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factors affecting alcohol absorbtion (5)
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1. Potentcy
2. Body weight (alcohol concentration=distribution per pound body weight) 3. Stomch contents (empty stomch vs alcohol absorbed by food) 4. rate of consumption 5. Tolerance (body's ability to process alcohol |
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potentcy of different alcoholic beverages
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beer- 4-5%
wine- 12% [fortified wine (eg. sherry) 20%] "distilled spirits": scotch, vodka, gim, rum, tequila - 40-50% one 12oz beer= 4oz wine =1.5 oz liquor |
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effects blood alcohol level
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memorize chart
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tobacco directly linked to ____ deaths/day
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1500
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avg. cigarette contains:
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400-2000 chemicals
50 carginogens |
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ecstassy
"X, E, Adam, Eve, Clarity, Lover's Speed" |
Form: Most often found in tablet, capsule, or powder form. Can also be injected
Effects: High can last from 6-24 hours. At moderates doses, causes euphoria, enhanced mental or emotional clarity, anxiety, or paronoia drawbacks: causes depression and fatigue; mild to extreme jaw clenching and dangerously high body temperature |
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ketamine
"Special K, K, Kotalar, Psychedelic Heroin" |
Form: Most often found in liquid form or as a white powder that is snorted or smoked with marijuana or tobacco products
Effects: Profound hallucinations and visual distortions, loss of sense and identity. Larger doses can produce a frightening experience called a "K hole" or a near-death experience drawbacks: Can cause delerium, amnesia, impaired motor functions,high blood pressure, depression, recurrent flashbacks and potentially respiratory problems *date rape drug |
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GHB
"Easy lay, Liquid X: Cherry meth; Grevious Bodily Harm" |
Form: Most often sold as a slightly salty, clear, odorless liquid in small bottles
Effecs: Intoxication followed by deep sedation. Lasts one to three hours. Drawbacks: Nausea, dellusions, depression, visual disturbances, seizures, loss of consciousness, amnesia and coma. Potential for overdose increases when combined with alcohol and other drugs |
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3 most common viral bacterial STDs
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1. Chlamydia (bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis)
3-4 million new cases reported anually 2. Gonorrhea (bacterium Neisseria gonorrhocae) 400,000-500,000 new cases reported anually 3. Syphilis (bacterium Treponema palidum) 7500-10000 new cases reported anually |
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3 most common viral stds
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1. Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) or Genital Warts
-most common STD 24 million Americans infected (10% of sexually active population and 30% of sexually active teens) 2. Genital Herpes Virus >45 million Americans infected 3. Hepatitis (inflamation of the liver) |
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chlamydia
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transmission: via vaginal intercourse
symptoms: can be latent, difficult urination, urethral discharge, tellowish vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, intermenstrual bleeding consequences: pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), fallopiaan tube blockage/ scar tissue in vas defrens, spontaneous abortions treatment: 7 day antibiotic (i.e. tetracycline, erythrornycin) |
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gonorrhea
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transmission: via genital, oral-genital, anal-genital contact, can survive 8 hours on a wet toilet
symptoms: in 2-7 days, burning w/ urination, yellow/green discharge 10% of men are silent carriers; 80% of women are unaware until OB/GYN exam consequences: sterility if untreated, PID etc. treatement: antibiotics, although some strains are becomming resistant |
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syphilis
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transmission: via sexual intercourse, kidding, body contact with external sores (chancres)
symptoms/consequences: progression of 4 stages (10-20 yrs) ends in brain/CNS/heart damage, blindness treatment: antibiotics |
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Human Papilloma virus (HPV) or genital warts
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transmission: via direct contact
symptoms: 1-8 months, small round elevations increasing in size and number, cauliflower-like growth consequences: 90% of cervical, vaginal,and penile cancers treatment: cauterization, freezing, laser, surgery (no cure) |
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3 most common viral stds
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1. Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) or Genital Warts
-most common STD 24 million Americans infected (10% of sexually active population and 30% of sexually active teens) 2. Genital Herpes Virus >45 million Americans infected 3. Hepatitis (inflamation of the liver) |
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chlamydia
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transmission: via vaginal intercourse
symptoms: can be latent, difficult urination, urethral discharge, tellowish vaginal discharge, abdominal pain, intermenstrual bleeding consequences: pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), fallopiaan tube blockage/ scar tissue in vas defrens, spontaneous abortions treatment: 7 day antibiotic (i.e. tetracycline, erythrornycin) |
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gonorrhea
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transmission: via genital, oral-genital, anal-genital contact, can survive 8 hours on a wet toilet
symptoms: in 2-7 days, burning w/ urination, yellow/green discharge 10% of men are silent carriers; 80% of women are unaware until OB/GYN exam consequences: sterility if untreated, PID etc. treatement: antibiotics, although some strains are becomming resistant |
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syphilis
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transmission: via sexual intercourse, kidding, body contact with external sores (chancres)
symptoms/consequences: progression of 4 stages (10-20 yrs) ends in brain/CNS/heart damage, blindness treatment: antibiotics |
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Human Papilloma virus (HPV) or genital warts
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transmission: via direct contact
symptoms: 1-8 months, small round elevations increasing in size and number, cauliflower-like growth consequences: 90% of cervical, vaginal,and penile cancers treatment: cauterization, freezing, laser, surgery (no cure) |
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genital herpes virus
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transmission: via genital, oral-genital contact, touching open sores; can cross placenta => miscarraige, retardation
symptoms: in 2-20 days, labial/vaginal sores, penile/urethral sores, tingling, burning, red/fluid filled blisters, scabbing subsides ~1 month => dormancy treatment: acyclovir (no cure, but shortens frequency |
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hepatitis
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transmission: a collection of 3 types of viruses
A- food, water, feces B- sexual fluids, blood C- blood transfusions, food, etc. symptoms: no symptoms or flu-like, abdominal pain, and jaundice; most victims will suffer liver problems later in life treatment: vaccines (Hepatitis B) |
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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1-1.5 million American infected
transmission: fluid containin WBC's blood (even menstrual), semem (pre-ejaculation), vaginal secretions, breast milk infection: exposed musous membrane (eye, nonse, mouth, vagina, urethra) or open skin symptoms: many phases; slu like, weight loss, fever, swollen glands, yeast infections, increased # of infections, cancers consequences: morbidity and mortality treatment: NONE, AZT and DDI delay symptoms (side effects), exercise, nutrition, rest, stress management |
