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Quiz 4

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One drink is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism as ___________ ounce(s) of alcohol.
A 0.5
B 1.0
C 1.5
D 2.0
A
Smoking reduces the effectiveness of some medications, particularly anti-anxiety drugs and penicillin.

True
False
A
All of the following factors increase the absorption of alcohol, EXCEPT

A Alcohol concentration in the drink
B Anger
C Nicotine
D Carbonation
C
All of the following slow down the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, EXCEPT:

Smoking
Water
Food
Stress
D
18 % of college students use E-Cigs.

True
False
B
Death can result from alcohol intoxication beginning at a blood alcohol content level of about _________.

0.20
0.35
0.45
0.50
B
Those who use cigars and smokeless tobacco products have a higher risk for cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach.

True
False
A
Smoking is estimated to play a role in ______ percent of all cancer deaths.

30
40
50
60
A
Which of the following statements is TRUE about smoking cessation?

A Mucous production is among the last things to change following smoking cessation.
B Quitting after age 70 has little effect on health or longevity.
C Blood circulation decreases in most people after they quit smoking.
D The risk of smoking-related heart attack can fall by half within a year.
D
Fatty liver can be decreased by 15% after about 30 days of alcohol abstinence.

True
False
A
What is the most commonly used illicit drug among persons aged 12 and older?

A Cocaine
B Marijuana
C Methamphetamine
D Heroin
E Alcohol
B
Cigars have more tobacco and nicotine per unit than do cigarettes.

True
False
A
Which of the following drugs was used during the Civil War and became known as "the soldier's disease"?
A Heroin
B Nicotine
C Marijuana
D Morphine
E Cocaine
D
Which of the following statements is TRUE about cocaine?

A Cocaine hydrochloride powder produces a higher rate of dependence than crack cocaine.
B Cocaine may cause users to become overweight.
C Cocaine is a powerful central nervous system opiate.
D Cocaine is still used today as a local anesthetic for nose and throat surgeries.
D
In general, the use of narcotics without medical supervision is greater for non-college groups than for those attending college.
True
False
A
Which type of drugs have no role in health care/commercial use?

A Opiates
B Inhalants
C Cannabinoids
D Stimulants
E Depressants
B
More than half the people in prison meet diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.

True
False
A
Match the drug to its effect.
Benzodiazepines:
Hallucinogens:
Barbiturates:
Stimulant:
Opioids:

- Alter states of perception and feeling
- Also called tranquilizers
- Also called "downers;" powerful sedatives that produce pleasant feelings of relaxation when first ingested
- Caffeine is the most popular drug of this sort
- Provide pain relief, euphoria, and drowsiness
Benzodiazepines: Also called tranquilizers
Hallucinogens: Alter states of perception and feeling
Barbiturates: Also called "downers;" powerful sedatives that produce pleasant feelings of relaxation when first ingested
Stimulant: Caffeine is the most popular drug of this sort
Opioids: Provide pain relief, euphoria, and drowsiness
50% of men who have sex with men do not use condoms.

True
False
A
The avoidance or abstention from sexual activities with others is called:

A Circumcision
B Myotonia
C Celibacy
D Fellatio
C
Most individuals who abuse prescription drugs get them from a friend or relative for free.
True
False
A
Sexual behaviors such as voyeurism, pedophilia, and exhibitionism are considered:

a Fantasies
B Sexual preferences
C Sex games
D Mental disorders
D
Synthetic cannabinoids such as K2 and Spice are more powerful than marijuana and can have unpredictable effects.

True
False
A
The combination of ED drugs such as Viagra with any stimulant drug dilates blood vessels, which can result in a sudden drop in blood pressure.

True
False
A
The purpose of safer sex is to prevent the exchange of partners' body fluids during sex.

True
False
A
Barrier methods of contraception include all of the following EXCEPT:

a A vaginal ring
B A diaphragm
C Spermicide
D Contraceptive sponge
A
The only guaranteed method of preventing pregnancy is abstinence.

True
False
A
Ovulation typically occurs ________ days before the menstrual period begins.

A 7
B 10
C 14
D 20
C
About half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended

True
False
a
Which of the following statements about mifepristone, the drug used in medical abortions, is FALSE?

A Mifepristone is a prescription pill that is swallowed.
B Mifepristone can be used during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy.
C Most women who take mifepristone have a spontaneous abortion within two weeks.
D If a spontaneous abortion does not occur with mifepristone, a surgical abortion must be performed.
B
Long term use of recreational drugs has been proven to lower sexual desire and cause infertility.

True
False
A
Consumption of 3 or more ounces of alcohol daily during pregnancy is associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the child...and condition characterized by abnormalities in facial appearance, slow growth, and intellectual disabilities.


True
False
A
An ectopic pregnancy is potentially a life threatening condition.
True
False
A
The female sex hormones are secreted by the ovaries.
True
False
A
The practice of sexting has a high potential for damaging an individual's prospects for future relationships and careers.
True
False
A
The most popular reversible form of contraception is birth control pills.
True
False
A
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