Tobacco

Question 0

What is a carcinogen

Answer 0

Cancer causing chemical in tobacco. 43 carcinogens in a cigarette

Question 1

The chemical makeup of a cigarette

Answer 1

Nicotine

Question 2

short term effects of tobacco use

Answer 2

breathing difficulties, loss of appetite, bad smell, headaches, trembling

Question 3

long term effects of tobacco use

Answer 3

lung cancer, emphysema, bronchitis, heart disease, stroke

Question 4

what is nicotine

Answer 4

the addictive drug found in tobacco in cigarettes

Question 5

mainstream smoke

Answer 5

smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker

Question 6

side stream smoke

Answer 6

smoke from the burning end of a cigarette

Question 7

smokeless tobacco risks

Answer 7

held in the mouth for long durations so delivers nicotine and carcinogens 2-3 times more powerful than a single cigarette. can cause leukoplakia which is leathery spots on the tongue that can develop into cancer

Question 8

why people start, tips for starting

Answer 8

people may start if they are around people who smoke, have a lot of stress in their life and are looking for relief, or their perception of tobacco. Tips for stopping include getting support and joining different programs

Question 9

pregnancy and smoking risks

Answer 9

smoking while pregnant can cause a miscarriage, premature delivery, deformities, still birth and sids. (sudden infant death syndrome)

Question 10

nicotine withdrawal

Answer 10

symptoms include irritability, difficulty concentrating, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, cravings

Question 11

nicotine substitue

Answer 11

delivers small amounts of nicotine substitutes include patches, gum, nasal spray, commit lozenges

Question 12

what type of alcohol is used in alcohol beverages

Answer 12

ethanol- produced through fermentation of fruits, vej, and grains

Question 13

what is a standard drink

Answer 13

12 oz of beer, 10 oz wine cooler, 3-4 oz wine, 1-1.5 oz hard liqour

Question 14

what type of drug is alcohol

Answer 14

depressant- slows the central nervous system

Question 15

how to calculate proof and % alcohol

Answer 15

proof equals twice alcohol percent

Question 16

factors that determine alcohols effect on body

Answer 16

the more alcohol you consume the more long term and short term effects, as well as the alcohol %. effects also depends on if you mix alcohol with other drugs

Question 17

short term effects of alcohol use

Answer 17

relaxed, social, impaired judgment, violence, mood swings

Question 18

long term effects of alcohol use

Answer 18

depression, brain damage, unwanted sexual activity, dependency

Question 19

what is a multiplier effect

Answer 19

when medication has a greater or different effect than if it were taken alone without alcohol

Question 20

factors that influence alcohol use

Answer 20

peer pressure, family , media

Question 21

what is alcohol poisoning

Answer 21

when alcohol shuts down involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex that prevents choking.

Question 22

symptoms of alcohol poisoning

Answer 22

vomiting, confusion, coma, slow respiration, irregular heartbeat, hypothermia, dehydration

Question 23

what to do if someone is showing symptoms of alcohol poising

Answer 23

put them in recovery position and call 911

Question 24

stages of alcoholism

Answer 24

abuse, dependence, addiction

Question 25

dui and consequences of dui

Answer 25

dui is the leading cause of death among teens. state limit is .08 %. consequences include harm to self and other restricted driving privileges, arrest, etc..

Question 26

sobriety

Answer 26

living without alcohol

Question 27

fetal alcohol syndrome

Answer 27

deformities on head, heart, liver, kidney defects hearing and vision problems may result if pregnant females drink while pregnant,