Contemporary Health Issues Test 3
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to global health and alcohol use? A) Almost 4 percent of all deaths worldwide are attributed to alcohol. B) The highest consumption levels can be found in the developing world. C) Alcohol is a factor in 30 types of diseases and injuries. D) At the same consumption level, men are more likely than women to develop cancer.
A) Almost 4 percent of all deaths worldwide are attributed to alcohol
Disease-causing agents are called A) pathogens. B) antibodies. C) carcinogens. D) infectious microorganisms.
A) Pathogens
Which of the following statements about Internet addiction is true? A) People with Internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted. B) An estimated 2% of Internet users experience Internet addiction. C) Middle-age adults are more likely to become addicted to the Internet than young adults. D) A majority of college students report that Internet use and computer games have interfered with their academic performance.
A) People with internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted
All of the following statements about the effects of chronic marijuana use are true EXCEPT: A) Vaping marijuana is associated with fewer adverse effects on the lungs than smoking marijuana. B) Marijuana use during pregnancy causes subtle brain changes that increase the risk for memory and attention problems in offspring. C) The lungs of marijuana smokers are exposed to more tar per breath than the lungs of tobacco smokers. D) Men who use marijuana weekly or more often have about twice the risk for testicular cancer as men who do not use marijuana.
A) Vaping marijuana is associated with fewer adverse effects on the lungs than smoking marijuana
The excessive use of a drug is A) abuse. B) dependence. C) tolerance. D) misuse.
A) abuse
6) An irregularity in the heartbeat is known as A) arrhythmia. B) angina pectoris. C) ischemia. D) hypertension
A) arrhythmia
Greg frequently gets cold sores (caused by HSV-1). He recently noticed that his left eye had a painful lesion, and he immediately made an appointment with his doctor. Greg's eye most likely became infected with the herpes virus when he touched his mouth and shortly afterward rubbed his eye, which is transmission via A) autoinoculation. B) direct contact. C) indirect contact. D) irritation.
A) autoinoculation
When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved? A) dopamine B) ketamine C) melamine D) amphetamine
A) dopamine
Hepatitis B can lead to A) liver cancer. B) kidney disease. C) heart disease. D) skin cancer.
A) liver cancer
What substance in certain cigarettes numbs the throat to allow for deeper inhalation? A) menthol B) tar C) carbon monoxide D) nicotine
A) menthol
A driver is "usually impaired" at a blood alcohol concentration of A) 0.01 to 0.04 percent. B) 0.05 to 0.07 percent. C) 0.08 to 0.14 percent. D) 0.15 to 0.24 percent.
B) 0.05 to 0.07 percent
What percentage of Americans abstain from drinking alcohol? A) 11 percent B) 21 percent C) 31 percent D) 41 percent
B) 21 %
Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as A) 3 or more drinks for females or 4 or more drinks for males in about two hours. B) 4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours. C) 5 or more drinks for females or 6 or more drinks for males in about two hours. D) 5 or more drinks for both females and males in about two hours.
B) 4 or more drinks for female or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat A) insomnia. B) ADHD. C) hypertension. D) anxiety.
B) ADHD
A substance that triggers an immune response is a(n) A) pathogen. B) antigen. C) antibody. D) toxin.
B) Antigen
9) Of the following lifestyle choices, the MOST helpful for reducing cardiovascular disease risk is to A) reduce the amount of cholesterol in your diet. B) engage in regular exercise. C) increase your intake of dietary protein. D) eat a small amount of chocolate once a day.
B) Engage in regular exercise
4) An individual would most likely suffer from angina pectoris when A) sleeping. B) walking up a flight of stairs. C) working at a computer. D) watching television.
B) Walking up a flight of stairs
10) Which of the following is NOT a technique used to diagnose heart disease? A) electrocardiogram B) angioplasty C) ultrafast computed tomography D) positron emission tomography
B) angioplasty
The main site of alcohol metabolism is the A) spleen. B) liver. C) colon. D) kidney.
B) liver
An adult with a damaged sinoatrial node A) must have a heart transplant to survive. B) must have a pacemaker implanted to control the heart rhythm. C) must take medication to control the heartbeat. D) does not usually have any significant health problems.
B) must have a pacemaker implanted to control heart rhythm
7) "Mini-strokes" that cause only temporary impairment and that can indicate an impending stroke are A) preventricular contractions (PVCs). B) transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). C) aneurysms. D) cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs).
B) transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers? A) 2 hours B) 3 hours C) 4 hours D) 5 hours
C) 4 hours
5) A woman goes to the emergency room. She tells the nurse that after carrying several loads of laundry up a flight of stairs she is having chest pain and a sensation she describes as her heart being crushed. Which condition is she likely experiencing? A) peripheral artery disease B) hypertension C) angina pectoris D) stroke
C) angina pectoris
3) The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood are the A) ventricles. B) venules. C) atria. D) arterioles.
C) atria
Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine? A) It can produce a high lasting over 8 hours when smoked. B) It destroys dopamine receptors. C) It takes long-term use to develop tolerance. D) It can be snorted, smoked, injected, or orally ingested.
C) it takes long-term use to develop tolerance
Which bacterial infection affects the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord and is more common among college students living in dormitories than in other populations? A) tuberculosis B) pneumonia C) meningitis D) influenza
C) meningitis
How many adult Americans suffer from some type of cardiovascular disease? A) one out of five B) one out of four C) one out of three D) one out of two
C) one out of three
The most well-known symptom of mumps is A) an itchy red rash. B) a high fever. C) swollen salivary glands. D) aching joints.
C) swollen salivary glands
Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs? A) Some require a prescription. B) They are monitored under the care of a physician. C) They can be abused. D) They cannot be abused.
C) they can be abused
8) Which of the following blood cholesterol profiles is most healthful? A) total cholesterol = 200; HDL cholesterol = 30 B) total cholesterol = 240; LDL cholesterol = 180 C) total cholesterol = 170; HDL cholesterol = 70 D) HDL cholesterol = 50; LDL cholesterol = 130
C) total cholesterol = 170; HDL cholesterol = 70
When personal and health problems related to alcohol use have become severe and a person suffers withdrawal symptoms if they don't drink, they have reached the point of alcoholism or A) tolerance. B) binge drinking. C) inebriation. D) alcohol dependence.
D) Alcohol Dependence
Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies develop in response to a vaccine? A) naturally acquired passive immunity B) naturally acquired active immunity C) artificially acquired passive immunity D) artificially acquired active immunity
D) Artifically acquired active immunity
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience A) withdrawal but not tolerance. B) tolerance but not withdrawal. C) neither tolerance nor withdrawal. D) both tolerance and withdrawal.
D) Both tolerance and withdrawal
Which of the following is a smoking cessation medication? A) Vicodin B) Concerta C) Ambien D) Zyban
D) Zyban
A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is A) an illicit drug. B) a prescription drug. C) a synergistic drug. D) a drug.
D) a drug
Garrett became very ill with an E.coli infection while living on his grandfather's dairy farm last summer. He could have been infected in all of the following ways EXCEPT A) eating undercooked ground beef. B) drinking unpasteurized milk. C) swimming in a sewage-contaminated creek. D) a mosquito bite.
D) a mosquito bite
All of the following statements about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are true EXCEPT A) it can invade the heart, lungs, and bones. B) community-acquired MRSA is on the rise. C) the MRSA bacteria do not respond to the class of antibiotics commonly used for Staphylococcus infections. D) although it can be acquired in health-care facilities, they are not a common source.
D) although it can be acquired in health-care facilities, they are not a common source.
The last stage of liver disease that can result from years of heavy drinking is A) alcoholic hepatitis. B) hepatic amyloidosis. C) fibrosis. D) cirrhosis.
D) cirrhosis
Which of the following is NOT a bacterial infection or caused by a bacterial infection? A) tuberculosis B) Lyme disease C) meningitis D) influenza
D) influenza
Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is A) inhalants. B) ergogenic drugs. C) over-the-counter drugs. D) prescription drugs.
D) prescription drugs
