Choosing a Drug-Free Life — Unit test Answers

Which of the following statements about the societal costs of tobacco use is TRUE? A. Tobacco use affects the tax rate of only those individuals who smoke. B. The negative effects of tobacco use are only experienced by the smoker. C. Tobacco users contribute to an overall loss of productivity. D. Increased healthcare costs are mainly absorbed by tobacco users. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Medicines are a good way to treat health issues because __________. A. prescription medicines don't cause addiction B. they can provide relief from mild to serious symptoms C. most have no side effects D. prescription versions can be purchased at any store Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How does planning activities at your own home help you avoid situations involving alcohol? A. Your home life does not involve situations with alcohol use. B. Alcohol use is almost always tied to group events outside the home. C. You can control whether or not there is alcohol in your home. D. Planning activities at home does not help you avoid situations involving alcohol. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements is TRUE? A.Alcoholics are able to stop drinking anytime they want. B.Alcoholics will stop drinking if people tell them they have a problem. C.Alcoholics can stop drinking if they can admit that there is a problem. D.Alcoholics can stop drinking without help from other people.

Which of the following is NOT an increased health risk for children and infants exposed to secondhand smoke? A. SIDS B. asthma C. chicken pox D. ear infections Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about environmental factors is NOT true? A.Peer pressure is the number one reason why adolescents make bad decisions regarding alcohol. B.Adolescents are more likely to drink alcohol if they choose friends who don't drink. C.The media often portrays drinking alcohol as cool or glamorous, leading some adolescents to drink. D.Parental disapproval of alcohol causes many adolescents to avoid drinking.

Which of the following describes inpatient drug treatment facilities? A. they are mainly for individuals with mental or medical disorders B. they treat patients for 4-8 hours a day, but the patient lives at home. C. they are long-term facilities that also provide job and career training D. they are separate from hospitals and other medical facilities Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following conditions is most likely directly linked to tobacco use? A. influenza B. lung cancer C. pneumonia D. diabetes Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In general, what is drug use? A. taking over-the-counter medicine more than needed B. the consumption of illegal drugs only C. the consumption of legal drugs only D. the consumption of legal and illegal drugs Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements BEST distinguishes legal drugs from illegal drugs?A.Illegal drugs have higher costs.B.Only illegal drugs are regulated by the government.C.Legal drugs can be used at an earlier age.D.The FDA regulates and approves legal drugs.

Which of the following is a benefit of smoking cigarettes?A.Smoking gives you a beautiful smile.B.You will be more successful in life.C.Finding friends will be easier if you smoke.D.none of the above

All of the following are true statements concerning drug preventive measures EXCEPT:A.Schools and communities both provide education and take preventive measures to stop drug abuse.B.The law establishes a mandatory minimum sentencing for all drug offenders.C.Education programs such as D.A.R.E. attempt to inform students about the risks of drug use.D.Drug laws are the same for all states.

Which of the following chemicals, found in tobacco smoke, is also found in nail polish remover? A. ammonia B. acetone C. formaldehyde D. arsenic Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following bodily systems is NOT at immediate risk of effects from alcohol? A.nervous systemB.digestive systemC.respiratory systemD.reproductive system

Exposure to alcohol affects the blood supply to the fetus and can cause physical deformities to the face, eyes, and heart.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's reaction to alcohol? A.amount and rate of intake B.intellectual capacity C.gender and body size D.weight and age

Long-term alcohol use is more severe in older people than younger people because older people's body systems are generally weaker.

Participating in a support group helps one to remain tobacco-free. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A desire to feel included or belong to a group can contribute to an individual using tobacco. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Medicines that relieve pain are called __________. A. anticellulars B. analgesics C. antifungals D. antivirals Please select the best answer from the choices provided.