Test Chapter 7-9
Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat
ADHD
Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills?
B) Multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions.
Which of the following occurs within 24 hours of quitting smoking?
Chance of heart attack decreases.
A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is
Down syndrome.
Which of the following is TRUE about psilocybin?
It can cause hallucinations.
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?
They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.
Which of the following is a smoking cessation medication?
Zyban
Urinating frequently after alcohol consumption occurs because
alcohol is a diuretic
The fluid-filled, protective pouch surrounding the fetus is the
amniotic sac.
The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is
antagonism
The last stage of liver disease that can result from years of heavy drinking is
cirrhosis
A form of alcohol that metabolizes slowly and produces toxic byproducts is a(n)
congener
The various methods used to prevent pregnancy are known as
contraception
The development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is
cross-tolerance
When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved
dopamine
Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is
drug misuse
The implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube, is called
ectopic pregnancy
A disease associated with smoking in which alveoli are destroyed is known as
emphysema
Breast-fed infants
have a decreased incidence of illness.
Chewing tobacco can lead to a condition characterized by leathery white patches inside the mouth known as
leukoplakia
The main site of alcohol metabolism is the
liver
the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome include
mental retardation
Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n)
mild hallucinogen
marijuana today is
much more potent than it was in the 1960s.
If you have questions about synergistic drug interactions involving prescription medications, you should talk to a
pharmacist of physician
Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is
prescription drugs
Bidis are becoming increasingly popular because they are viewed as safer than regular cigarettes. Research shows that bidis actually
produce three times more carbon monoxide and nicotine than cigarettes.
The depressant effects of alcohol become apparent at a blood alcohol concentration of
0.08 percent
How many Americans suffer from health disorders caused by tobacco each year
10 million
Which of the following is TRUE about environmental tobacco smoke
ETS exposure is higher among African Americans and low-income persons
Which of the following is TRUE about nutrition and exercise during pregnancy
Exercise can be beneficial, but the woman should consult with her physician first
Which of the following is TRUE about nutrition and exercise during pregancy
Exercise can be beneficial, but the woman should consult with her physician first.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause significant brain damage and other impairments in the fetus; this condition is known as
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills?
Multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions.
Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all
Opioids
Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT
The time of day the alcohol is consumed
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.
James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect. This demonstrates
tolerance
Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following EXCEPT
abstinence
the toxic chemical byproduct of alcohol metabolism that causes nausea and vomiting is called
acetaldehyde
Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control
oral contraceptives
Long-term effects of marijuana include all the following EXCEPT
increased production of testosterone in males.
Chemicals in household products such as varnish, glues, and gasoline are
inhalents
An interaction in which drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable reactions is called
intolerance
The fastest-acting method of injection is
intravenous
Postpartum depression
is characterized by fatigue, depression, and mood swings.
Diet pills contain ingredients such as caffeine, and can therefore act in what way on the body?
as a stimulant
opioids are also called
narcotics
The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
birth control pills and male condoms.
The ratio of alcohol to total blood volume is the
blood alcohol concentration
Women who use oral contraceptives and also smoke are at a higher risk of
blood clots and hypertension.
The most popular form of LSD is
blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.
Stimulants act by increasing the activity of the
central nervous system.
The water that is pulled out of the body when someone drinks heavily is taken from
cerebrospinal fluid
The process by which addicts get an addictive substance out of their system as part of ending their dependence on it is
detoxification
Anabolic steroids are a type of
ergogenic drug.
An addictive drug produced by fermentation is
ethyl alcohol
Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the
fear of decreased sexual performance.
herion has a
high potential for addiction and no accepted medical use.
The surgical procedure that involves removal of the uterus is a(n)
hysterectomy
The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is
polycystic ovary syndrome.
Fertility is a person's ability to
reproduce
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right to an abortion?
roe v wade
An infection during pregnancy that can cause blindness or hearing disorders in the infant is
rubella
Substances designed to kill sperm are known as
spermicides.
Which of the following procedures performed during pregnancy can determine the size and position of the fetus and detect birth defects in the central nervous and digestive systems?
ultrasound
The effects of alcohol are different for women and men because
women have lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase than men.
approximately 20 percent of alcohol is diffused through the
stomach lining
Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior?
striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way
Surgical abortions in the first trimester are typically done by
suction curettage
Drugs, chemicals, and radiation that can cause birth defects are known as
teratogens.
When a pregnant woman's water breaks, what is actually happening is that
the amniotic sac breaks.
Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?
they can be abused
All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that
they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.
one standard drink equals
12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor
how long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers
4 hours
Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as
4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours.
4) What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey?
50 percent
Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholicbeverages regularly?
50 percent
Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?
Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money
Which of the following is FALSE about smokeless tobacco?
It does not contain cancer-causing substances.
Which statement BEST summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs
It forms tar, which is a thick, brownish sludge.
A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is
a drug
During pregnancy, a woman could increase her folic acid intake by eating
dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and beans.
Addictive substances and behaviors
have the potential to produce a positive mood change.
Eating food when drinking alcohol
slows alcohol absorption
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.