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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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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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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 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.
5

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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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 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
8

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

A
influenza
B
lung cancer
C
pneumonia
D
diabetes
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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 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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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
13

Which of the following chemicals, found in tobacco smoke, is also found in nail polish remover?

A
ammonia
B
acetone
C
formaldehyde
D
arsenic
14

Which of the following bodily systems is NOT at immediate risk of effects from alcohol?

A
nervous system
B
digestive system
C
respiratory system
D
reproductive system
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Exposure to alcohol affects the blood supply to the fetus and can cause physical deformities to the face, eyes, and heart.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's reaction to alcohol?

A
amount and rate of intake
B
intellectual capacity
C
gender and body size
D
weight and age
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Long-term alcohol use is more severe in older people than younger people because older people's body systems are generally weaker.

A
T
B
F
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Participating in a support group helps one to remain tobacco-free. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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A desire to feel included or belong to a group can contribute to an individual using tobacco. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Medicines that relieve pain are called __________.

A
anticellulars
B
analgesics
C
antifungals
D
antivirals

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