Final Exam Know the Following Flashcards
1
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Path of alcohol through the body
A
Mouth Stomach Small intestines Heart Brain Liver
2
Q
How alcohol affects the body (low doses)
A
Relaxing effect Reduce tension Lowers inhibition Impairs concentration Slows reflexes Impairs reaction time Reduces concentration
3
Q
How alcohol affects the body (medium doses)
A
Slurred speech
Causes drowsiness
Alters emotion
4
Q
How alcohol affects the body (high doses)
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Vomiting
Breathing difficulties
Unconsciousness
Coma
5
Q
What equals one standard drink?
A
0.6oz of alcohol
6
Q
Types of depressants
A
Barbiturates
Downers
7
Q
Types of stimulants
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Amphetamine Cocaine Ritalin Ephedrine Caffeine
8
Q
Types of psychoactive drugs
A
Opioids CNS depressants CNS stimulants Marijuana Hallucinogens Inhalants
9
Q
Any of several natural or synthetic drugs that relieve pain and cause drowsiness and/or euphoria
A
Opioids
10
Q
Factors of population growth
A
- High fertility rates
- Lack of family planning
- Lower death rates
11
Q
Factors that influence a drug’s effect
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- Pharmacological properties
- Dose-response function
- Time-action function
- Drug use history
- Method of drug use
12
Q
When to seek out a physician
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When symptoms are:
- Severe
- Unusual
- Persistent
- Recurrent
13
Q
Examples of CAM
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- Acupuncture
- Chiropractic
- Relaxation techniques
- Herbal medicine
- Massage
- Meditation
- Yoga
14
Q
Examples of energy modalities
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- Qigong
- Therapeutic touch
- Reiki
- Bioelectromagnetic-based therapies
15
Q
Types of insurance providers
A
- Traditional fee-for-service plans
- Managed-care plans
