Ch 6-7

Amphetamines such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat:

ADHD

Preconception health involves:

avoiding x-rays and hazardous environmental chemicals, stopping tobacco and alcohol use, reducing or eliminating caffeine intake, and eating foods that contain folic acid

The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is:

bloodshot eyes

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

both tolerance and withdrawal.

Methamphetamine:

can be made with over-the-counter ingredients, can produce a high lasting over 8 hours when smoked, can be snorted or smoked, injected or orally ingested, and is highly addictive from the very first use.

Diaphragms:

create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm.

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

denial

Marijuana today is:

much more potent than it was in the 1960s.

Opioids are also called:

narcotics.

Fertility is a person's ability to:

reproduce

A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is:

Down's syndrome

____ are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being.

Endorphins

David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which disorder?

Exercise addiction

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

False

To reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida, a pregnant woman should consume an adequate amount of which nutrient?

Folic acid

Mikail is attempting to reduce his caffeine consumption. Which drink that he consumes daily has the highest amount of caffeine per serving?

Gourmet coffee from a coffee shop

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

To reduce stress

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

True

Emergency contraceptive pills:

are 95% effective if taken within 24 hours after unprotected intercourse.

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

Teratogenic effects can be caused by:

environmental chemical exposure.

Psilocybin causes:

hallucinations.

All types of addiction:

have the potential to produce a positive mood change.

The typical use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account:

human error

Fertility drugs:

increase the chances of multiple births.

A large dose of cocaine can cause:

increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Maternal infection or hormone imbalance can cause:

miscarriage

Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it:

slows reaction time and impedes decision-making.

A false negative pregnancy test may result from:

taking the pregnancy test too early in the pregnancy.

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

Oral contraceptive pills are:

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

Male condoms:

are reliable against pregnancy when used consistently, can be purchased with a spermicide, and help prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections.

A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that:

does not require a fitting from a doctor.

Using a drug for a purpose other than that which it is intended is:

drug misuse

An IUD:

offers long-term protection from pregnancy.

Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all:

opioids.

An aspirin taken to relieve minor muscle aches would be considered a(n):

over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

If you have questions about drug interactions, you should talk to a:

pharmacist or physician.

The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is:

polycystic ovary syndrome.

Ecstacy (MDMA) is a:

stimulant and a mild hallucinogen.

Treatment for opioid addiction may include:

taking a synthetic narcotic such as methadone to control the withdrawal symptoms; withdrawal symptoms include can include sleep disturbances, and muscle tremors and is most difficult 24 to 72 hours after the last use.

A rise in a woman's basal body temperature signals:

that ovulation has occurred.

A safe lubricant to use with condoms is:

water-based lubricant. Unsafe lubricants include petroleum jelly, hand lotion, and baby oil.

The type of drug has the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior is:

a psychoactive drug

Long-term effects of marijuana includes:

increased risk of developing serious mental health problems, increased risk of lung cancer, and increased risk of testicular cancer in males.

Fertility awareness methods of birth control includes:

the cervical mucous method, the body temperature method, and the calendar method.

A fetus is the term used to describe an embryo as of:

the third month of pregnancy.

Cesarean sections are performed:

if the baby is about the exit the uterus any way but headfirst, if labor last too long, and if the mother has diabetes.

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

the diaphragm

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

withdrawal method

Jade is pregnant. During a regular medical check-up, her physician discusses alcohol consumption. The physician will likely advise that she:

abstain from alcohol during pregnancy.

Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the:

fear of decreased sexual performance.