Health Chapter 7

Question 1

does second-hand smoke impact people and cause issues?

Answer 1

yes

Question 2

substance that alters the function of the body in some way

Answer 2

drug

Question 3

substance that is used to cure or treat a disease or alleviate some of its symptoms

Answer 3

medicine

Question 4

medicines that the FDA considers unlikely to be abused and that have minimal side effects and can be sold to the general public

Answer 4

over-the-counter (OTC) drugs

Question 5

medicines the FDA deems likely to be abused or that have significant side effects

Answer 5

prescription drugs

Question 6

most common prescription medicines that are chemical substances that stop the growth of bacteria

Answer 6

antibiotics

Question 7

medicines that cause loss of feeling

Answer 7

anesthetics

Question 8

______ cause numbness in a limited part of the body

Answer 8

local anesthetics

Question 9

_______ enter the bloodstream and prevent feeling by the body as a whole

Answer 9

general anesthetics

Question 10

medicines that reduce the sensation of pain but do not cause loss of other skin senses

Answer 10

analgesics

Question 11

the oldest OTC analgesic in common use

Answer 11

aspirin

Question 12

analgesic that relieves pain and reduces fever but does not reduce inflammation

Answer 12

acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Question 13

analgesic that relieves pain and reduces inflammation and fever but is less irritating to the digestive tract

Answer 13

ibuprofen

Question 14

OTC medicine that helps reduce sneezing and a stuffy or runny nose and allows the tissue to return to normal

Answer 14

antihistamines

Question 15

_______ help clear stuffy sinuses and nasal passages, and may also reduce chest congestion

Answer 15

decongestants

Question 16

_____ help stifle the urge to cough

Answer 16

cough suppressants

Question 17

________ kill pathogens in minor cuts and scrapes to prevent infection. Some also contain topical anesthetics to ease the pain

Answer 17

antiseptics and first aid ointments

Question 18

_______ include acne medicines, antifungal medicines, and soothing creams to treat a variety of conditions.

Answer 18

skin-care products

Question 19

_______ includes antacids, antidiarrheal medications, and laxatives

Answer 19

medicines to treat mild digestive disorders

Question 20

drugs that can affect the brain and mind

Answer 20

psychoactive drugs

Question 21

user eventually becomes unable to function normally without the drug

Answer 21

dependence

Question 22

involves changes in body function that occur as a result of the drug

Answer 22

physical dependence

Question 23

involves mental and emotional changes that occur as a result of the drug’s effects on the brain

Answer 23

psychological dependence

Question 24

condition where an addict requires more and more the drug to reach a “high”

Answer 24

tolerance

Question 25

drugs that relieve pain and may produce euphoria and drowsiness

Answer 25

narcotics

Question 26

the juice of the opium poppy plant

Answer 26

opium

Question 27

common name for narcotics derived from the opium poppy plant

Answer 27

opiates

Question 28

main active ingredient in opium

Answer 28

morphine

Question 29

opiates, morphine, codeine, and heroin are _______

Answer 29

narcotics

Question 30

drugs which produce hallucinations

Answer 30

hallucinogens (psychedelic drugs)

Question 31

LSD, MDMA, PCP, and ketamine are examples of _______

Answer 31

hallucinogens

Question 32

drugs which speed up the activity of the central nervous system

Answer 32

stimulants

Question 33

cocaine, crack, amphetamines, and methamphetamine are examples of _______

Answer 33

stimulants

Question 34

drugs that slow down brain activity are _______

Answer 34

depressants

Question 35

barbiturates, benzodiazepines, Valium, and Rohypnol are examples of __________

Answer 35

depressants

Question 36

most commonly abused illegal drug in the US

Answer 36

marijuana

Question 37

drugs that are commonly found in household objects

Answer 37

inhalants

Question 38

the most commonly abused steroids are ________

Answer 38

anabolic

Question 39

the most widely abused drug in the world today

Answer 39

alcohol

Question 40

alcohol causes the most damage to ________

Answer 40

the liver , but it also attacks the heart and cardiovascular system

Question 41

Alcohol acts as a _______ of the central nervous system

Answer 41

depressant

Question 42

some long term effects of alcohol are ________

Answer 42

1. it causes many people to become alcoholics (alcohol addicts) 2. it causes delirium tremens (syndrome caused from withdrawal that is a type of temporary insanity) 3. it causes cirrhosis of the liver 4. it causes cardiovascular and gastrointestinal issues

Question 43

means "poison"

Answer 43

toxi or toxic

Question 44

reasons people drink

Answer 44

-image -peer pressure -pride -escape or relaxation -addiction

Question 45

the leading preventable cause of death in the US

Answer 45

cigarette smoking

Question 46

the active ingredient in tobacco is a psychoactive drug called _______

Answer 46

nicotine

Question 47

refers to cancer

Answer 47

carcino-

Question 48

refers to something that produces

Answer 48

-gen

Question 49

smoking impacts the ______ the most

Answer 49

heart

Question 50

________ causes heart and respiratory problems, emphysema, and lung cancer

Answer 50

smoking

Question 51

the most well-known type of cancer associated with smoking is ________, the most common cause of cancer death in the US

Answer 51

lung cancer

Question 52

True or False: smokeless tobacco should not be considered a safe alternative to smoking

Answer 52

true

Question 53

small reasons people don't smoke

Answer 53

1. it dulls the senses of taste and smell 2. it stains teeth and fingers 3. it causes halitosis