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61 Cards in this Set
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Nicotine is Highly addictive ______ and _______
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physicaly, psychologically
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What is the most addictive substance?
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nicotine
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__ % of people who experiment with cigarettes develop some sort of dependence
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85
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Nicotine increases the risk of the following four neurotransmitters;
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Norephrine, Dopamine, Acetylcholine, seratonin
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Heavy use of cigs _______ the _____.
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depresses, CNS
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________ can act as a stimulant and sedative.
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cigs
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___ is within the cig. smoke when nicotine and water are removed
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Tar
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Tar is part of the _____ phase.
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particulate
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Tar harms____, ______, _____, and _________ _______
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ciliated cells, goblet cells, basal cells, and respiratory lining.
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Tar brings carcinogenic compounds directly into the______
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airway
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Tar increases the production of _____ which causes the smokers cough
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mucus
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What causes impaired oxygen transport?
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carbon monoxide
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Carbon monoxide is part of the _____ phase.
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gaseous
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Which phase holds carbon monoxide the most damaging compound?
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Gaseous phase
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Carbon Monoxide inactivates___
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RBC's
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The impaired oxygen transport from ______ _______ causes shortness of _____ and lower _______.
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carbon monoxide, breath, endurance
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Carbon Monoxide impairs ______ ________.
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fetal development
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Name 5 health conditions/ illnesses smoking can cause
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Myocardial Infraction
Sudden Cardiac Death Angina Pectoris Increased Platelet Adhesiveness Respiratory Tract Cancers Kidney Cancer Gastrointestinal system cancer Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Pulmonary Emphysema Infertility |
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Name 5 Problems secondary smoke can cause in kids
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bronchitis, pneumonia, Respiratory symptoms, middle ear infections
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__ % of harmful substances associated with second hand smoke
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85
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What is diluted smoke that stays within a common source of air?
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environmental smoke
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______ premature deaths happen a year due to heart disease related to secondhand smoke
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31,000
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_______premature deaths happen a year due to lung cancer related to secondhand smoke
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53,000
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Name 5 effects of addy.
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Euphoria
Wakefulness/insomnia Increased focus/attention Hallucinations Delirium Confusion Nervousness Agitation Depression Mental disturbances Moodiness Worsening of tics (Tourette’s syndrome) Drowsiness Over stimulation Agitation Depression Mental disturbances Moodiness Worsening of tics (Tourette’s syndrome) Drowsiness Over stimulation |
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Name 5 long term effects of addy.
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Psychosis
Memory loss Hallucinations Mood disturbances Heart Complications – weakened heart Stroke Severe Psychological addiction If injecting risk insoluble fillers in Ritalin blocking small blood vessels. |
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Name 5 effects of weed
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Euphoria, confusion
Slowed thinking and reaction time Impaired balance and coordination Cough, frequent respiratory infections |
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Name 5 Long term effects of weed.
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Damage to lungs, throat and mouth
Can become daily activity leading to addiction Withdrawal symptoms for 1-6 weeks after period of regular use Heart problems for people already at risk Increases risk of chronic cough, bronchitis & emphysema Cannabinoid amotivational syndrome |
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What is drug abuse?
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the intentional misuse of a chemical.
Any use of a legal or illegal drug in a way that is detrimental to health |
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What is drug misuse?
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Inappropriate use of legal drugs intended to be medications
taking prescribed medication without consulting a physician Intentional or unintentional |
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What drug category increases Heart rate, blood pressure, and brain function?
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stimulants
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Name 5 stimulants
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Cocaine
Amphetamine Methamphetamine Caffeine Ritalin Ephedra |
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What are the 2 most popular legal stimulants?
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addy and ritalin
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Barbituates, rohyphnol, alcohol, tranquilizers, and GHB are all examples of?
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depressants
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Which drug category(besides stimulants) increases temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate?
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hallucinogens
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Name 5 hallucinogens
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LSD
PCP Peyote Ecstasy and designer drugs |
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What drug category decreases the heart rate and blood pressure (Not depressants)
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Narcotics or opiates
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Name 5 key actions of Narcotics (opiates)
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Relief of pain, euphoria
Reduced heart rate and blood pressure Sedation, drowsiness, confusion |
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3 examples of narcotics
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Opium
Morphine Heroin Oxycodone |
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What drug category is Natural and synthetic; derived from the Oriental poppy plant?
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Narcotics (opiates)
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Name 5 key actions of hallucinogens
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Increased temperature, heart rate, blood pressure
Weakness, tremors, nervousness, paranoia Synesthesia (sensation of combining of the senses) |
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Name 5 key actions of depressants
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Reduced heart and breathing rates, blood pressure
Lowered inhibitions, impaired judgment Sedation, drowsiness, loss of consciousness |
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Name 3 key actions of inhalants
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Unpredictable, drunklike effects; aggression
Euphoria Damage to respiratory and cardiovascular systems |
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Give 3 examples of inhalants
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Gasoline
Glues Paint Aerosol propellants Nitrites (“laughing gas”) |
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Which drug category refers to volatile compounds?
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inhalants
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The average Texas State student has how many drinks a week?
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4.6
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__% of Tx State students had 4 or fewer drinks last time they partied
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39.8
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__% of Tx State students did not binge drink at least once in the past 2 weeks.
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56.6
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__% of Tx State students reported not driving after having 5 or more drinks in the last 30 days
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87
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__% of Tx State students say they used a DD
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73
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__% of Tx State students say they have not used weed in the last 30 days.
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80
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__ % of Tx State students say they have used weed in the last year
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41
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___ % of Tx State students say they currently use weed
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27
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__% of Tx State students used an illicit drug other than weed in the past year
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16.5
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__% of Tx State students are current users of illicit drugs other than weed.
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8.5
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Texas States alcohol and drug stats are all ____ than the national average
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higher
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List 5 signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning
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mental confusion, coma, can't be roused
no response to pinching skin vomit while sleeping seizure slow or irregular breathing, less than 8 breaths a minute low body temp bluish skin or paleness |
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Give 3 things to do in the case of alcohol poisoning
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call 911
drive to the ER keep from choking stay with the victim be honest with the medic |
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Give 3 don'ts in the case of alcohol poisoning
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give food
give black caffeine give cold shower tell them to sleep it off leave them alone make them walk it off |
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What is the proportion of alcohol in a measured volume of blood given as a percentage?
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BAC
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BAC rises when?
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you drink faster than you can metabolize the alcohol
(1 drink/hr or .6 oz of alcohol or .015%) |
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Alcohol is metabolized in the _____.
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liver
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