Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Health > Alcohol and Other Drugs > Flashcards

Alcohol and Other Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

drug

A

any substance causing a change in physical or psychological state

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

medicine

A

any drug used to cure, prevent, or treat illnesses; judged on effectiveness, safety, and minor side effects

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

drug misuse

A

use it for illnesses not treated by drug

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

abuses

A

no medical reason for misusing drug

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

5 WAYS Drugs Enter Body

A
  1. ingestion (most common)
  2. absorbtion (cream, etc.)
  3. inhalation
  4. injection
  5. implantation (think birth control)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

alcohol

A

drug that depresses the brain and nervous system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

3 TYPES of Alcohol, Their Percentages of Alcohol, and the Size of One Drink

A

beer, 4% alcohol, 12 oz
wine, 12-14% alcohol, 4-5 oz
liquor, 40% alcohol, 1.5 oz
Remember: wine cooler, carbonated and fruit flavored wine, 1.5-6%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

proof

A

double the percentage of alcohol content

Ex.) 40% alcohol = 80 proof

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

liver and alcohol

A

It takes one hour for the liver to process one drink into waste. The alcohol enters the bloodstream within minutes and affects every cell in the body.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

BAC

A

blood alcohol concentration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

10 FACTORS Affecting BAC

A

amount of alcohol, speed of drinking, body weight, percentage of body fat, gender, feelings, amount of food eaten, other drug use, age, carbonated beverages

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Legal Drunk BAC

A

0.08

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

10 SHORT TERM EFFECTS

A

nausea, vomiting, dehydration, loss of judgment, increased reaction time, poor vision, memory loss, blackout, coma, death (think binge drinking)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

LTE nervous system

A

impairs and permanently damages brain; impairs nerve cells; can cause blackouts, seizures, and dementia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Digestive System

A

increases cancer risk in mouth, stomach, esophagus, and pancreas; stimulates stomach acid secretion, causing ulcers (open sore on skin) in stomach; liver disease & cancer (see 3 STEPS)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

3 LIVER DISEASE STEPS

A
  1. liver enlarges with fatty tissue, usually no medical effects
  2. alcoholic hepatitis (liver swells), illness & death
  3. cirrhosis (chronic liver damage)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

immune system

A

depresses function, lowers # of infection fighting cells, increases development of illnesses

18
Q

cardiovascular system

A

damages organs, disease, high blood pressure, stroke, anemia

19
Q

skeletal system

A

loss in calcium, osteoporosis

20
Q

urinary system

A

increased urine, kidney failure

21
Q

reproductive system

A

disrupts menstrual cycle (female)

size of testes and muscle mass changes (male)

22
Q

Pregnancy Problems

A

early pregnancy, miscarriages & still births, low birth weight, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS): small eye slits, small head, physical and mental delays

23
Q

alcohol causes

A

violence, domestic violence, suicide, rape, trouble with the law, school policies, driving

24
Q

4 ALCOHOLISM STAGES

A
  1. problem with drinking
  2. tolerance
  3. dependence
  4. alcoholism
25
Q

Treatment for Alcoholics

A

Alcoholics Anonymous, Alateen (teens with alcoholic family), Al-anon (family members and friends of alcoholics), Adult Children of Alcoholics, medication

26
Q

Risk Factors for Alcoholism

A

genetics, childhood behavior, psychiatric disorder, self-esteem, social

27
Q

Smoking

A

1 preventable cause of death

28
Q

Top 4 Death Causes

A

heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lower respiratory disease

29
Q

Nicotine

A

highly addictive, constricts blood vessels

30
Q

How long does a cigarette high last?

A

1/2 hour

31
Q

carbon monoxide

A

displaces oxygen, poor circulation

32
Q

tar

A

over 4000 chemicals, 43 known carcinogens

33
Q

Diseases From Smoking

A

chronic bronchitis (excessive mucous in the bronchioles), inflammation and mucus; emphysema, destroys air sacs in lungs; COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

34
Q

snuff

A

finely ground tobacco that is inhaled

35
Q

anoxia

A

decrease in oxygen levels in the body

36
Q

atherosclerosis

A

fatty deposits in the arteries

37
Q

benzopyrene

A

cancer causing chemical in cigarettes

38
Q

hemoglobin

A

substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen

39
Q

leukoplakia

A

white spots inside the mouth that may become cancerous

40
Q

peptic ulcer

A

open sore in the stomach lining

41
Q

sinusitis

A

swelling or reddening of the sinuses

Health (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions