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1
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Living Will

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a written statement providing instruction

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2
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Holographic will

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handwritten will

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3
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Passive euthanasia

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witholding oxygen, ending intravenous feeding

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4
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Active euthanasia

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administering potent chemicals

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5
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Kubler Ross

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created the Five stages of reaction to death

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6
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five stages of reaction to death

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Denial 
Anger 
Bargaining 
Depression 
Acceptance
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7
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how to cope with grief

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Accept your feeling
do not deny emotion
let others help you
express your feeling

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8
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functional death

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end of all vital signs

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9
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Brain death

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EEG

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10
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cellular death

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gradual death of body cells

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11
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functions of the blood

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right and left artium

right and left ventricle

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12
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types of hypertension

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essential and secondary

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13
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essential and secondary

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a blockage of the flow of blood to the heart, caused by a blood clot in a coronary artery.

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14
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arrythmia

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a racing of the heart in the absence of exercise,presence of anxiety

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15
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angina pectoris

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a condition marked by severe pain in the chest, often also spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck, caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart.

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16
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HDL
LDL
VLDL

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contain 20% to 30% good
60% to 70 % bad
200

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17
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types of cancers

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carcinoma, sarcoma, lymphoma, leukemia

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18
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blood pressure measurement

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express in fraction

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19
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Addiction

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the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.

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20
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routes of drug administration

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inhalation 
subcutaneous injection 
oral
intravenous 
intramuscular
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21
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how drugs interact with other drugs

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Additive
Synergetic
potentiating
Antagonistic

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22
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prescription drugs - FDA approval process

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Investigational new drug

Human testing process

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23
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OTC drugs

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Gyne-lotrimin and Monistat
ibuprofen
Hydrocortisone
tagament

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24
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types of alcohol

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Methyl
Isopropyl
Ethyl

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25
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how alcohol interacts with other drugs

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Reduce theraputic effect

CNS depressants

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26
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factors that influence the rate of alcohol absorption

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Concentration
Rate of consumption
Amount of alcohol consumed
Chemical present in the alcoholic beverages

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27
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alcoholism

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Chronic disease

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28
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chemical properties of tobacco

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Nicotine 
Particles
Carbon monoxide gas 
Hydrogen gas 
Carbon dioxide gas 
Tar
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29
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metabolism of nicotine

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liver lung and kidney

30
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Advertising Appeals

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Band wagon appeal
Brand loyalty appeal
False image appeal
Glittering generality
Humor appeal
Progress appeal
Reward appeal
Scientific evidence appeal
Snob appeal
Testimonial appeal
31
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the atmosphere

A

Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere

32
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coronary thrombosis

A

The development of a stationary blood clot that blocks blood flow in an artery that rings blood to the heart muscle

33
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skin cancer

A

It usually forms in skin that has been exposed to sunlight, but can occur anywhere on the body. Skin has several layers.

34
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how cancer spreads

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Cancer cells can metastasize when they break away from the tumour and travel to a new location in the body through the blood or lymphatic system.

35
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carcinoma

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Begins in skin of tissues that line or cover internal organs

36
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sarcoma

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begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue

37
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lymphoma

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begin in cells of the immune system

38
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leukemia

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starts in blood-forming tissue such as bone marrow

39
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potentiating

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To make (something, especially a drug or a metabolic or chemical reaction) effective or more effective.

40
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synergetic

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Coordinated or correlated action of two or more structures, agents, or physiologic processes so that the combined action is greater than the sum of each acting separately.

41
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alcohol absorption

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A number of factors influence the absorption process, including the presence of food and the type of food in the gastrointestinal tract when alcohol is consumed (2,6).

42
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health hazards of smoking and ETS

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Going blind, Type 2 diabetes, Colorectal Cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gum Disease, Fertility Issues

43
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ozone hole

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a region of marked thinning of the ozone layer in high latitudes, chiefly in winter, attributed to the chemical action of chlorofluorcarbons and other atmospheric pollutants. The resulting increase in ultraviolet light at ground level gives rise to an increased risk of skin cancer.

44
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ozone shield

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a region of Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation.

45
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environmental pollutants

A

Volcanic eruptions, release of CH4 by paddy fields and cattle, release of CO by plants and animals, emission of natural gas, O3, nitrogen oxides, cosmic rays, UV-rays etc.

46
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greenhouse gases

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Gases in the atmosphere that absorb infrared energy and contribute to the air temperature

Act as a heat blanket insulating the earth

47
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greenhouse effect

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caused by increasing amounts of carbon dioxide & other gases that trap heat radiation which normally escapes the earth

48
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Indoor air pollution

A

Government and researchers often focused with problems of ambient air pollution

What are some sources?
Wood stoves, gas stoves, passive smoke, garage
Household products- Paradichlorobenzene & Limonene- are active ingredients in air freshners
 Radon: pretest

49
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EPA ranked indoor air pollution at the top of the list of ___ leading cancer risks.

A

18

50
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What are some sources?

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Wood stoves, gas stoves, passive smoke, garage

51
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Household products-

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Paradichlorobenzene & Limonene

52
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Limonene-

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are active ingredients in air freshners

53
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Radon:

A

pretest

serious indoor air pollutants. 2nd leading cause of lung cancer

54
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Asbestos

A

Mineral used for insulation of homes until 1970

Tiny fibers become airborne & enter lungs

Cause of fatal lung disease - Mesothelioma

55
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Formaldehyde

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present in carpets etc.

56
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health hazards ETS

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lung cancer in nonsmokers, childhood disorders such as bronchitis, and perhaps, heart disease.

57
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Inhalation

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the drawing of air or other substances into the airways and lungs; see also aspiration

58
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Subcutaneous injection

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under the skin

Absorption is slow so action is prolonged

59
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Intravenous

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put directly into a vein

ADV: Large quantités, first pass, desired blood achieved

DIS: Less safe, painful, expensive & dangerous

60
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Intramuscular

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into, a muscle.

ADV:Rapid, first pass avoided, absorption reasonably uniform
DIS: Expensive, infection & nerve damage

61
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Oral dose

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taken through the mouth.

ADV: Convenient, Absorption & Cheap

DIS: inefficient, irritation & first pass, unpleasant taste

62
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Factors that contribute to drug

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Psychological factors 
Biochemical factors 
Experimentation with drugs 
Conditioned learning  
The nature of the drug 
Peers & family factors 
Environmental factors 
Mental disorders
63
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How many Americans are in gambling?

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(4.2 million Americans)

64
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Dopamine

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associated with feelings of satisfaction & euphoria

65
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Five stages of progression

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Non involvement 
Experimentation- welcome effect 
Frequent involvement 
Harmful involvement 
Compulsive involvement
66
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Chronic users

A

Constant coughing
Malnourishment
Risk of overdose

67
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On the heart

effects of alcohol abuse

A

irregular heartbeat, heart failure, high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythm

68
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On the stomach & intestines

effects of alcohol abuse

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mild discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, affect ability to digest food & absorb nutrients

69
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On the reproductive systems

effects of alcohol abuse

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Males: reducing testosterone levels, affects how hormones are released from the pituitary and hypothalamus glands

Females: abnormal menstrual cycles, failure to ovulate

70
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On the brain

effects of alcohol abuse

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Difficulty walking, blurred vision, slurred speech, slowed reaction times, impaired memory, memory lapses

71
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On the immune system

effects of alcohol abuse

A

altering the cells and molecules in the body.

increases the chance of contracting diseases like pneumonia and tuberculosis.

72
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On the liver

effects of alcohol abuse

A

liver disease, make your liver get fat, oxidative stress & Toxins in gut bacteria

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