Health Igla quiz#3

Question 1

What are narcotics?

Answer 1

A drug with pain relieving and psychoactive properties that is made from the opium.

Question 2

What are narcotics used for?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is overdose?

Answer 3

a serious, sometimes fatal reaction to a large dose of a drug

Question 4

What are some ways that heroin can be taken in?

Answer 4

It can be snorted or injected which puts users at risk for contracting hepatitis of AIDS

Question 5

What is marijuana?

Answer 5

an organic drug that comes from the cannabis or hemp plant

Question 6

What are some effects of marijuana? 1

Answer 6

High psychological dependency (pysical id debatable), primary mood altering chemical is THC or delta-9-tetrahydro cannabino.

Question 7

How can people take marijuana?

Answer 7

It could be smoked or ingested (faster effects when smoked because when you eat it you have to take time to digest it)

Question 8

How long does it take for marijuana to take effect?

Answer 8

Takes effect in a few minutes (full effect in 30 min) and lasts 2-4 hours

Question 9

Where is marijuana mainly produced?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

What are some side effects of marijuana? 2

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What are some things that cause stress?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What is stress?

Answer 12

the combination of stressor and a stress response- a state of strain and tension, either emotional, intellectual or physical

Question 13

What is a stressor?

Answer 13

Any new or potentially unpleasant situation

Question 14

What is a stress response?

Answer 14

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”

Question 15

What are signs/symptoms of stress?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

How does your body react to stress?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What are some physical illnesses you can get from stress?

Answer 17

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)

Question 18

What are some ways to relieve stress?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

What is the stress model?

Answer 19

(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

Question 20

What is stress intervention

Answer 20

any action that prevents a stressor from resulting in negative consequences

Question 21

What are some examples of stress intervention

Answer 21

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

Question 22

What is self esteem?

Answer 22

pride in and acceptance of yourself; sense of personal worth

Question 23

What is body image?

Answer 23

Person’s perception of apperance, level of fitness and health

Question 24

What is positive self talk?

Answer 24

Talking to yourself in a positive way about your characteristics and abilities

Question 25

What is self-disclosure?

Answer 25

telling another person meaningful information about yourself

Question 26

What is support group?

Answer 26

People in your life whom you trust and with whom you are able to talk openly

Question 27

What is eustress?

Answer 27

positive stress

Question 28

What is the decision making model?

Answer 28

a series of steps that helps a person make a responsible decision

Question 29

What are values?

Answer 29

a person’s strong beliefs and ideals

Question 30

What is the decision making model (ABCDE)

Answer 30

Assess the problem
Brainstrom alternative solutions
Consider the consequences of each
Decide and act
Evaluate the consequences