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Health Chapter 7 Flashcards

1
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does second-hand smoke impact people and cause issues?

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yes

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2
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substance that alters the function of the body in some way

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drug

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3
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substance that is used to cure or treat a disease or alleviate some of its symptoms

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medicine

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4
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medicines that the FDA considers unlikely to be abused and that have minimal side effects and can be sold to the general public

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over-the-counter (OTC) drugs

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5
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medicines the FDA deems likely to be abused or that have significant side effects

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prescription drugs

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6
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most common prescription medicines that are chemical substances that stop the growth of bacteria

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antibiotics

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7
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medicines that cause loss of feeling

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anesthetics

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8
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______ cause numbness in a limited part of the body

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local anesthetics

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9
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_______ enter the bloodstream and prevent feeling by the body as a whole

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general anesthetics

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10
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medicines that reduce the sensation of pain but do not cause loss of other skin senses

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analgesics

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11
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the oldest OTC analgesic in common use

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aspirin

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12
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analgesic that relieves pain and reduces fever but does not reduce inflammation

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acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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13
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analgesic that relieves pain and reduces inflammation and fever but is less irritating to the digestive tract

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ibuprofen

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14
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OTC medicine that helps reduce sneezing and a stuffy or runny nose and allows the tissue to return to normal

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antihistamines

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15
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_______ help clear stuffy sinuses and nasal passages, and may also reduce chest congestion

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decongestants

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16
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_____ help stifle the urge to cough

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cough suppressants

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17
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________ kill pathogens in minor cuts and scrapes to prevent infection. Some also contain topical anesthetics to ease the pain

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antiseptics and first aid ointments

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18
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_______ include acne medicines, antifungal medicines, and soothing creams to treat a variety of conditions.

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skin-care products

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19
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_______ includes antacids, antidiarrheal medications, and laxatives

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medicines to treat mild digestive disorders

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20
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drugs that can affect the brain and mind

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psychoactive drugs

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21
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user eventually becomes unable to function normally without the drug

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dependence

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22
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involves changes in body function that occur as a result of the drug

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physical dependence

23
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involves mental and emotional changes that occur as a result of the drug’s effects on the brain

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psychological dependence

24
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condition where an addict requires more and more the drug to reach a “high”

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tolerance

25
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drugs that relieve pain and may produce euphoria and drowsiness

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narcotics

26
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the juice of the opium poppy plant

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opium

27
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common name for narcotics derived from the opium poppy plant

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opiates

28
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main active ingredient in opium

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morphine

29
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opiates, morphine, codeine, and heroin are _______

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narcotics

30
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drugs which produce hallucinations

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hallucinogens (psychedelic drugs)

31
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LSD, MDMA, PCP, and ketamine are examples of _______

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hallucinogens

32
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drugs which speed up the activity of the central nervous system

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stimulants

33
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cocaine, crack, amphetamines, and methamphetamine are examples of _______

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stimulants

34
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drugs that slow down brain activity are _______

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depressants

35
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barbiturates, benzodiazepines, Valium, and Rohypnol are examples of __________

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depressants

36
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most commonly abused illegal drug in the US

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marijuana

37
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drugs that are commonly found in household objects

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inhalants

38
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the most commonly abused steroids are ________

A

anabolic

39
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the most widely abused drug in the world today

A

alcohol

40
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alcohol causes the most damage to ________

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

41
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Alcohol acts as a _______ of the central nervous system

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depressant

42
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some long term effects of alcohol are ________

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  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
43
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means “poison”

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toxi or toxic

44
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reasons people drink

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

45
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the leading preventable cause of death in the US

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cigarette smoking

46
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the active ingredient in tobacco is a psychoactive drug called _______

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nicotine

47
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refers to cancer

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carcino-

48
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refers to something that produces

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-gen

49
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smoking impacts the ______ the most

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heart

50
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________ causes heart and respiratory problems, emphysema, and lung cancer

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smoking

51
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the most well-known type of cancer associated with smoking is ________, the most common cause of cancer death in the US

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lung cancer

52
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True or False: smokeless tobacco should not be considered a safe alternative to smoking

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true

53
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small reasons people don’t smoke

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

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