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Which of the following BEST describes the possible impact of tobacco use on families? |
all of the above |
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A carcinogen is a cancer-causing substance. |
T |
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How do tobacco products affect the finances of the smoker? |
all of the above |
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Which of the following statements about the societal costs of tobacco use is TRUE? |
Tobacco users contribute to an overall loss of productivity. |
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A role model, like a popular public figure, that smokes could increase an individual’s desire to use tobacco. |
T |
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The effects of tobacco use on society include high taxes and loss of life. |
T |
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Smoking in a social situation to fit in, even though you don’t want to, is an example of __________. |
reluctant acceptance |
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Which of the following statements about tobacco products is TRUE? |
Tobacco products contain over 4,000 different chemicals. |
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A desire to feel included or belong to a group can contribute to an individual using tobacco. |
T |
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Which of the following factors might make tobacco use more appealing to teens? |
Tobacco is easy to obtain. |
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Smoking reduces a person’s life span by an average of __________. |
13 to 14 years |
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Advertising or promoting the use of tobacco to adolescents is prohibited. |
T |
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What percentage of adult deaths is attributed in part to smoking? |
10% 20% 30% 40% |
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How have high taxes on tobacco products impacted the number of people who use them? |
The number of tobacco users has decreased. |
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Smoking can have both long- and short-term effects on an individual’s health. |
T |
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A 10% increase in cigarette prices has been found to result in a _____ decrease of smokers. |
4% |
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What is the minimum age that individuals can purchase tobacco legally in most US states? |
18 |
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Environmental tobacco smoke causes the death of approximately 7,000 nonsmokers per year. |
F |
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Secondhand smoke is more dangerous in enclosed spaces. |
T |
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Which of the following effects of smoking is an individual least likely to experience from secondhand smoke? |
a change in senses a change in physical appearance yellowing teeth a change in physical ability |
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As a testament to how bad smoking is, _____ of current smokers would like to quit. |
70% |
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Becoming educated about the dangers of smoking can help you to refuse cigarettes. |
T |
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Most teenage smokers who try to quit are successful. |
F |
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When trying to quit smoking using individual strategies, you should __________. |
celebrate every success |
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Which of the following is the BEST way to refuse an offer of tobacco products? |
give an excuse |
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Which of the following is NOT a national resource for quitting smoking? |
Nicotine Anonymous |
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The majority of those who smoke would like to quit. |
T |
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Being a living example of a tobacco-free lifestyle can __________. |
all of the above |
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Which of the following is a good individual resource to help quit smoking? |
a professional |
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Which strategy is a good step for resisting smoking? |
Practice your responses to an offer to smoke before being asked. |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about alcohol? |
Alcohol is a depressant, which means it speeds up the nervous system. |
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Approximately, how many commercials promoting alcoholic beverages do teens see each year? |
2,000 |
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95% of violent crimes committed on college campuses are alcohol-related. |
T |
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Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in society and approximately half of the American population consumes alcohol. |
T |
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Paula believes that drinking will help her relax and calm her nerves. Which of the following factors is most likely influencing her decision to drink alcohol? |
expectations |
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Which of the following forms of alcohol can be consumed? |
ethanol |
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Proof is the standard measure used to determine how much alcohol is contained in an alcoholic beverage. |
T |
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Carol can be defined as a social drinker because she can easily limit drinking and she chiefly drinks alcohol when she is out with friends or family members. |
T |
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the relationship between alcoholism and genetics? |
Alcoholism is strongly tied to genetics, and children of alcoholics are more likely to become alcoholics themselves. |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true? |
It is against the law to be in an establishment that serves alcohol unless you’re 21 |
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Which of the following statements is NOT accurate of blood alcohol content (BAC)? |
BAC is used to determine number of beverages consumed. |
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Drinking five ounces of wine is better for the body than drinking twelve ounces of beer because there’s less pure alcohol in a glass of wine. |
F |
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Which of the following BEST describes the consequences of driving under the influence? |
Apart from fines and jail time, driving under the influence puts the life of the driver and everyone else on the road at risk. |
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Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol and sexual activity? |
Drinking alcohol may lead to enhanced sensitivity while engaging in sexual activity. |
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Which of the following is NOT a learning difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face? |
Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs. |
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Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects that alcoholism has on one’s life? |
Alcoholism can bring turmoil to the entire family and can affect one’s school or work performance. |
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Long-term alcohol use is more severe in older people than younger people because older people’s body systems are generally weaker. |
F |
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Which of the following is NOT a behavioral difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face? |
problems with shyness |
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Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol on the digestive system? |
Excessive amounts of alcohol can cause breathing to slow, become irregular, or stop. |
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Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol use? |
confusion |
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During pregnancy, mothers should abstain from drinking alcohol because a fetus’s liver is unable to process alcohol due to underdevelopment. |
T |
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Which of the following statement is TRUE about the effect that alcohol has on society? |
Many societal problems are directly related to alcohol, such as domestic violence and child neglect. |
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person’s reaction to alcohol? |
intellectual capacity |
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Pregnant women can protect their fetus from developing fetal alcohol syndrome by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy. |
T |
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Exposure to alcohol affects the blood supply to the fetus and can cause physical deformities to the face, eyes, and heart. |
T |
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Alcoholism isn’t a "real" addiction. |
F |
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Tara would be considered an alcoholic because she continues to drink alcohol even though her doctor has warned her of the severe health damages it’s causing. |
T |
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Involuntary functions, such as breathing, may shut down if a person has alcohol poisoning. |
T |
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How does planning activities with friends who don’t drink help you avoid situations involving alcohol? |
You are all less likely to want to go somewhere alcohol is served. |
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All of the following are examples of nonprofits that work towards educating people about alcohol and aiding in the process of rehabilitation EXCEPT: |
Boys and Girls Club of America |
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Why is alcoholism considered a chronic disease? |
Alcoholism requires lifelong treatment. |
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Alcohol treatment options can vary depending upon the severity of an individual’s alcohol problem. |
T |
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An alcohol awareness program sponsored by a local police department is an example of a __________. |
government program |
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An individual alcohol treatment program is most likely to be sought out by __________. |
the individual with the alcohol problem |
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Which of the following is NOT an alcohol-related fact? |
Everyone is drinking. |
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Which type of alcohol awareness and education program would you expect to be active in the smallest geographical area? |
community |
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One strategy to remain alcohol-free is to be armed with facts about alcohol use. |
T |
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Why is the simplest strategy for remaining alcohol-free simply to avoid situations where alcohol is present? |
You cannot be tempted to drink alcohol if none is available. |
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FDA regulations require that all medication labels include __________. |
specific ingredients and possible side effects |
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All drugs can be considered medicines. |
F |
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Which US government agency is responsible for regulating medications? |
FDA |
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Which of these statements BEST describes the synergistic interaction effect? |
an interaction between two or more medicines that increases their effectiveness |
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The Food and Drug Act was the first US law that regulated medicine. |
F |
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The FDA regulates facilities that manufacture OTC medications. |
T |
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Which of these FDA regulations required that manufacturers disclose possible dangers and side effects of their medicines? |
Kefauver-Harris Amendment |
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Which of the following is NOT a major type of medicine? |
anticellulars |
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Switching drugs to OTC status generally increases costs for insured patients. |
F |
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Medicines that relieve pain are called __________. |
analgesics |
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Why are drugs like depressants described as the opposite of amphetamines? |
Stimulants increase breathing and heart rate while depressants slow these functions. |
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Which of the following statements BEST describes tobacco? |
It is only legal for people age 18 and older. |
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Only teens can abuse illegal drugs. |
F |
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Why might overweight people choose to abuse a stimulant? |
to lose weight |
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Which of the following is NOT a major source of pressure that influences teens to seek escape through drug abuse? |
a supportive network of friends |
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Why do anabolic steroids differ from other illegal drugs? |
They do not cause intoxication. |
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Not all drugs are considered medicines because __________. |
medicines are used to cure, treat, and prevent diseases |
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Which of the following statements is false? |
By law, the media must portray drug use accurately and honestly. |
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Most designer drugs are meant to imitate the effects of painkillers |
F |
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The nonmedical use of a drug would be an example of drug abuse. |
T |
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Drug abuse can often lead to suicide because __________. |
all of the above |
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Teens are more susceptible to the effects of drugs than adults. |
T |
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The only person that is negatively affected by drug use is the addict. |
F |
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Prolonged use of psychoactive drugs can cause brain damage. |
T |
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Drug use can cause the spread of diseases. |
T |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about drug dependence? |
People that are dependent on drugs can stop using the drug without experiencing any side effects. |
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Illegal drug use often leads to more illegal behavior. |
T |
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Choose the correct cycle of addiction. |
drug use, tolerance, dependence, addiction, withdrawal |
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Which of the following are behaviors that often result from drug use? |
engaging in criminal activiy |
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The cost of drug use for the public involves all the following EXCEPT: |
decrease in prevention and treatment costs |
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Life skills and relapse prevention training are both included in treatment programs. |
T |
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Residential treatment facilities often offer GED preparation and career training. |
T |
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Most people who become addicted to drugs are able to stop on their own and do not need outside help. |
F |
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Patients needing social detox __________. |
need medication to assist with detoxing |
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The first step of drug addiction treatment is to __________. |
gather patient information |
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One of the most effective strategies for resisting drugs is simply to __________. |
avoid situations where drugs are present |
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All of the following are drug-resistant strategies EXCEPT: |
screaming for help |
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Schools enforcing zero-tolerance policies punish students in possession of any unauthorized drugs. |
T |
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Stating the consequences of drug use is a resistance strategy that can involve __________. |
all of the above |
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Giving an excuse to someone offering drugs is the only way to refuse them. |
F |
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