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Drugs as Medicine — Unit test Answers

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Medicines are a good way to treat health issues because __________.

A
prescription medicines don't cause addiction
B
they can provide relief from mild to serious symptoms
C
most have no side effects
D
prescription versions can be purchased at any store
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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A
Alcoholics are able to stop drinking anytime they want.
B
Alcoholics will stop drinking if people tell them they have a problem.
C
Alcoholics can stop drinking if they can admit that there is a problem.
D
Alcoholics can stop drinking without help from other people.
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Which of the following is a benefit of smoking cigarettes?

A
Smoking gives you a beautiful smile.
B
You will be more successful in life.
C
Finding friends will be easier if you smoke.
D
none of the above
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In general, what is drug use?

A
taking over-the-counter medicine more than needed
B
the consumption of illegal drugs only
C
the consumption of legal drugs only
D
the consumption of legal and illegal drugs
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Which of the following statements BEST distinguishes legal drugs from illegal drugs?

A
Illegal drugs have higher costs.
B
Only illegal drugs are regulated by the government.
C
Legal drugs can be used at an earlier age.
D
The FDA regulates and approves legal drugs.
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Which of the following statements about the societal costs of tobacco use is TRUE?

A
Tobacco use affects the tax rate of only those individuals who smoke.
B
The negative effects of tobacco use are only experienced by the smoker.
C
Tobacco users contribute to an overall loss of productivity.
D
Increased healthcare costs are mainly absorbed by tobacco users.
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How does planning activities at your own home help you avoid situations involving alcohol?

A
Your home life does not involve situations with alcohol use.
B
Alcohol use is almost always tied to group events outside the home.
C
You can control whether or not there is alcohol in your home.
D
Planning activities at home does not help you avoid situations involving alcohol.
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Which of the following statements about environmental factors is NOT true?

A
Peer pressure is the number one reason why adolescents make bad decisions regarding alcohol.
B
Adolescents are more likely to drink alcohol if they choose friends who don't drink.
C
The media often portrays drinking alcohol as cool or glamorous, leading some adolescents to drink.
D
Parental disapproval of alcohol causes many adolescents to avoid drinking.
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Which of the following chemicals, found in tobacco smoke, is also found in nail polish remover?

A
ammonia
B
acetone
C
formaldehyde
D
arsenic
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All of the following are true statements concerning drug preventive measures EXCEPT:A.Schools and communities both provide education and take preventive measures to stop drug abuse.B.The law establishes a mandatory minimum sentencing for all drug offenders.C.Education programs such as D.A.R.E. attempt to inform students about the risks of drug use.D.Drug laws are the same for all states.

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Which of the following describes inpatient drug treatment facilities?

A
they are mainly for individuals with mental or medical disorders
B
they treat patients for 4-8 hours a day, but the patient lives at home.
C
they are long-term facilities that also provide job and career training
D
they are separate from hospitals and other medical facilities
12

Which of the following conditions is most likely directly linked to tobacco use?

A
influenza
B
lung cancer
C
pneumonia
D
diabetes
13

Which of the following is NOT an increased health risk for children and infants exposed to secondhand smoke?

A
SIDS
B
asthma
C
chicken pox
D
ear infections
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Drug use prevention often involves partnerships between schools, communities, and law enforcement because __________.

A
preventing illegal drug use requires a mixture of strategies, including education, public outreach, and legal consequences
B
drug use prevention partnerships are required under federal law in order to secure funding
C
no individual group possesses the full range of information about illegal drug use
D
law enforcement in most states does not prosecute drug use or does not prosecute it severely
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Generic medications __________.

A
are more expensive than the original version
B
are designed to cause more side effects than the original version
C
often won't help the condition
D
include the same active ingredients as the original medication
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Which of the following is NOT a behavioral difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?

A
problems with shyness
B
problems with impulse control
C
problems with language outbursts
D
problems with hyperactivity
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Which of the following is NOT a major type of medicine?

A
anticellulars
B
antibiotics
C
antifungals
D
antivirals
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Society is not affected by an individual's choice to use tobacco products.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT a learning difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?

A
Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause children to have increased IQs.
B
Many children with fetal alcohol syndrome have a learning disorder.
C
Children may have damaged language skills and lower reading levels.
D
Fetal use of alcohol can cause children to have difficulty with memories.
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Most designer drugs are meant to imitate the effects of painkillers

A
T
B
F

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