Multiple Choice Questions

Ian wants to develop the muscles in his upper body. Which is the best strategy for him to adopt?
  • Work with a trainer and use researched information to devise the most beneficial diet and training plan.
  • devising a training program that builds muscle mass slowly
  • Natural foods contain substances that protect the body against diseases.(They have more nutrients).
  • the fumes from these drugs are sniffed to get a "high". death of brain cellsimpaired judgementsudden death due to cardiac arrest or suffocation
How does Alcoholics Anonymous help people deal with alcoholism?
  • Natural foods contain substances that protect the body against diseases.(They have more nutrients).
  • the fumes from these drugs are sniffed to get a "high". death of brain cellsimpaired judgementsudden death due to cardiac arrest or suffocation
  • A: stimulant B: hallucinogen C: both stimulant and hallucinogenAmphetamines are powerful stimulants, LSD is a hallucinogen, and ecstasy is a designer drug that imitates the effects of both.
  • AA provides alcoholics a place to discuss their struggles with quitting drinking, help each other maintain sobriety, and share their experiences, strengths, and hopes; uses a 12- step model of the process of recovery
3 stages of addiction
  • Abusedependance Addiction
  • Thickened, white patches inside the mouth.
  • Avoid standing out by pretending to go along with others.
  • increased feelings of violence and aggression
Which statement best describes the effect nicotine has on the central nervous system?
  • It acts as both a stimulant and a sedative.
  • Consult a doctor before she decides to take it.
  • A drug is any substance that alters the normal functioning of the body.
  • "What? Drugs are illegal. I'll call the cops."F
When can dietary supplements harm the body?
  • a pill, liquid or powder that is not a food item and contain some nutrients
  • when we take large doses of a particular nutrient in the supplement
  • the lifelong commitment to abstaining from alcohol and committing to a life of sobriety every day
  • A drug is any substance that alters the normal functioning of the body.
"My friends hang out after school and drink. They told me that I better start drinking too if I want to hang out with them at school and after."
  • Reasoning
  • detoxification
  • rehabilitation
  • rejection
Which of these organizations provides help to the friends and families of an alcoholic?
  • oral cancer
  • assertive and clear
  • rehabilitation
  • Alateen
hallucinogensexamples: PCP, LSD, ketamine
  • Drugs that speed up the central nervous system; they cause feelings of confidence and euphoria, followed by sudden emotional letdown. blood vessels shrinkhigh blood pressurerisk of heart attackdepressionparanoiarisk of contracting HIV from infected needles
  • Drugs derived from the opium plant; morphine is a prescription drug that is used to relieve very strong pain, and heroin is an illegal drug that is highly addictive. slow breathing and pulse rateinfection of heart liningliver diseaserisk of contracting HIV and other diseases through infected needlesmay lead to coma or death if taken in large doses
  • Drugs that change perception of time and reality and that cause hallucinations by overloading the sensory controls in the brain. unpredictable effects leading to violent behaviourInsensitivity to pain, leading to carelessness and possible physical harmconvulsions, coma, heart and lung failuredepression and paranoia
  • Drugs that slow down the central nervous system; they relax muscles, relieve feelings of stress and cause drowsiness. reduced heart ratedangerously low blood pressurebarbiturates mixed with alcohol can cause deathRohypnol can cause unconsciousness and no recollection of what happened upon waking
Joelle heard that vitamin K can strengthen her bones so she started taking megadoses of it daily. What negative effect could this have?
  • poison her by building up too much vitamin K in her body
  • Stimulants speed up the central nervous system.
  • synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone
  • Avoid standing out by pretending to go along with others.
Why is the consumption of dietary supplements considered risky?
  • because they are not officially tested by the government for effectiveness
  • the lifelong commitment to abstaining from alcohol and committing to a life of sobriety every day
  • a gradual but complete withdrawal from drugs
  • Natural foods contain substances that protect the body against diseases.(They have more nutrients).
Which behavior is most likely to indicate alcohol abuse?
  • Rashelle needs more than the usual number of drinks to feel high.
  • increased feelings of violence and aggression
  • Sometimes peer pressure can be healthy.
  • because they are not officially tested by the government for effectiveness
Which is an effect of steroid abuse?
  • increased feelings of violence and aggression
  • Rashelle needs more than the usual number of drinks to feel high.
  • a gradual but complete withdrawal from drugs
  • Avoid standing out by pretending to go along with others.
Prolonged and constant use of tobacco can weaken the user's immune system and increase the risk of many diseases.Which disease makes the air sacs in the lungs less elastic, reducing their ability to absorb oxygen?
  • methamphetamine
  • Reasoning
  • emphysema
  • detoxification
Mike drank too much at a party last night. This morning he can't remember the previous night's events.
  • blackout
  • Alateen
  • inhalants
  • Reasoning
Marijuana is one of the most widely used illegal drugs. It comes from the cannabis plant, whose leaves, buds, and flowers are smoked for intoxicating effects.Which of the following statements about marijuana is false?
  • Marijuana can cause females to have an excess of female hormones.This statement is false. Marijuana can raise the level of male, not female, hormones in females.F
  • taking a tranquilizer every night when the label warns not to take it on consecutive nights
  • Work with a trainer and use researched information to devise the most beneficial diet and training plan.
  • Natural foods contain substances that protect the body against diseases.(They have more nutrients).
Which of the following best describes rehabilitation?
  • when we take large doses of a particular nutrient in the supplement
  • because they are not officially tested by the government for effectiveness
  • A drug is any substance that alters the normal functioning of the body.
  • the lifelong commitment to abstaining from alcohol and committing to a life of sobriety every day
Which of the following is the least preferable way to refuse when someone offers you drugs at a party?
  • the lifelong commitment to abstaining from alcohol and committing to a life of sobriety every day
  • "What? Drugs are illegal. I'll call the cops."F
  • taking a tranquilizer every night when the label warns not to take it on consecutive nights
  • Avoid standing out by pretending to go along with others.
designer drugsexample: Ecstasy
  • She should set a more gradual goal and plan a diet and exercise routine to help her get there.
  • These synthetic chemicals are designed to have the same effect as that of hallucinogens and other drugs. Ecstasy is both as a stimulant and a hallucinogen. confusiondepressionparanoialong-term damage to the nervous systemoverdose can lead to paralysis
  • It acts as both a stimulant and a sedative.
  • Marjorie, who takes cocaine every day and has strong bouts of anxiety if she cannot
What is a therapeutic community?
  • a treatment method where people recovering from drug abuse live together and learn to adjust to their new drug-free lives
  • altered mood and sensory perceptions(unpredictable effects leading to violent behaviourInsensitivity to pain, leading to carelessness and possible physical harmconvulsions, coma, heart and lung failuredepression and paranoia)
  • increased feelings of violence and aggression
  • a gradual but complete withdrawal from drugs
When two or more medicines are taken at the same time, they can work together in one of three ways: additive, synergistic, or antagonistic interaction. What is synergistic interaction?
  • poison her by building up too much vitamin K in her body
  • when one medicine boosts the effect of the other one
  • synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone
  • Avoid standing out by pretending to go along with others.
Janelle says to Franco, "I've just found this pill that really helps me stay up late and study. I think you'd like it too." What type of peer pressure is Janelle using?
  • emphysema
  • rejection
  • blackout
  • Reasoning
Which of the following is the best type of refusal to use when someone offers you drugs?
  • assertive and clear
  • Sometimes peer pressure can be healthy.
  • oral cancer
  • Alateen
What is the last and most crucial step in the treatment of alcoholism?
  • oral cancer
  • rehabilitation
  • assertive and clear
  • detoxification
Marcy's friend lost a lot of weight using a protein supplement, and she urges Marcy to try it. What should Marcy do?
  • She should set a more gradual goal and plan a diet and exercise routine to help her get there.
  • He should say "no" clearly and firmly state that he doesn't do drugs. If they pressure him, he should leave the scene.
  • State firmly that she doesn't drink. If they persist the next time, she should start hanging out with people who don't drink.
  • Consult a doctor before she decides to take it.
Drug abusers can choose from a variety of treatments to overcome their illness. One kind of treatment is often necessary for serious forms of addiction, and it's required before entering most long-term drug-abuse recovery programs. Which type of treatment is it?
  • methamphetamine
  • detoxification
  • rejection
  • rehabilitation
Mario's friend Omar invites him to a party with some people Mario does not know. Mario suspects that people will use drugs at the party. Which is the best strategy for Mario to maintain his own health in this situation?
  • Ask Omar for more information about the party and decide whether to go based on his answers.
  • Ask Javier for more information about the party and decide whether to go based on his answers.
  • She should set a more gradual goal and plan a diet and exercise routine to help her get there.
  • These synthetic chemicals are designed to have the same effect as that of hallucinogens and other drugs. Ecstasy is both as a stimulant and a hallucinogen. confusiondepressionparanoialong-term damage to the nervous systemoverdose can lead to paralysis
leukoplakia
  • Thickened, white patches inside the mouth.
  • Abusedependance Addiction
  • devising a training program that builds muscle mass slowly
  • increased feelings of violence and aggression
Which statement about drugs is truFe?
  • taking a tranquilizer every night when the label warns not to take it on consecutive nights
  • A drug is any substance that alters the normal functioning of the body.
  • a pill, liquid or powder that is not a food item and contain some nutrients
  • Stimulants speed up the central nervous system.
depressantsexamples: baribiturates, tranquilizers, Rohypnol(commonly known as the date rape drug), GHB
  • A: stimulant B: hallucinogen C: both stimulant and hallucinogenAmphetamines are powerful stimulants, LSD is a hallucinogen, and ecstasy is a designer drug that imitates the effects of both.
  • Marijuana can cause females to have an excess of female hormones.This statement is false. Marijuana can raise the level of male, not female, hormones in females.F
  • the fumes from these drugs are sniffed to get a "high". death of brain cellsimpaired judgementsudden death due to cardiac arrest or suffocation
  • Drugs that slow down the central nervous system; they relax muscles, relieve feelings of stress and cause drowsiness. reduced heart ratedangerously low blood pressurebarbiturates mixed with alcohol can cause deathRohypnol can cause unconsciousness and no recollection of what happened upon waking
Which statement best describes the effect that stimulants have on your body?
  • inhalants
  • "What? Drugs are illegal. I'll call the cops."F
  • Stimulants speed up the central nervous system.
  • A drug is any substance that alters the normal functioning of the body.
What is the best definition of detoxification?
  • increased feelings of violence and aggression
  • a pill, liquid or powder that is not a food item and contain some nutrients
  • a gradual but complete withdrawal from drugs
  • Sometimes peer pressure can be healthy.
narcoticsexamples: opium, morphine, heroin
  • Drugs derived from the opium plant; morphine is a prescription drug that is used to relieve very strong pain, and heroin is an illegal drug that is highly addictive. slow breathing and pulse rateinfection of heart liningliver diseaserisk of contracting HIV and other diseases through infected needlesmay lead to coma or death if taken in large doses
  • The most widely used illegal drug, marijuana raises levels of dopamine in the brain, a chemical that causes feelings of pleasure. That feeling is followed by a sudden letdown. increase drisk of cancerdecreased immunitylower testosterone levels and interferes with sperm productionaffects short-term memory
  • Drugs that slow down the central nervous system; they relax muscles, relieve feelings of stress and cause drowsiness. reduced heart ratedangerously low blood pressurebarbiturates mixed with alcohol can cause deathRohypnol can cause unconsciousness and no recollection of what happened upon waking
  • altered mood and sensory perceptions(unpredictable effects leading to violent behaviourInsensitivity to pain, leading to carelessness and possible physical harmconvulsions, coma, heart and lung failuredepression and paranoia)
marijuana (commonly known as grass, weed or pot)
  • The most widely used illegal drug, marijuana raises levels of dopamine in the brain, a chemical that causes feelings of pleasure. That feeling is followed by a sudden letdown. increase drisk of cancerdecreased immunitylower testosterone levels and interferes with sperm productionaffects short-term memory
  • altered mood and sensory perceptions(unpredictable effects leading to violent behaviourInsensitivity to pain, leading to carelessness and possible physical harmconvulsions, coma, heart and lung failuredepression and paranoia)
  • Drugs derived from the opium plant; morphine is a prescription drug that is used to relieve very strong pain, and heroin is an illegal drug that is highly addictive. slow breathing and pulse rateinfection of heart liningliver diseaserisk of contracting HIV and other diseases through infected needlesmay lead to coma or death if taken in large doses
  • Drugs that speed up the central nervous system; they cause feelings of confidence and euphoria, followed by sudden emotional letdown. blood vessels shrinkhigh blood pressurerisk of heart attackdepressionparanoiarisk of contracting HIV from infected needles
Anabolic steroids increase muscle and stamina. Therefore, they are very popular among competitive athletes, both male and female, who want to improve their performance.
  • increased feelings of violence and aggression
  • synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone
  • "What? Drugs are illegal. I'll call the cops."F
  • devising a training program that builds muscle mass slowly
Which category of drugs does not increase your risk of contracting HIV through infected needles?
  • liver cancer
  • oral cancer
  • stimulants
  • inhalants
Which is a likely result of taking LSD?
  • altered mood and sensory perceptions(unpredictable effects leading to violent behaviourInsensitivity to pain, leading to carelessness and possible physical harmconvulsions, coma, heart and lung failuredepression and paranoia)
  • a treatment method where people recovering from drug abuse live together and learn to adjust to their new drug-free lives
  • increased feelings of violence and aggression
  • a pill, liquid or powder that is not a food item and contain some nutrients
To which category of drugs does cocaine belong?
  • rehabilitation
  • hallucinogens
  • stimulants
  • Stimulants speed up the central nervous system.
Prescription and over-the-counter medicines are designed to treat a wide range of health problems. What category of medicine is used to treat pathogens, or disease-causing microorganisms?
  • emphysema
  • when one medicine boosts the effect of the other one
  • antibiotics
  • detoxification
Taking caffeine with an allergymedicine that causes drowsiness taking aspirin if you havebleeding or stomach problemstaking one drug to speed updigestion so another can beabsorbed fastertaking insulin to treat diabetes
  • Rashelle needs more than the usual number of drinks to feel high.
  • drug antagonismmisusedrug synergismappropriate use
  • devising a training program that builds muscle mass slowly
  • "What? Drugs are illegal. I'll call the cops."F
Gina's father has diabetes and takes insulin. He recently had a liver transplant, after which he was put on anti-rejection medicines. This has made his insulin less effective.Which term best characterizes Gina's father's situation?
  • drug antagonism
  • detoxification
  • methamphetamine
  • hallucinogens
The interstate swimming competition is a month away and Jamie wants to build up his body and stamina for the competition. Which is the best way to do this?
  • Natural foods contain substances that protect the body against diseases.(They have more nutrients).
  • concentrate on his competition and adopt an appropriate training strategies to get the best results
  • when we take large doses of a particular nutrient in the supplement
  • poison her by building up too much vitamin K in her body
stimulantsexamples: cocaine, crack, amphetamines, methamphetamines
  • Drugs that speed up the central nervous system; they cause feelings of confidence and euphoria, followed by sudden emotional letdown. blood vessels shrinkhigh blood pressurerisk of heart attackdepressionparanoiarisk of contracting HIV from infected needles
  • Stimulants speed up the central nervous system.
  • Work with a trainer and use researched information to devise the most beneficial diet and training plan.
  • Drugs derived from the opium plant; morphine is a prescription drug that is used to relieve very strong pain, and heroin is an illegal drug that is highly addictive. slow breathing and pulse rateinfection of heart liningliver diseaserisk of contracting HIV and other diseases through infected needlesmay lead to coma or death if taken in large doses
Bertha's friends recently started drinking. She goes to a lot of parties with them where she is always pressured by the others to have a drink. Which is the best way for Bertha to resist this pressure?
  • Ask Omar for more information about the party and decide whether to go based on his answers.
  • State firmly that she doesn't drink. If they persist the next time, she should start hanging out with people who don't drink.
  • She should set a more gradual goal and plan a diet and exercise routine to help her get there.
  • Consult a doctor before she decides to take it.
BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)
  • a gradual but complete withdrawal from drugs
  • Weight, height, gender, amount of food eaten
  • increased feelings of violence and aggression
  • "What? Drugs are illegal. I'll call the cops."F
Which of these drug users is most likely an addict?
  • She should set a more gradual goal and plan a diet and exercise routine to help her get there.
  • Consult a doctor before she decides to take it.
  • State firmly that she doesn't drink. If they persist the next time, she should start hanging out with people who don't drink.
  • Marjorie, who takes cocaine every day and has strong bouts of anxiety if she cannot
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