Health

Question 1

Which family of drugs does alcohol belong to

Answer 1

Alcohol is a depressant

Question 2

List some disease associated with consumption of alcohol

Answer 2

High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease and digestive problems
Cancer of the breast, mouth, throat osophagus, liver and colon

Question 3

Contraception is when….

Answer 3

Contraception is the use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse. Some common methods include the condom and contraceptive pill

Question 4

Effectiveness of condoms

Answer 4

98%

Question 5

Legal age of consent in NSW

Answer 5

16 years of age

Question 6

What type of drug is cannabis

Answer 6

Cannabis is a depressant

Question 7

List some immediate effects of smoking cannabis

Answer 7

Concentration loss, slowed reflexes, redened eyes, giggles, munchies, headaches, memory loss, dizziness, impaired co-ordination

Question 8

List some similarities between tobacco and cannabis

Answer 8

Both from plant, both smoked, both damage respiratory system, contain tars and carcinogens, addictive, introduced by friends

Question 9

Name a contraception method

Answer 9

Condom

Question 10

Description of a condom

Answer 10

Thin latex sheath that covers the erect penis during intercourse and during ejaculation acts as a barrier catching semen and preventing them from entering the vagina. Also prevents STDS

Question 11

Effectiveness of condom

Answer 11

98%

Question 12

Advantage of condom

Answer 12

Not permanent, easy to get, anyone can get one, cheap, prevents STDS and pregnancy

Question 13

Disadvantages of condom

Answer 13

Can break, expires of not used for a long time, can rip if not opened properly, if doesn’t fit doesn’t work, if penis becomes non erect can fall off

Question 14

Millilitres of alcohol in a standard drink

Answer 14

10 millimetres

Question 15

How many standard drinks in 1 shot of vodka

Answer 15

1