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Generic medications are __________.
A.
more expensive than the original version
B.
designed to cause more side effects than the original version
C.
often won’t help the condition
D.
include the same active ingredients as the original medication
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D
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Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those that can be purchased without a doctor’s authorization.
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T
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If you have the same symptoms as a friend, it’s acceptable to take their prescription medicine.
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F
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Which of these FDA regulations required that manufacturers disclose possible dangers and side effects of their medicines?
A.
Kefauver-Harris Amendment
B.
Food and Drug Safety Act
C.
Virus Toxins Law
D.
Durham-Humphrey Amendment
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A
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Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria or prevent bacteria from reproducing.
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T
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The FDA regulates facilities that manufacture OTC medications.
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T
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Which of these statements BEST describes the synergistic interaction effect?
A.
an interaction where two or more medicines taken together have no effect on one another
B.
an interaction between two or more medicines that increases their effectiveness
C.
an interaction where two or more medicines taken together produce an unexpected result
D.
an interaction between two or more medicines that decreases their effectiveness
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B
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All drugs can be considered medicines.
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F
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FDA regulations require that all medication labels include __________.
A.
price and specific ingredients
B.
price and known dangers
C.
specific ingredients and possible side effects
D.
manufacturing location and possible side effects
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C
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Switching drugs to OTC status generally increases costs for insured patients.
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F
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Most designer drugs are meant to imitate the effects of painkillers
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F
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Hallucinogens distort an individual’s perceptions of reality.
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T
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Only teens can abuse illegal drugs.
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F
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Which of the following statements BEST describes tobacco?
A.
It is an illegal drug.
B.
It is only legal for people age 18 and older.
C.
It is only legal for people age 21 and older.
D.
It is always legal to use tobacco.
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B
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Why might overweight people choose to abuse a stimulant?
A.
to lose weight
B.
to lower their blood pressure
C.
to reduce panic attacks
D.
to help them sleep
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A
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that negatively influences teen drug abuse?
A.
strong refusal skills
B.
intense peer pressure
C.
family members who abuse drugs
D.
poor role models
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A
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Psilocybin is a type of __________.
A.
stimulant
B.
narcotic
C.
hallucinogen
D.
inhalant
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C
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Why are drugs like depressants described as the opposite of amphetamines?
A.
Depressants can induce feelings of euphoria while stimulants can cause severe pain.
B.
Depressants can result in death while stimulants cannot.
C.
Stimulants slow breathing and heart rate while depressants increase those functions.
D.
Stimulants increase breathing and heart rate while depressants slow these functions.
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D
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Not all drugs are considered medicines because __________.
A.
they are chemically different substances
B.
the government defines drugs and medicines separately
C.
medicines are used to cure, treat, and prevent diseases
D.
drugs cannot be purchased in pharmacies
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C
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The use of all drugs becomes legal after a certain age.
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F
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Drug use can cause the spread of diseases.
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T
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The only person that is negatively affected by drug use is the addict.
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F
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Prolonged use of psychoactive drugs can cause brain damage.
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T
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Having a drug-addicted spouse often involves which of the following?
A.
financial difficulties
B.
emotional security
C.
peaceful home environment
D.
respectful communication
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A
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about drug dependence?
A.
People that are dependent on drugs believes that they need the drug to function effectively.
B.
People that are dependent on drugs experience psychological and physiological changes as a result of drug use.
C.
People that are dependent on drugs can stop using the drug without experiencing any side effects.
D.
People that are dependent on drugs are at risk for overdosing.
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C
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Choose the correct cycle of addiction.
A.
drug use, dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, addiction
B.
drug use, tolerance, dependence, addiction, withdrawal
C.
drug use, addiction, dependence, tolerance, withdrawal
D.
drug use, withdrawal, tolerance, addiction, dependence
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B
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Illegal drug use often leads to more illegal behavior.
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T
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Which of the following commonly occurs in a household with a drug-addicted child?
A.
abuse from the child
B.
honest communication from the child
C.
responsible behavior from the child
D.
all of the above
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A
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Which of the following statements is true about drug use during pregnancy?
A.
Drug use during pregnancy affects the health of the mother but not the baby.
B.
There is little data proving that drugs affect the unborn baby.
C.
The effect of drug use during pregnancy only temporarily affects the baby.
D.
Drug use during pregnancy can lead to multiple birth defects.
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D
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There is a safe way to measure illegal drugs in order to avoid overdosing.
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F
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