Question 1

Which health condition is associated with chronic use of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of motivation 
B)  diabetes 
C)  low blood pressure 
D)  kidney stones

Question 2

Which organ transforms alcohol into energy and other products?

Accepted Answer

A)  the stomach 
B)  the small intestine 
C)  the pancreas 
D)  the liver

Question 3

Young, impoverished men are at greater risk of trying illegal drugs than the average person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which statement about clove cigarettes is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are rolled in ebony leaves. 
B)  They contain twice as much tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide as regular cigarettes. 
C)  They contain less tar and nicotine than regular cigarettes. 
D)  They have a tart taste that irritates the mouth.

Question 5

List and describe at least five negative health consequences of smoking that affect nonsmokers. Include effects caused by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and by smoking during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe at least five negative...

Question 6

Which byproduct is found in electronic cigarette vapor?

Accepted Answer

A)  tar 
B)  formaldehyde 
C)  herbicide 
D)  carbon monoxide

Question 7

Which statement about treatments for alcoholism is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  All alcoholics can be treated successfully. 
B)  Lifestyle management is one form of treatment. 
C)  The majority of alcoholics recover on their own. 
D)  Nearly all treatment programs focus on chemical substitutes.

Question 8

A common characteristic of an addiction is that the affected person will require more and more of the substance or behavior to produce the desired effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is a general characteristic of addictive behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of control 
B)  lack of pleasure 
C)  benign consequences 
D)  an ability to scale down usage

Question 10

According to the most recent revision of the APA's DSM, a person is either an alcoholic or not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the hazardous substance in automobile exhaust that is also present in high concentrations in tobacco smoke?

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine 
B)  tar 
C)  hydrogen cyanide 
D)  carbon monoxide

Question 12

Exercise can contribute to the success of one's efforts to stop smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Childhood learning disorders are linked to maternal smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages?

Accepted Answer

A)  rohypnol 
B)  ethyl alcohol 
C)  codeine 
D)  chloral hydrate

Question 15

Undiluted sidestream smoke contains higher concentrations of toxic compounds than mainstream smoke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A woman's BAC will typically be higher than a man's BAC after consuming the same amount of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is one effect of alcohol on the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased flushing and sweating 
B)  increased aggressiveness 
C)  enhanced sexual functioning 
D)  increased motor coordination

Question 18

Which characteristic places people at a higher risk for trying illicit drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  being a young female 
B)  having a strong personal identity 
C)  performing poorly in school 
D)  dating at a young age

Question 19

Choose one of the forms of tobacco other than ordinary cigarettes. Explain what it is, how it is used, and its health effects.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which effect of alcohol is experienced by a shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very loud and social?

Accepted Answer

A)  abuse 
B)  tolerance 
C)  dependence 
D)  intoxication

Exam 13: Substance Use and Misuse

Which health condition is associated with chronic use of alcohol?

Which organ transforms alcohol into energy and other products?

Young, impoverished men are at greater risk of trying illegal drugs than the average person.

Which statement about clove cigarettes is true?

List and describe at least five negative health consequences of smoking that affect nonsmokers. Include effects caused by exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and by smoking during pregnancy.

Which byproduct is found in electronic cigarette vapor?

Which statement about treatments for alcoholism is true?

A common characteristic of an addiction is that the affected person will require more and more of the substance or behavior to produce the desired effect.

What is a general characteristic of addictive behavior?

According to the most recent revision of the APA's DSM, a person is either an alcoholic or not.

What is the hazardous substance in automobile exhaust that is also present in high concentrations in tobacco smoke?

Exercise can contribute to the success of one's efforts to stop smoking.

Childhood learning disorders are linked to maternal smoking.

What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages?

Undiluted sidestream smoke contains higher concentrations of toxic compounds than mainstream smoke.

A woman's BAC will typically be higher than a man's BAC after consuming the same amount of alcohol.

What is one effect of alcohol on the body?

Which characteristic places people at a higher risk for trying illicit drugs?

Choose one of the forms of tobacco other than ordinary cigarettes. Explain what it is, how it is used, and its health effects.

Which effect of alcohol is experienced by a shy person who drinks several alcoholic beverages at a party and becomes very loud and social?