Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Medications taken for the treatment of depression __________.

A
can be easily purchased at any store
B
begin to reduce depression immediately
C
must be monitored closely for the proper dosage
D
usually have no side effects
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Which of the following is likely to be least beneficial to an alcoholic?

A
family therapy
B
a 12-step program
C
group therapy
D
simple treatment options
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A fire extinguisher is useless in an emergency unless the person can use it.

A
T
B
F
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Weight gain occurs when a person consumes too much/many __________.

A
calories
B
fat
C
carbohydrates
D
protein
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__________ are caused by the body attacking itself.

A
Immune diseases
B
Chromosomal diseases
C
Single-gene diseases
D
Autoimmune diseases
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Which of the following illegal drugs is most likely to cause hallucinations?

A
cocaine
B
marijuana
C
LSD
D
barbiturates
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Why is it important to thin the blood of someone having a heart attack, but not for someone having a stroke?

A
Strokes are not a cardiovascular disease and are not impacted by blood pressure.
B
Thinning the blood will cause arteries to relax and allow blood to pass more easily.
C
For a stroke, it is necessary to control and stop the bleeding in the brain.
D
Blood thinners are only useful for treating coronary heart disease.
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Which of the following is the WORST option for a teenager who does NOT want to have sex?

A
insisting on stopping
B
leaving the situation
C
giving in to pressure
D
explaining reasons for not wanting to proceed
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Proper nutrition improves a person's mental alertness.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements about tobacco products is TRUE?

A
Tobacco products contain over 4,000 different chemicals.
B
All chemicals found in tobacco products are carcinogens.
C
Cigarettes are the least used tobacco product.
D
Tobacco products are difficult to obtain.
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Genetic therapy and engineering is widely accepted by society.

A
T
B
F
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Children of drug addicts are frequently neglected. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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You are asked to write an article for the school newspaper about fad diets. Which of the following paragraphs would be the most factual?

A
Fad diets are extreme and do not include balanced meals. They are usually hard to maintain because of their extreme restrictions. Also, the weight one loses while on a fad diet is generally gained back as soon as a person stops dieting.
B
Fad diets can be fun because they rarely restrict what you eat. Plus, they induce weight loss in healthy, maintainable ways, and involve techniques that can improve your flexibility.
C
Fad diets, which are necessary for fast weight loss, include healthy, well-balance meals. Unfortunately, the weight you lose while on a fad diet is usually gained back once you stop dieting.
D
Fad diets are an important part of a diet regimen. They can induce lifelong weight loss and weight gain, which makes them best for young people who want to lose weight quickly.
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Claire's mother consumed alcohol while pregnant with her. Now, Claire struggles with hyperactivity and language outbursts. How would you categorize her struggles?

A
physical deformities
B
learning difficulties
C
behavioral difficulties
D
mental difficulties
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Buying a new house can increase one's stress level. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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People can reduce the number of conflicts in which they are involved if they learn how to identify the causes of conflict.

A
T
B
F
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A common theme in the treatment of mental health disorders is a strong support system of family and friends. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Regulating medications is important because improper use of medications can be harmful. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Having an individual lie down and elevate his or her legs after breaking a bone is intended to __________.

A
immobilize the area
B
stop bleeding
C
prevent shock
D
speed healing
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Seeking prenatal care and avoiding unapproved medicine and drugs can lead to a miscarriage. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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