL: Part 3

Which of the following is true about communication patterns between men and women?

Women tend to be more expressive.

Hallucinogens:

heightened senses, teeth grinding, dehydration, hallucinations, altered perception of time and distance

Enabler:

a person who knowingly or unknowingly protects the addict from consequences of their behavior.

Withdrawal:

a series of temporary physical and psychological symptoms that occur when an addict abruptly abstains form an addictive chemical or behavior.

The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the

withdrawal method.

Which of the following is true about gambling addictions?

Compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement rather than from money.

T/F: Prescription drug abuse has increased dramatically among college students over the past 10 years.

True

T/F: Worrying about an upcoming test would increase the alcohol absorption rate in the body.

True

Which of the following is true about alcohol absorption?

Alcohol can be absorbed throughout the entire gastrointestinal system, Alcohol can be diffused from the stomach lining into the bloodstream, and almost 80 percent of alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine.

Jeff has been drinking a lot over the past few months, including frequent binges. His friends are concerned that this behavior puts him at risk for a condition that involves a potentially lethal blood alcohol concentration. Which condition is this?

Alcohol poisoning

T/F: Trying to understand the gender differences in communication patterns is a good first step to better communication between the sexes.

True

Inhalants:

flushing, hypotension, headache, impaired memory, slurred speech, drunken behavior, slow onset vitamin deficiency, organ damage.

Reasons a person may select on contraceptive method over another

o How comfortable would I be using one method over the other? o Will this method be convenient for me and my partner? o Am I at risk for the transmission of STIs? o Do I want to have a biological child in the future? o How would an unplanned pregnancy affect my life? o What are my religious and moral values? o How much will the method cost?

Depressants:

slurred speech, disorientation, drunken behavior without odor of alcohol, impaired memory of events, interacts with alcohol.

All of the following are true about intimate relationships

they may share emotional intimacy without being sexual, they may be spiritually intimate, and they can include sexual relationships

James is no longer able to feel the same effects from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effects. This demonstrates

tolerance.

Anabolic Steroids:

virilization, edema, testicular atrophy, gynecomastia, acne, aggressive behavior

One standard drink equals

12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.

Measure of the percentage of alcohol in a drink—alcohol percentage is half of the given proof. What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey?

50%

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love

According to the model, three elements (intimacy, passion, and commitment) existing alone or in combination form different types of love. The most complete type of love is the consummate love, which combines balanced amounts of the three elements.

Issues of oral contraception use and smoking

Blood clots, stoke, high blood pressure, and myocardial infarction are risks that are increased when the women smokes.

Factors which affect alcohol absorption

Concentration of the drink (higher concentration-more rapid absorption), amount of alcohol you consume (more you consume the longer it takes), the amount of food in your stomach (longer to absorb with more food), pylorospasm, your metabolism, weight and bdy mass index, and your mood (powerful moods-stress, more rapid).

Constituents/consistency of menstrual flow

Every 28 days...

T/F: Methadone maintenance does not have the same potential for addiction that heroin does.

False

T/F: Sexual intimacy is the major reason for the existence of all relationships.

False

T/F: Male infertility problems account for around 35 percent of infertility cases

False (it's 20%)

T/F: Sterilization has become the leading method of contraception for women of all ages.

False (it's the pill/oral contraceptives)

The typical use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?

Human failure

Methods of contraception and birth control

MALE CONDOM: 98% effective FEMALE CONDOM: 95% JELLIES, CREAMS, FOAMS, FILMS: 72-82% DIAPHRAGM WITH SPERMICIDAL JELLY/CREAM: 94% CERVICAL CAP: 86% CONTRACEPTIVE SPONGE: 88-91% ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES: 99% PROGESTIN-ONLY PILLS: CONTRACEPTIVE SKIN PATCH: 99.7% VAGINAL CONTRACEPTIVE RING: 99.7% INJECTIONS: 99.8% IMPLANTS: 99.95%

Which of the following is true about marital rape?

Many states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime.

Effects of nicotine & tobacco smoke particulate matter in the body

Nicotine increases adrenaline, heart rate, constricts blood levels, and increases blood pressure (it produces an aroused, alert mental state). Nicotine poisoning includes dizziness, light-headedness, rapid and erratic pulse, clammy skin, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

What is the most common reason offered by college students to explain their drug use?

Reduce stress

What constitutes binge drinking for males and females

Students who go out to drink once a week are considered binge drinkers if they consume 5+ drinks for men and 4+ drinks for women within 2 hours. Women are almost equal to men in alcohol consumption on college campuses.

Which of the following is true about emergency contraceptive pills?

They are 95 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.

Which of the following is true about the treatment for opioid addiction?

Treatment can include taking a synthetic narcotic such as methadone to control the withdrawal symptoms, symptoms of withdrawal can include sleep disturbances, and muscle tremors, and the most difficult time in the withdrawal process occurs 24 to 72 hours after the last use.

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience

both tolerance and withdrawal.

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing

denial.

The first widely used form of birth control used by women was the

diaphragm

Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of

enabling.

Narcotics:

euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea

Cannabis:

euphoria, relaxed inhibitions, increased appetite, disorientation

All types of addiction

have the potential to produce a positive mood change

Stimulants:

increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse rate and blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite.

According to Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, love involves

intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for

intimacy, social integration, and nurturance.

A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that

it does not require a fitting from a doctor.

Marijuana today is (potency...)

much more potent than it was in the 1960s.

Tolerance:

phenomenon in which progressive larger doses of a drug or more intense involvement in a behavior are needed to produce the desired effects

Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following:

the body temperature method, the calendar method, and the cervical mucus method

Oral contraceptive pills are

up to 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy if used correctly.