BYU health unit 6
Jackson and his friends are at a party. Some alcohol is brought out, and Jackson is offered some. What is the appropriate way for Jackson to decline? scoff and criticize, especially when his friends don't back down frown and sharply refuse he should just accept the offer to avoid any problems with his friends suggest something else, like going out for sodas
suggest something else, like going out for sodas
Jillian is researching the effects of alcohol on the human body. What might she find in her research? Alcohol leads to a more regular heartbeat. Alcohol leads to increased tobacco use. Alcohol leads to heart damage. Alcohol leads to lower blood pressure.
Alcohol leads to heart damage.
Jimmy wants to tell his friend Juleka about the physical health benefits she could receive by giving up smoking. What could he tell her? Being drug-free means people liking you better Being drug-free means being charge of what you do, when, how and why. Being drug-free means less chance of getting cancer, liver disease, or lung damage. Being drug-free means feeling your own emotions and having real moods.
Being drug-free means less chance of getting cancer, liver disease, or lung damage.
What do alcohol and tobacco have in common? Both increase risk of cancer. Both induce slurring of words in their users Both lead to lung problems Both cause dental issues
Both increase risk of cancer.
Jarik tells his friend Jaku that he is afraid he might be developed a tolerance for ibuprofen. Jaku doesn't quite know what Jarik means. How could Jarik explain it to him? He is getting used to the pain and doesn't need ibuprofen anymore. He needs more ibuprofen to feel the same levels of relief he used to. A rash is starting to break out every time he takes the medication. He doesn't have a reason to take the medication anymore.
He needs more ibuprofen to feel the same levels of relief he used to.
Jace finds his paycheck disappearing faster than normal ever since he started indulging in alcohol. What financial benefits could he see by giving it up? People will like him better because he is emotionally and mentally there for the people he cares about. He won't have to pay money every year, every week, every day to support drug use. He will be in charge of what he does, and he won't have jail time for drug charges. He won't get cancer, liver disease, lung damage, or other problems related to drug habits. He will have better judgment because he has an unimpaired brain. He will feel his own emotions and have real moods. He will make a better student and a better employee.
He won't have to pay money every year, every week, every day to support drug use
Josephine, a pregnant friend of yours, comes to you to ask about what could happen if she takes drugs while her baby is still developing. What should you tell her? It could lead to a stillborn birth. There are no known negative effects of taking drugs while pregnant. It could lead to a higher risk of birth defects. It could lead to the baby being underweight or premature. It could lead to developmental problems for the baby, but no mental or behavioral problems.
It could lead to a stillborn birth. It could lead to a higher risk of birth defects. It could lead to the baby being underweight or premature.
Joanna's friend, Jan, admits to Joanna that her drug addiction has relapsed. What does Jan mean by this? She has decided to take action against drugs. She has overcome it. She is getting the help she needs. She has returned to drug use.
She has returned to drug use.
For a drug to be placed on the Schedule I drug list, the drug must have _________. Choose all that apply. low potential for abuse a high potential for abuse no currently accepted medical use accepted therapeutic functions a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug
a high potential for abuse no currently accepted medical use a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug
What is not a sign that drugs are being abused? becoming dependent on drugs or alcohol accepting drugs from a doctor harmfully using psychoactive substances overindulging on an addictive substance
accepting drugs from a doctor
While Joseph was on a road trip, he passed by a small town with huge signs pointing out the bar just a few blocks away. What negative influence was pushed upon Joseph? expectations media messages family environment personality type boredom or experimentation rebellion advertising
advertising
Jack noticed that his drug use doesn't feel the same as it did the first time. He has increased his doses, and feels terrible when he hasn't used in a while. He feels like he needs it. This means he has ________. Choose all that apply. developed a drug problem become addicted developed a tolerance created a habit of taking the drug
all of the above
Jana's family has a history of alcoholism. What are some health risks Jana should be worried about associated with heavy use of alcohol? Choose all that apply. liver inflammation cancer heart damage pancreatic damage
all of the above
Jaden is trying to quit smoking. How might he best succeed? switch to another habit, like chewing tobacco researching the effects of smoking as a way to scare himself straight spend time with others who smoke so he can be reminded of how unhealthy it is breaking all the little habits associated with using drug
breaking all the little habits associated with using drug
Scientists are working on a new allergy drug. They are in the testing stages where they look for side effects in test subjects. They find the drug makes the subjects drowsy and slows their reaction time. In addition, their heart rate decreases, and they seem to have poor concentration. What "type" of drug would this be classified under? hallucinogen dehallucinogen depressant stimulant
depressant
Scientists are working on a new allergy drug. They are in the testing stages where they look for side effects in test subjects. They find the drug makes the subjects drowsy and slows their reaction time. In addition, their heart rate decreases, and they seem to have poor concentration. What "type" of drug would this be classified under? stimulant hallucinogen dehallucinogen depressant
depressant
Dip or snuff is a healthier substitute to smoking tobacco. true false
false
Josephina sees her older brother drinking and smoking with his friends after school nearly every day. She has learned about the negative impact of drug use, but her brother isn't a bad person. To her, alcohol and cigarettes are completely normal. What type of negative influence should Josephina resist? family environment advertising personality type media messages expectations boredom or experimentation rebellion
family environment
Doctors have stopped prescribing a certain drug usually used to help with migraines and vision problems. The patients have complained that after using the drug, time seems to slow down, they feel off, and most worryingly, they see and hear things that aren't there. What "type" of drug would this be classified under? dehallucinogen depressant stimulant hallucinogen
hallucinogen
Shelby is at a party, and her friends convince her to try a new drug, just once. After taking it, Shelby is startled to realize that she is seeing things that aren't there. Everything seems to be moving in slow motion. What "type" of drug is this? depressant stimulant hallucinogen dehallucinogen
hallucinogen
Jill is concerned that her friend has started to abuse drugs. What signs observed by Jill indicate such an abuse? Choose all that apply. hazardous use of psychoactive substances an overindulgence in an addictive substance the self-monitoring of how much of the drug has already been taken a dependence on alcohol or other drugs
hazardous use of psychoactive substances an overindulgence in an addictive substance a dependence on alcohol or other drugs
What is the legal status of cocaine in the USA? illegal legal with restrictions illegal with restrictions legal without restrictions
illegal
What is the legal status of heroin in the USA? illegal legal with restrictions legal without restrictions
illegal
What is the legal status of tobacco in the USA? legal without restrictions legal with restrictions illegal
legal with restrictions
What is the legal status of over-the-counter medicines in the USA? illegal legal with restrictions legal without restrictions
legal without restrictions
Jamie decides to go to Jade for someone to talk to about her drug problem. What could Jade do that would be most helpful for Jamie? give her one more chance to become clean listen to her without making judgments make sure she feels really bad about what she has done discourage her from seeing an adult because she'll just get in trouble
listen to her without making judgments
Which drug has been increasing in use since 2008? cocaine marijuana methamphetamine heroin
marijuana
Jacqueline's favorite TV show often shows the main character with a glass of wine in her hand. Her life seems so put together, and Jacqueline wonders if the wine helps her relax. What kind of negative influence is Jacqueline feeling here? rebellion family environment personality boredom or experimentation advertising expectations media messages
media messages
Jude's favorite song has several lines about getting stoned. Jude starts to wonder if it is nearly as fun as the song insinuates. What type of negative influence is Jude being exposed to? advertising personality type media messages rebellion family environment expectations boredom or experimentation
media messages
Jonathan is offered a drink while he's at a back-to-school party. How might Jonathan deal with this situation? scoff at his friends' poor choices refuse with a smile freeze take the drink, but give it to somebody else
refuse with a smile
Jessie is hanging out with her friends when one of them pulls out a joint (marijuana). Although Jessie doesn't really want to participate, her friends start passing it around. How should Jessie respond when it gets to her? Choose all that apply. call her friends out on it pretend to smoke it, then pass it on refuse with a smile openly criticize their behavior, then leave suggest something else
refuse with a smile suggest something else
Neurons are built to _________. send electrical messages move and stretch provide framework help absorb nutrients
send electrical messages
What are the purpose of neurons? provide framework and help shape the body help you move and stretch increase the efficiency of the immune system send electrical messages back and forth
send electrical messages back and forth
Which of the following is a requirement for a drug to be called a "controlled substance"? The drug can safely be handed out as an "over-the-counter" drug. The drug has a high potential for abuse. The drug has been used for medical procedures. The drug can be manufactured, distributed, or dispensed without any legal action.
the drug has a high potential for abuse
Josie has noticed some strange changes in her friend James. These observations lead her to believe that James may have a drug problem. What might she have noticed to bring her to that conclusion? Choose all that apply. trouble sleeping or oversleeping an increase in sneezing mood swings changes in behavior enjoying social interaction open conversation
trouble sleeping or oversleeping mood swings changes in behavior
There is help available for minors who may be suffering from drug addiction true false
true
When you're addicted to drugs, you find it hard to stop, even when you know the negative consequences. true false
true