Illegal Drugs — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following statements about tobacco products is TRUE?

A
Tobacco products contain over 4,000 different chemicals.
B
All chemicals found in tobacco products are carcinogens.
C
Cigarettes are the least used tobacco product.
D
Tobacco products are difficult to obtain.
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Which of the following effects of smoking is an individual least likely to experience from secondhand smoke?

A
a change in senses
B
a change in physical appearance
C
yellowing teeth
D
a change in physical ability
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Which of the following statements BEST describes the effects that alcoholism has on one's life?

A
Alcoholism is generally undetected for years because the alcoholic doesn't allow it to interfere with family life.
B
Alcoholism can bring turmoil to the entire family and can affect one's school or work performance.
C
Alcoholism only affects a person's family life, which is why most alcoholics go unnoticed for years.
D
Alcoholism can affect one's school and work performance, but it has few effects on society.
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Cigarettes are the only tobacco products that have serious negative consequences.

A
T
B
F
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The only person that is negatively affected by drug use is the addict. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
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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Which of the following statements is TRUE about dopamine?

A
The brain's purpose in releasing dopamine is to naturally discourage healthy behaviors.
B
The release of dopamine as a result of drug use tricks the brain into believing the drug is good for the body.
C
The release of dopamine as a result of drug use promotes normal brain functioning.
D
Drug addicts often have a decreased toleration for dopamine after prolonged drug use.
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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
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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?

A
risk-taking
B
expectations
C
hereditary
D
environmental
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Medicines that relieve pain are called __________.

A
anticellulars
B
analgesics
C
antifungals
D
antivirals
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Which of the following is NOT a learning difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?

A
Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs.
B
Many children with fetal alcohol syndrome have a learning disorder.
C
Children may have damaged language skills and lower reading levels.
D
Fetal use of alcohol can cause children to have difficulty with memories.
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How do tobacco products affect the finances of the smoker?

A
high cost of the product
B
lost income due to illness
C
increased healthcare costs
D
all of the above
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Pregnant women can protect their fetus from developing fetal alcohol syndrome by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding smoking and pregnancy?

A
Smoking mothers have higher rates of miscarriage.
B
Smoking mothers have higher rates of stillborn deliveries.
C
Smoking mothers are more likely to deliver their babies early.
D
Smoking mothers are more likely to have babies with high birth weights.
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Which of the following is NOT true about drinking too much alcohol?

A
Drinking alcohol may cause people to engage in risky sexual behavior.
B
Drinking alcohol and driving may lead to car accidents.
C
Drinking alcohol may lead to enhanced ability to make good decisions.
D
Drinking alcohol lowers inhibitions, leading to poor decision making.
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Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in society and approximately half of the American population consumes alcohol.

A
T
B
F
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Generic medications __________.

A
are more expensive than the original version
B
are 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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