Health Igla quiz#3 Flashcards
What are narcotics?
A drug with pain relieving and psychoactive properties that is made from the opium.
What are narcotics used for?
They’re illegal for heroin because it has a high rate of tolerance which makes is risky for overdosing. They’re legal for medical uses (morphine, codeine). They can be mixed with other drugs which makes it more dangerous
What is overdose?
a serious, sometimes fatal reaction to a large dose of a drug
What are some ways that heroin can be taken in?
It can be snorted or injected which puts users at risk for contracting hepatitis of AIDS
What is marijuana?
an organic drug that comes from the cannabis or hemp plant
What are some effects of marijuana? 1
High psychological dependency (pysical id debatable), primary mood altering chemical is THC or delta-9-tetrahydro cannabino.
How can people take marijuana?
It could be smoked or ingested (faster effects when smoked because when you eat it you have to take time to digest it)
How long does it take for marijuana to take effect?
Takes effect in a few minutes (full effect in 30 min) and lasts 2-4 hours
Where is marijuana mainly produced?
Major producers are Mexico and Columbia but over 25% of marijuana in the US is homegrown. Several states have passed legislation approving the use of medical marijuana but federal laws override state laws and federal laws still prohibit it
What are some side effects of marijuana? 2
Relaxed, loss of speech, anxiety (high doses), loss of coordination, loss of inhibitations (more open and willing to take risks), paranonia (high doses), lung problems (one marijuana = 4-6 regular cigarettes when it comes to lung damage), mood swings, diminished short term memory, loss of motivation and increased risk of cancer
What are some things that cause stress?
Death, job loss, moving, divorce, assault, major exams, major illness/injury, debt, getting married, addiciton/recovery, pregnancy, puberty, trouble with independence, separation, military, legal issues, college
What is stress?
the combination of stressor and a stress response- a state of strain and tension, either emotional, intellectual or physical
What is a stressor?
Any new or potentially unpleasant situation
What is a stress response?
The mind and body’s reaction to a stressor (people have different ways of dealing with a stressor), how your brain interprets a stressor: makes it possible for you to protect yourself “flight/fight/freeze”
What are signs/symptoms of stress?
more blood goes to the brain, heart beats faster annd contracts harder (increases flow of blood to muscle), blood pressure increases, more blood goes to the arm and legs, muscles tense up (prepares you to move quickly), adrenal glands secrete adrenaline, sweating increases, breathing speeds up, pupils dilate, mouth gets dry, and hearing improves
How does your body react to stress?
Your body responds the same way to a non physical stressor (taking a test, giving a speech, etc), stress that is not released can make you physically ill
What are some physical illnesses you can get from stress?
Cold and flu (stress weakens the immune system and longer recovery time), tension headaches (muscles tense up), backache (tension), TMJ(temporomandibular joint which is where you clench jaw or grind teeth), coronary heart disease (can increase LDL cholesterol which can lead to heart attacks), High blood pressure (can result in a stroke and even death, chronic fatigue (different from feeling tired after a stenous activity which is a long term loss of energy), depression (prolonged stress leads a person to burnout or exahaustion which it occurs because of an advanced stage of burn out), increased risk of cancer, gastric (stomach) ulceis, and harder to concentrate (increasedd risk of accidents)
What are some ways to relieve stress?
bath, meditate, sleep, sports, exercise, eating (to a point), TV, listen to music, go out with friends, deep breathing, venting, be grateful, change perspective, yoga, talking to someone, message, reading, clean, arts and craft, chewing gum, and stress ball
What is the stress model?
(1)a new or potentially unpleasant situation (the stressor) a situation which may trigger stress occurs, (2)you interpret the situation as threatening, (3) your emotional response; you feel anxious, nervous or insecure,, (4) your physical response, and (5)the n egative consequences
What is stress intervention
any action that prevents a stressor from resulting in negative consequences
What are some examples of stress intervention
elimintation some stress(that you can control), changing your interpretation of the stressor (think positively), selective awareness (focusing on the aspects of a situation that help a person feel better-think positively), using relaxation techniques, and physical exercise
What is self esteem?
pride in and acceptance of yourself; sense of personal worth
What is body image?
Person’s perception of apperance, level of fitness and health
What is positive self talk?
Talking to yourself in a positive way about your characteristics and abilities
What is self-disclosure?
telling another person meaningful information about yourself
What is support group?
People in your life whom you trust and with whom you are able to talk openly
What is eustress?
positive stress
What is the decision making model?
a series of steps that helps a person make a responsible decision
What are values?
a person’s strong beliefs and ideals
What is the decision making model (ABCDE)
Assess the problem Brainstrom alternative solutions Consider the consequences of each Decide and act Evaluate the consequences
