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HED Final Exam with Questions and Answers Compared to the smoke inhaled by the individual smoking a typical cigarette, secondhand smoke: A. poses no known health risks. B. contains fewer chemicals. C. comprises less total smoke. D. contains a higher concentration of chemicals. ANSWERV V D. contains a higher concentration of chemicals. is a common symptom of a hangover. A. Sinus congestion B. Numbness in the extremities C. Upset stomach D. Chest pain ANSWERV Y Cocaine is classified as a(n): A. hallucinogen. B. inhalant. C. stimulant. D. depressant. ANSWERV V C. stimulant. Addiction is a primary, chronic, progressive disease characterized by all of the following except: A. compulsion. B. distortions in normal thinking. C. tendency to stop use when consequences become too great. D. loss of control. ANSWERV ¥ C. tendency to stop use when consequences become too great. As a group, older persons tend to take the most drugs. True False ANSWERV ¥ True Most smokers begin their habit in their teen years. True False ANSWERV ¥ True Standard servings of beer, wine, and mixed drinks each contain about the same amount of alcohol. True False ANSWERVV True Memory impairment begins to occur when a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) reaches: The presence of carbon dioxide in beverages, such as beer and champagne, slows the rate of alcohol absorption. True False ANSWERY V False Smoking relieves psychological distress because of the biological effects of nicotine on the brain. True False ANSWERV V False Wine is generally about alcohol by volume. A. 12% B. 24% C.1% D. 4% ANSWERVV A. 12% Tobacco is a processed product of the leaves of the plant Cannabis sativa. True False ANSWERY ¥ False The best way to deal with a hangover is to drink coffee. True False ANSWERV V False Cigarette companies are allowed to: A. promote their brand through concert sponsorships. B. sell cigarette packages containing 10 cigarettes. C. sell cigarettes to people under the age of 21. D. give away hats and T-shirts with their logo on them. ANSWERV J What is the most obvious symptom of bronchitis? A. A continual cough B. Grayish skin C. Spitting up blood D. Choking ANSWERV V A. A continual cough A drug found in many cold remedies and analgesics is: A. thorazine. B. caffeine. C. codeine. D. phenobarbital. ANSWERV JV True False ANSWERV V False In general, direct-to-consumer advertising overstates or overemphasizes the benefits of a drug. True False ANSWERV V True Smokeless tobacco is not addictive. Truc False ANSWERV V False Tobacco companies can legally advertise smokeless tobacco products on television. True False ANSWERV ¥V False Smoking increases the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes: A. asthma and esophageal cancer. B. gastritis and leukoplakia. C. lung and heart cancer. D. bronchitis and emphysema. ANSWERV ¥ D. bronchitis and emphysema. Tolerance rarely develops with prolonged use of amphetamines. True False ANSWERV V False Withdrawal symptoms occur with drugs that produce which of these conditions? A. Habituation B. Tolerance C. Physical dependence D. Psychological dependence ANSWERV ¥ C. Physical dependence The effects of marijuana are mild enough that it is safe for a person intoxicated with THC to drive a car. True False ANSWERV ¥ False The safest form of alcohol to drink is alcohol. A. methyl B. ethyl A. It is slowed by the presence of carbonation. B. It is slowed by the presence of fatty foods in the stomach. C. It is slower when the alcohol content of the drink is high. D. It is constant in every person. ANSWER V B. It is slowed by the presenec of fatty foods in the stomach. Drug abuse is best defined by: A. the type of drug taken. B. the amount of a drug taken. C. whether the drug makes the person feel better. D. whether the drug is causing personal or social impairment. ANSWERV V D. whether the drug is causing personal or social impairment. An 80-proof whiskey contains alcohol. A. 20% B. 40% C. 80% D. 8% ANSWERVV B. 40% The United States is one of only two industrialized countries in the world that allow prescription drugs to be advertised directly to consumers. True False ANSWERVV¥ True Alcohol consumed daily in small amounts has been shown to lower risk of heart disease and stroke. Truc False ANSWERV V True Alcohol is metabolized in the: A. bladder. B. liver. C. stomach. D. kidney. ANSWERV ¥ B. liver. Wellness is generally achieved by taking drugs. True False ANSWERV ¥ False The reemergence of symptoms for which a drug is administered after the drug is suddenly stopped is called the effect. A. rebound B. teratogen C. receptor D. contraindication ANSWERVV A. rebound Long-term heavy drinking can cause: A. peripheral neuropathy. B. hearing loss. C. emphysema. D. psoriasis. ANSWERV ¥ A. peripheral neuropathy. The chemical structure of Kestasy is similar to that of amphetamines. True False ANSWERVV True The receptors for many antidepressant drugs arc located in the brain on cells that utilize which neurotransmitter? A. Dopamine B. Adenosine C. Norepinephrine D. Serotonin ANSWERV ¥ D. Serotonin Drug-induced hallucinations tend to be: A. auditory and enjoyable. B. frightening and considered real. C. visual and frightening. D. enjoyable and recognized as not real. ANSWERV J Which group of people most frequently drives under the influence of alcohol? A. Females age 21 to 24 B. Males age 21 to 24 C. Females age 16 to 21 D. Males age 16 to 21 ANSWERV ¥ B. Males age 21 to 24 The use of e-cigarettes could potentially cause acute nicotine toxicity. Truc False ANSWERV V True Alcohol constricts arteries, causing an increase in blood pressure. True False ANSWERV V False Tobacco contains a product of the breakdown of radioactive lead. True False ANSWERVV True College students who regularly drink to excess are more likely to: B. 40% C.55% D. 10% ANSWERV ¥ D. 10% Which prescription drug is used to help people quit smoking? A, Albuterol B. Metformin C. Wellbutrin D. Xenical ANSWERV ¥ C. Wellbutrin 
