Final Exam Flashcards
Methamphetamine is a CNS stimulant just like _____.
Cocaine
Which of the following ethnic groups is most likely to experience flushing syndrome after consuming only a few drinks?
Asian
_____ drugs cause an altered state of perception and feeling, nausea, increased heart rate, blood pressure, and impaired motor function.
Hallucinogen
Which of the following is an early indicator of dementia?
Failure to grasp a situation
Smoke exhaled by smokers is called _____.
Mainstream smoke
This type of health insurance is a prepaid plan that offers health care from designated providers.
Health maintenance organization (HMO)
The 4 R’s of green consumerism include all of the following EXCEPT
Refurbish
_____ tobacco is absorbed through the gums and linings of the mouth.
All of the above
Smokeless, cigar, pipe
The period of life when one is generally healthy and free from chronic or serious disease is _____.
Health span
Coma is likely to occur once a person reaches a blood alcohol concentration of
0.3%
Examples of energy modalities include
Reiki
Which of the following are ways to avoid unneeded exposure to radiation?
Get x-rays only when needed
Use sunscreen
An increase in the earth’s atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions is called
Climate change
Rohypnol is a
Sedative
Alcohol is metabolized:
At a varied rate depending on individual characteristics
It is okay to take an over the counter medication if
It is a few days past the expiration date
In your 40’s, which of the following will help prepare for the aging process?
Assess your financial status
Which of the following chemical pollutants is associated with lung cancer?
Asbestos
Renewable energy sources, those that are naturally replenished, include all of the following EXCEPT
Fossil fuel
Factors that influence a drug’s effect include all of the following EXCEPT
Placebo effect
Consuming alcohol causes intoxication because alcohol interferes with
Neurotransmitters
A drug without an exclusive name brand and is not protected by a commercial trademark is a
Generic drug
What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages?
Ethanol
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.
Presbyopia
In your 20’s and 30’s, to prepare for the aging process you should
Develop important relationships
In your late teens and early 20’s in order to help with the aging process you should
Establish good health habits
Hearing loss in the elderly can lead to a sense of isolation and depression because the person loses the ability to interact.
True
The air quality index (AQI) indicates whether air pollution levels pose a health concern. It is issued for the following EXCEPT
All of the above
Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, ground level ozone, particulate matter
In general, you should see a physician if your symptoms are
Severe, persistent, and recurrent
The drugs most often associated with abuse, those that alter a person’s experiences or consciousness are
Psychoactive drug
The most widespread single cause of death for cigarette smokers is
Coronary heart disease
