Health Chapter 7 Flashcards
does second-hand smoke impact people and cause issues?
yes
substance that alters the function of the body in some way
drug
substance that is used to cure or treat a disease or alleviate some of its symptoms
medicine
medicines that the FDA considers unlikely to be abused and that have minimal side effects and can be sold to the general public
over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
medicines the FDA deems likely to be abused or that have significant side effects
prescription drugs
most common prescription medicines that are chemical substances that stop the growth of bacteria
antibiotics
medicines that cause loss of feeling
anesthetics
______ cause numbness in a limited part of the body
local anesthetics
_______ enter the bloodstream and prevent feeling by the body as a whole
general anesthetics
medicines that reduce the sensation of pain but do not cause loss of other skin senses
analgesics
the oldest OTC analgesic in common use
aspirin
analgesic that relieves pain and reduces fever but does not reduce inflammation
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
analgesic that relieves pain and reduces inflammation and fever but is less irritating to the digestive tract
ibuprofen
OTC medicine that helps reduce sneezing and a stuffy or runny nose and allows the tissue to return to normal
antihistamines
_______ help clear stuffy sinuses and nasal passages, and may also reduce chest congestion
decongestants
_____ help stifle the urge to cough
cough suppressants
________ kill pathogens in minor cuts and scrapes to prevent infection. Some also contain topical anesthetics to ease the pain
antiseptics and first aid ointments
_______ include acne medicines, antifungal medicines, and soothing creams to treat a variety of conditions.
skin-care products
_______ includes antacids, antidiarrheal medications, and laxatives
medicines to treat mild digestive disorders
drugs that can affect the brain and mind
psychoactive drugs
user eventually becomes unable to function normally without the drug
dependence
involves changes in body function that occur as a result of the drug
physical dependence
involves mental and emotional changes that occur as a result of the drug’s effects on the brain
psychological dependence
condition where an addict requires more and more the drug to reach a “high”
tolerance
drugs that relieve pain and may produce euphoria and drowsiness
narcotics
the juice of the opium poppy plant
opium
common name for narcotics derived from the opium poppy plant
opiates
main active ingredient in opium
morphine
opiates, morphine, codeine, and heroin are _______
narcotics
drugs which produce hallucinations
hallucinogens (psychedelic drugs)
LSD, MDMA, PCP, and ketamine are examples of _______
hallucinogens
drugs which speed up the activity of the central nervous system
stimulants
cocaine, crack, amphetamines, and methamphetamine are examples of _______
stimulants
drugs that slow down brain activity are _______
depressants
barbiturates, benzodiazepines, Valium, and Rohypnol are examples of __________
depressants
most commonly abused illegal drug in the US
marijuana
drugs that are commonly found in household objects
inhalants
the most commonly abused steroids are ________
anabolic
the most widely abused drug in the world today
alcohol
alcohol causes the most damage to ________
the liver , but it also attacks the heart and cardiovascular system
Alcohol acts as a _______ of the central nervous system
depressant
some long term effects of alcohol are ________
- it causes many people to become alcoholics (alcohol addicts)
- it causes delirium tremens (syndrome caused from withdrawal that is a type of temporary insanity)
- it causes cirrhosis of the liver
- it causes cardiovascular and gastrointestinal issues
means “poison”
toxi or toxic
reasons people drink
-image
-peer pressure
-pride
-escape or relaxation
-addiction
the leading preventable cause of death in the US
cigarette smoking
the active ingredient in tobacco is a psychoactive drug called _______
nicotine
refers to cancer
carcino-
refers to something that produces
-gen
smoking impacts the ______ the most
heart
________ causes heart and respiratory problems, emphysema, and lung cancer
smoking
the most well-known type of cancer associated with smoking is ________, the most common cause of cancer death in the US
lung cancer
True or False: smokeless tobacco should not be considered a safe alternative to smoking
true
small reasons people don’t smoke
- it dulls the senses of taste and smell
- it stains teeth and fingers
- it causes halitosis
