Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

Any chemical known to cause cancer is a what?

A

carcinogen

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2
Q

the stimulant drug found in tobacco products is?

A

nicotine

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3
Q

The sticky, thick liquid formed when tobacco burns is called?

A

tar

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4
Q

The inability of the alveoli to function is called?

A

emphysema

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5
Q

Powdered tobacco leaves and stems form a product called?

A

snuff

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6
Q

Exhaled and side stream smoke also is called?

A

secondhand smoke

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7
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White patches of abnormal cells in the mouth are called?

A

leukoplakia

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8
Q

An herbal plant that contains nicotine and is grown for its leaves is called?

A

tobacco

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9
Q

A gas that interferes with the ability of the bood to carry oxygen is?

A

carbon monoxide

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10
Q

Smoke that enters the air from a burning cigarette, cigar, or pipe is called?

A

side stream smoke

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11
Q

Which has more carcinogens, cigarettes or smokeless tobacco?

A

cigarettes

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12
Q

What must be found on every tobacco product made?

A

health warning

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13
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The term used to describe drugs such as GHB and roofies is called?

A

date rape

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14
Q

A group of drugs that speed up the central nervous system are known as?

A

stimulants

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15
Q

A group of drugs that slow down the central nervous system and relieve pain are known as?

A

narcotics

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16
Q

CHemical that are inhaled are affect mood are?

A

inhalants

17
Q

_____ is a hallucinogen

A

LSD

18
Q

THC is found in ______

A

marijuana

19
Q

A stimulant derived from the cocoa bush is ______

A

cocaine

20
Q

_______ are drugs that are made from hormones

A

steroids

21
Q

A painkiller produced from morphine is_______

A

codeine

22
Q

A psychoactive drug that can act as a hallucinogen and that has a stimulating effect is called _____

A

estacy

23
Q

Nail polish remover, lighter fluid, and spray paint are all examples of?

A

inhalants

24
Q

What is the most commonly used drug?

A

marijuana

25
Q

People who use marijuana may feel:

A

relaxed, drowsy, and hungry

26
Q

What body function is affected by stimulants?

A

heart rate

27
Q

Which drug can cause flashback?

A

hallucinogens

28
Q

The measure of the alcohol in a drink is _____

A

proof

29
Q

An activity in which a person is forced to participate in dangerous or demeaning activities is called _______

A

hazing activity

30
Q

Consuming large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time is _____

A

binge drinking

31
Q

A person who drinks and cannot remember what happened has had a _____

A

blackouts

32
Q

A disease caused by alcohol that causes chronic damage to the liver cells is ______

A

cirrhosis

33
Q

The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood is

A

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

34
Q

Hallucinations cause by withdrawal from alcohol is callled

A

Delirium Tremens Syndrome

35
Q

What factors can affect BAC

A

weight gender age

36
Q

How many alcoholic drinks can the liver process each hour?

A

one

37
Q

Does BAC rise faster in males or females?

A

females

38
Q

Virginia state law for a person to be considered legally drunk is a BAC of _____

A

3.0

39
Q

Does drinking alcohol speed up or slow down reaction time?

A

slow down