Question 1

Some alcoholics recover without professional help.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

All of the following are considered as a health hazard as a result of smoking EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiovascular disease 
B)  Menstrual disorders 
C)  Impotence 
D)  Strong bones 
A)  Cardiovascular disease 
B)  Menstrual disorders 
C)  Impotence 
D)  Strong bones D

Question 3

Babies born to mothers who smoke more than two packs a day perform poorly on developmental tests in the first hours after birth when compared with babies of non-smoking mothers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What are some of the common factors associated with dependence on psychoactive drugs?

Accepted Answer

- Developing tolerance to the substance.

Question 5

Risk for addiction does not depend on factors such as personality, lifestyle, heredity, the social and physical environment, and the nature of the substance or behaviour in question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a major warning sign for alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  drinking with a group of people 
B)  drinking before driving 
C)  drinking in the morning 
D)  drinking more frequently than in the past 
A)  drinking with a group of people 
B)  drinking before driving 
C)  drinking in the morning 
D)  drinking more frequently than in the past

Question 7

Compared to non-abusers of alcohol, the average life span of an alcohol abuser is _____ years shorter.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  15 
A)  2 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  15

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT associated with chronic use of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  paranoia 
B)  low blood pressure 
C)  diabetes 
D)  liver cancer 
A)  paranoia 
B)  low blood pressure 
C)  diabetes 
D)  liver cancer

Question 9

_______________ is lower sensitivity to a drug so that a given dose no longer exerts the usual effect and larger doses are needed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is lower sensitivity to a drug...

Question 10

_____________________ is psychological or physical dependence on a substance or behaviour, characterized by a compulsive desire and increasing need for the substance or behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ is psychological or physical dependence on...

Question 11

The relapse rate is usually low for all types of addiction related treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Clove cigarettes contain almost half as much tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide as conventional cigarettes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements about GHB is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a CNS depressant causing sedation. 
B)  It leads to physical dependence. 
C)  Most forms sold are high-grade and pure. 
D)  It is used as a date rape drug. 
A)  It is a CNS depressant causing sedation. 
B)  It leads to physical dependence. 
C)  Most forms sold are high-grade and pure. 
D)  It is used as a date rape drug.

Question 14

Alcohol use contributes to over 50% of all murders, assaults, and rapes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are true about those who drink and drive, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  They have a slower reaction time 
B)  Judgement skills are impaired 
C)  Motor coordination is enhanced 
D)  Motor coordination is reduced 
A)  They have a slower reaction time 
B)  Judgement skills are impaired 
C)  Motor coordination is enhanced 
D)  Motor coordination is reduced

Question 16

What is MDMA? What are the acute and chronic effects from taking this drug?

Accepted Answer

- Taken in pill form, MDMA methylenediox

Question 17

____________ is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant that in large doses or when taken with alcohol can cause sedation, loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest, and death.

Accepted Answer

GHB (gamma

Question 18

People are considered legally drunk when their blood alcohol content (BAC) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.08%. 
B)  0.10%. 
C)  0.15%. 
D)  0.20%. 
A)  0.08%. 
B)  0.10%. 
C)  0.15%. 
D)  0.20%.

Question 19

Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of preventable death in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are some of the classical examples of addictive behaviours? Provide a brief description for each with examples.

Accepted Answer

Compulsive or pathological gam

Some alcoholics recover without professional help.

All of the following are considered as a health hazard as a result of smoking EXCEPT:

Babies born to mothers who smoke more than two packs a day perform poorly on developmental tests in the first hours after birth when compared with babies of non-smoking mothers.

What are some of the common factors associated with dependence on psychoactive drugs?

Risk for addiction does not depend on factors such as personality, lifestyle, heredity, the social and physical environment, and the nature of the substance or behaviour in question.

Which of the following is NOT a major warning sign for alcohol abuse?

Compared to non-abusers of alcohol, the average life span of an alcohol abuser is _____ years shorter.

Which of the following is NOT associated with chronic use of alcohol?

_______________ is lower sensitivity to a drug so that a given dose no longer exerts the usual effect and larger doses are needed.

_____________________ is psychological or physical dependence on a substance or behaviour, characterized by a compulsive desire and increasing need for the substance or behaviour.

The relapse rate is usually low for all types of addiction related treatment.

Clove cigarettes contain almost half as much tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide as conventional cigarettes.

Which of the following statements about GHB is FALSE?

Alcohol use contributes to over 50% of all murders, assaults, and rapes.

All of the following are true about those who drink and drive, EXCEPT:

What is MDMA? What are the acute and chronic effects from taking this drug?

____________ is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant that in large doses or when taken with alcohol can cause sedation, loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest, and death.

People are considered legally drunk when their blood alcohol content (BAC) is:

Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of preventable death in Canada.

What are some of the classical examples of addictive behaviours? Provide a brief description for each with examples.

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Exam 14: Substance Use and Misuse

Some alcoholics recover without professional help.

All of the following are considered as a health hazard as a result of smoking EXCEPT:

Babies born to mothers who smoke more than two packs a day perform poorly on developmental tests in the first hours after birth when compared with babies of non-smoking mothers.

What are some of the common factors associated with dependence on psychoactive drugs?

Risk for addiction does not depend on factors such as personality, lifestyle, heredity, the social and physical environment, and the nature of the substance or behaviour in question.

Which of the following is NOT a major warning sign for alcohol abuse?

Compared to non-abusers of alcohol, the average life span of an alcohol abuser is _____ years shorter.

Which of the following is NOT associated with chronic use of alcohol?

_______________ is lower sensitivity to a drug so that a given dose no longer exerts the usual effect and larger doses are needed.

_____________________ is psychological or physical dependence on a substance or behaviour, characterized by a compulsive desire and increasing need for the substance or behaviour.

The relapse rate is usually low for all types of addiction related treatment.

Clove cigarettes contain almost half as much tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide as conventional cigarettes.

Which of the following statements about GHB is FALSE?

Alcohol use contributes to over 50% of all murders, assaults, and rapes.

All of the following are true about those who drink and drive, EXCEPT:

What is MDMA? What are the acute and chronic effects from taking this drug?

____________ is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant that in large doses or when taken with alcohol can cause sedation, loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest, and death.

People are considered legally drunk when their blood alcohol content (BAC) is:

Alcohol abuse is the leading cause of preventable death in Canada.

What are some of the classical examples of addictive behaviours? Provide a brief description for each with examples.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Basic Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Nutrition

Weight Management

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Stress

Wellness for Life

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Filters