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HSC Final Review Flashcards

1
Q

Which population group tends to drink very little or abstain from alcohol because of a biological reaction to alcohol?

A

Asian Americans

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2
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Your friend was arrested for drunken driving; police said they had smelled alcohol on his breath. How is this possible?

A

The body excretes some alcohol directly into exhaled air

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3
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You drank far too much last night, and as a result this morning you feel like you have a bad case of the flu. The best way to cope with your hangover is to

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take a painkiller and rest until you feel better.

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4
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Alcohol abuse can lead directly to all of the following, EXCEPT

A

lung cancer.

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5
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Which of the following is TRUE of cigar smoking?

A

Cigars contain more nicotine than cigarettes.

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6
Q

Smoking is estimated to play a role in ______ percent of all cancer deaths.

A

30

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7
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Approximately _____ percent of lung cancer deaths are caused by smoking.

A

87

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8
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What is the most commonly used illicit drug among persons aged 12 and older?

A

marijuana

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9
Q

The highest rates of illicit drug use occur among adults aged __________________.

A

18-20

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10
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The most common form of drug use among teens aged 12-13 is ___________________.

A

nonmedical use of prescription drugs

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11
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Compared to other routes of administration, ___________________ is the most complicated way for a drug to enter the bloodstream.

A

oral consumption

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12
Q

Paco has come to depend on heroin to be able to function normally. A few weeks ago, he attempted to cut himself off,
but he experienced severe diarrhea. Paco’s case illustrates which of the following concepts?

A

withdrawal syndrome

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13
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Most drugs are taken

A

orally

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14
Q

Amphetamines fall under which category of drugs?

A

stimulants

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15
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What is the leading cause of unintentional injury death for Americans at all ages?

A

motor vehicle crashes

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16
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All children age ____ and younger should ride in the back seat.

A

12

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17
Q

What is the most common cause of injury visits to the emergency room for younger children and older adults?

A

falls

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18
Q

What causes the majority of back injuries?

A

poor lifting technique

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19
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about elder abuse?

A

The typical abuser is a family member.

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20
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Which of the following are most likely to be victims of child abuse?

A

Newborns and infants

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21
Q

All of the following are part of the cycle of domestic violence, EXCEPT

A

self-assertion by the victim.

22
Q

There are ____ chambers in the human heart.

A

4

23
Q

Which of the following statements regarding symptoms of heart attacks is FALSE?

A

All symptoms occur in all cases; they are just not always recognized.

24
Q

A blood clot that develops at a distant site and then travels to a blood vessel, where it becomes lodged and blocks
blood flow, is called what?

A

embolism

25
Q

Kevin woke up and had difficulty speaking. He went to the hospital and, several hours later, his speech was back to normal.
What medical condition best describes Kevin’s situation?

A

transient ischemic attack

26
Q

The optimal range for blood pressure level is

A

systolic – less than 120; diastolic – less than 80.

27
Q

Which of the following ethnic population groups has the highest rate of hypertension?

A

African American

28
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the known major controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

A

vitamin deficiency

29
Q

Cells that are capable of unlimited division and retain the ability to become different cell types are called

A

stem cells.

30
Q

What determines the type of cancer a person is diagnosed with?

A

the tissue or primary site where a cancer originates

31
Q

Which of the following environments is NOT considered a risk factor for increased exposure to carcinogens?

A

dense forests

32
Q

Which of the following statements regarding tobacco use and cancer is FALSE?

A

Smokers are no more likely to die from lung cancer than non-smokers.

33
Q

Which of the following statements about diet’s effect on cancer is FALSE?

A

Diets high in fiber appear to increase the risk of colon cancer.

34
Q

Which of the following statements about sun exposure is FALSE?

A

Sunburns during adulthood seem to be the most strongly associated with melanoma.

35
Q

Which of the following statements regarding lung cancer is FALSE?

A

Chest X-rays are recommended as a routine screening test for lung cancer.

36
Q

Which of the following statements about barrier methods of contraception is FALSE?

A

The contraceptive sponge reduces the rate of sexually transmitted disease transmission.

37
Q

The potential complications of taking oral contraceptives include all of the following, EXCEPT

A

seizures.

38
Q

Which of the following statements regarding emergency contraceptives is FALSE?

A

Emergency contraceptives are considered abortogenic agents.

39
Q

Mandy has been taking her temperature every morning with an accurate basal body thermometer; Mandy is most likely using which type of contraception?

A

fertility awareness method

40
Q

Trisha and Josh recently adopted a child, Julie. Before the adoption, Trisha, Josh, and Julie’s biological parents worked out an agreement to continue contact indefinitely and meet three times a year. This case is an example of which type of adoption?

A

open

41
Q

Which of the following statements about abortion is FALSE?

A

Both medical and surgical abortions can be performed up to 12 weeks’ gestation.

42
Q

Which of the following statements about mifepristone, the drug used in medical abortions, is FALSE?

A

Mifepristone can be used during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy.

43
Q

How long does a typical pregnancy last?

A

40 weeks

44
Q

The term used to describe the speed and intensity with which a pathogen is likely to cause an infection is ______________.

A

virulence

45
Q

When a tick transfers Lyme disease from a deer to a human, the tick is considered the _____________ in the chain of infection.

A

vector

46
Q

Which of the following statements regarding bacteria and viruses is FALSE?

A

Viruses are able to replicate on their own.

47
Q

Megan suffers from candidiasis. Which type of microorganism has infected Megan?

A

fungus

48
Q

Tapeworms are in which category of organisms involved in human infection and disease?

A

helminth

49
Q

All of the following are chemical barriers involved in immunity, EXCEPT

A

skin.

50
Q

After an infection or immunization, memory cells develop and can lead to a rapid response if the same organism is
encountered by the body again. The person is said to have

A

immunity.

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