Illegal Drugs — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following groups is affected by tobacco use?

A
tobacco users
B
society
C
families of tobacco users
D
all of the above
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How are the factors that contribute to tobacco use related?

Answer:

The main factors that contribute to tobacco use are self-esteem, peer pressure, role models, and curiosity. Other factors can also contribute to an individual's tobacco use such as rebellion, ease of use, and boredom. A common characteristic among these factors is the idea that the use of tobacco grants an individual some type of status or desirable outcome. Another common attribute of many of these factors is the influence that the opinion of others has on certain individuals to begin tobacco use.

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What purpose do warning labels on tobacco products serve?

Answer:

Warning labels on tobacco products inform people who might use them of the risks associated with that use.

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Explain why it is a bad idea to take a friend's prescription medication.

Answer:

Taking someone else’s medications is against the law. In addition, prescription medicines were given to your friend by a doctor who clearly understood the health issues at hand. Those same medicines can cause harm to other individuals.

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What information is required to be displayed on the labels of OTC medication?

Answer:

The labels of OTC medicines include important information about when to take the drug, possible side effects, dosage, and intended uses.

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Which of these is a significant risk with prolonged use of OTC medications?

A
OTC medications are easier to become addicted to.
B
OTC medication side effects tend to become more pronounced.
C
OTC medications may cause prescription medicines to lose effectiveness.
D
OTC medications can mask more serious health problems.
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Why should pregnant women refrain from smoking?

Answer:

Pregnant women should refrain from smoking because of the potential negative effects that smoking can have on a developing fetus. The developing fetus can be exposed to the dangerous chemicals found in cigarette smoke as it receives nourishment from its mother. Pregnant women who smoke are at increased risk of having a miscarriage, early birth, having children with low birth weights, and delivering a stillborn child.

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Environmental factors, such as friends, family, and the media, have little influence on whether or not someone chooses to drink or not to drink.

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T
B
F
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Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between alcohol and fermentation?

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Fermentation refers to how quickly grains, fruits, and yeast break down into liquid substances, which can then be used to make alcohol.
B
Fermentation is a process that uses substances such as bacteria or yeast to change the sugars of fruits or grains into alcohol.
C
Fermentation is the process in which sugars are extracted from fruits, vegetables, or grains and then transformed into alcohol, using bacteria.
D
Fermentation is the process in which fruits and grains are mixed with an alcoholic beverage to produce a new flavor.
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Alcoholics generally feel dependent on alcohol and crave it, which is why it's hard for them to stop drinking.

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T
B
F
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Why does low self-esteem intensify the impact of the various influences on teen decision making?

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Drugs modify the brain chemistry and change behaviors. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T
B
F

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