Personal and Community Health Final JCJC

The most popular drug on college campuses is?

Alcohol

The leading cause of preventable death among college students in the United States is what?

Alcohol consumption

The addictive drug in beer, wine, and liquor is what?

Ethanol

If a particular whiskey is 80 proof, what is its percentage of alcohol by volume?

40% alcohol by volume

A standard drink contains how many fluid ounces of alcohol?

0.6 fluid ounces

Eating food when drinking alcohol does what?

Eating decreases absorption by decreasing the surface area exposed to alcohol

Which enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of alcohol in the liver?

alcohol dehydrogenase

Blood alcohol concentration is the ratio of?

the ratio of alcohol to total blood volume

The likelihood of a driver being involved in a fatal crash rises significantly with a BAC of 0.05 percent and even more rapidly after what percent?

.08

Jerome is a collegiate track athlete, and his friend Leon is sedentary and overweight. At a party, they drink the same number of beers at the same rate, and they ate approximately the same amount of food before they started drinking. Which factor will account for differences in their blood alcohol concentration?

amount of body fat

The most accurate method of determining blood alcohol concentration is?

blood analysis

An ability to be roused, a rapid or irregular pulse, and slowed breathing are signs of?

alcohol poisoning

Deaths due to alcohol poisoning are the result of what?

a potentially lethal BAC that inhibits the brain's ability to control consciousness, respiration, and heart rate, usually occurs as a result of drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time

Amber has to urinate frequently when she drinks. Why does this occur?

alcohol acts as a diuretic

Andrew has a dreadful hangover. What is the only cure for his condition?

Time

On her first prenatal visit to the doctor, Marlene is warned about the dangers of drinking alcohol while pregnant. If she drinks, which condition could affect her unborn child?

fetal alcohol syndrome

As with other drugs, alcohol abuse can lead to which of the following?

Physical and psychological dependence

Alcoholism among Native American populations is how much higher than the national average?

2 to 3 times

Which of the following statements is true regarding family members of alcoholics?

They suffer and become part of the dynamics of addiction

Franco is a 10-year-old child of alcoholic parents. He copes by being the family clown, always providing comic relief in a difficult situation. What role is he assuming?

Mascot

Alcoholism is directly or indirectly responsible for what percentage of total medical expenses and lost earnings in the United States?

more than 25%

Which group of women has the highest risk of alcohol-related problems?

single women living with a partner

A method used by family and friends to help an alcoholic confront the disease is?

intervention

Long-term alcohol abusers can develop a chronic inflammation of the liver known as?

alcohol hepatitis

When personal and health problems related to alcohol use have become severe and a person suffers withdrawal symptoms if they don't drink, they have reached the point of alcoholism or what?

alcohol dependence

Mixing alcohol with an energy drink is a safe choice because it prevents drowsiness.

False

Cirrhosis of the liver is generally caused by long-term heavy alcohol consumption.

true

Heavy drinking at home before going out to a social event or another location is known as overloading.

True

Alcohol is metabolized in the liver.

true

Withdrawal symptoms occur as the body detoxifies from alcohol.

true

The single most preventable cause of death in the United States is what?

tobacco use

Which of the following groups is least likely to smoke?

people with a college degree

Beth only smokes when she goes out with her friends. What type of smoker is she?

social smoker

In a study of college students, what was the primary reason they reported for smoking?

reduce stress

The tar in cigarette smoke contains chemicals that contribute to the development of what health issue?

lung cancer

Jeff smokes cigarettes. What is the most dangerous gas that he inhales with each puff?

carbon monoxide

Alex uses chewing tobacco every day and has done this since he was 15 years old. He notices leathery white patches inside his mouth. What is this condition?

leukoplakia

How soon will a new smoker develop a tolerance to the nicotine?

by the second or third cigarette

Tolerance develops most rapidly to the effects of which drug?

barbiturates

Smoking contributes to the stickiness of red blood cells, which is associated with blood clots. This condition is known as

platelet adhesiveness

Smokers are more likely to die of heart disease because of

plaque build-up (from cigarettes) on the arterial walls causes heart disease

Which smoking-related disease destroys the air sacs in the lungs?

emphysema

What percentage of emphysema cases are related to cigarette smoking?

80%

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated secondhand tobacco smoke as a known

carcinogen

What is the recommended time period for using the nicotine patch to quit smoking?

10-12 weeks (or maybe 6 months??)

Chantix differs from other smoking-cessation medications in that it

reduces nicotine cravings

When a smoker quits, what is one of the most immediate effects?

ability to smell and taste

Smokers are how many times more likely to die from lung disease than nonsmokers?

18

When Paul meets his friends for an evening at a smoke-filled bar, he is exposed to secondhand smoke, also known as

sidestream smoke

Tim enjoys a cigar occasionally when he and his buddies watch a football game. When he inhales, he is exposed to ?

mainstream smoke

Particulate matter in cigarette smoke that condenses in the lungs to form a thick, brownish sludge is known as

tar

Smokeless tobacco is not as addictive as cigarettes.

false

Children exposed to high levels of secondhand smoke are more likely to develop learning disabilities and to have behavioral problems.

true

Some medical treatments may make it easier to quit by decreasing the pleasurable effects of smoking.

true

As soon as a smoker quits, the body will begin the process of repairing itself.

true

Nonsmokers can die from heart disease and lung cancer caused by environmental tobacco smoke.

true

In women, smoking can lead to infertility problems and increases the risk of miscarriage

true

Chemicals in the body that transmit nerve impulses are

neurotransmitters

The most dangerous route of administration for drug users is

intravenous injection

A drug that increases central nervous system activity is known as a what

stimulant

Brenda smokes a relatively inexpensive form of cocaine. What is this drug called?

crack

Which drug is used most commonly used illicit drug in the United States?

marijuana

The psychoactive substance in marijuana is

THC

Which drug has gained notoriety for being used to spike drinks at college parties to facilitate sexual conquests?

Rohypnol

The prescription drugs Vicodin, Percodan, Percocet, and OxyContin contain synthetic versions of what?

opioids

Michael uses LSD, which is known on the street as?

acid

Artificial forms of testosterone taken to enhance athletic performance are known as?

anabolic steroids

Another name for opioids is?

opioid analgesics

The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to skeletal muscles during sustained physical activity is?

cardio respiratory fitness

The range of motion possible at a particular joint or series of joints is known as what?

flexibility