Final Exam

Question 1

Methamphetamine is a CNS stimulant just like _____.

Answer 1

Cocaine

Question 2

Which of the following ethnic groups is most likely to experience flushing syndrome after consuming only a few drinks?

Answer 2

Asian

Question 3

_____ drugs cause an altered state of perception and feeling, nausea, increased heart rate, blood pressure, and impaired motor function.

Answer 3

Hallucinogen

Question 4

Which of the following is an early indicator of dementia?

Answer 4

Failure to grasp a situation

Question 5

Smoke exhaled by smokers is called _____.

Answer 5

Mainstream smoke

Question 6

This type of health insurance is a prepaid plan that offers health care from designated providers.

Answer 6

Health maintenance organization (HMO)

Question 7

The 4 R’s of green consumerism include all of the following EXCEPT

Answer 7

Refurbish

Question 8

_____ tobacco is absorbed through the gums and linings of the mouth.

Answer 8

All of the above

Smokeless, cigar, pipe

Question 9

The period of life when one is generally healthy and free from chronic or serious disease is _____.

Answer 9

Health span

Question 10

Coma is likely to occur once a person reaches a blood alcohol concentration of

Answer 10

0.3%

Question 11

Examples of energy modalities include

Answer 11

Reiki

Question 12

Which of the following are ways to avoid unneeded exposure to radiation?

Answer 12

Get x-rays only when needed

Use sunscreen

Question 13

An increase in the earth’s atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions is called

Answer 13

Climate change

Question 14

Rohypnol is a

Answer 14

Sedative

Question 15

Alcohol is metabolized:

Answer 15

At a varied rate depending on individual characteristics

Question 16

It is okay to take an over the counter medication if

Answer 16

It is a few days past the expiration date

Question 17

In your 40’s, which of the following will help prepare for the aging process?

Answer 17

Assess your financial status

Question 18

Which of the following chemical pollutants is associated with lung cancer?

Answer 18

Asbestos

Question 19

Renewable energy sources, those that are naturally replenished, include all of the following EXCEPT

Answer 19

Fossil fuel

Question 20

Factors that influence a drug’s effect include all of the following EXCEPT

Answer 20

Placebo effect

Question 21

Consuming alcohol causes intoxication because alcohol interferes with

Answer 21

Neurotransmitters

Question 22

A drug without an exclusive name brand and is not protected by a commercial trademark is a

Answer 22

Generic drug

Question 23

What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages?

Answer 23

Ethanol

Question 24

This is the inability of the eyes to focus sharply on nearby objects, caused by a loss of elasticity of the lens that ocurs with advanced age.

Answer 24

Presbyopia

Question 25

In your 20’s and 30’s, to prepare for the aging process you should

Answer 25

Develop important relationships

Question 26

In your late teens and early 20’s in order to help with the aging process you should

Answer 26

Establish good health habits

Question 27

Hearing loss in the elderly can lead to a sense of isolation and depression because the person loses the ability to interact.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

The air quality index (AQI) indicates whether air pollution levels pose a health concern. It is issued for the following EXCEPT

Answer 28

All of the above

Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, ground level ozone, particulate matter

Question 29

In general, you should see a physician if your symptoms are

Answer 29

Severe, persistent, and recurrent

Question 30

The drugs most often associated with abuse, those that alter a person’s experiences or consciousness are

Answer 30

Psychoactive drug

Question 31

The most widespread single cause of death for cigarette smokers is

Answer 31

Coronary heart disease