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Smokeless tobacco users


A) generally take longer to develop cancer after first use than smokers.
B) are 10 times more likely to develop oral cancers than nonusers.
C) are 50 times more likely to develop oral cancers than nonusers.
D) have an easier time quitting than cigarette smokers.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which nicotine replacement product requires a prescription?


A) Nicotine nasal spray
B) Nicotine lozenges
C) Nicotine patch
D) Nicotine gum

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Colleges have implemented programs to reduce alcohol use that include a nonjudgmental approach to working with students known as


A) motivational interviewing.
B) 12-step programs.
C) detoxification centers.
D) psychological counseling.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Smoking is second only to mold as the primary cause of indoor air pollution.

A) True
B) False

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The ratio of alcohol to total blood volume is the


A) complete blood count.
B) red blood cell volume.
C) blood alcohol concentration.
D) ethyl alcohol density.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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The toxic chemical byproduct of alcohol metabolism that causes nausea and vomiting is called


A) acetaldehyde.
B) acetate.
C) alcohol dehydrogenase.
D) transacetate.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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Approximately 20 percent of alcohol is diffused through the


A) large intestine.
B) stomach lining.
C) small intestine.
D) lungs.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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All of the following are smoking cessation medications EXCEPT


A) Chantix.
B) NicVax.
C) Xenadrine.
D) Zyban.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following is true about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) ?


A) Adults are more heavily exposed to ETS than children.
B) ETS is responsible for more lung cancer deaths than heart disease deaths annually.
C) ETS accelerates the buildup of plaque in the heart and blood vessels.
D) ETS has fewer carcinogens, tar, and nicotine than mainstream smoke.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Drinking games result in the consumption of large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time and have been associated with


A) paranoid behavior.
B) developing respiratory problems.
C) muscle and joint disorders.
D) death from alcohol poisoning.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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A person cannot give consent to have sex when intoxicated.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is NOT true about a hangover?


A) It is caused by toxic forms of alcohol known as congeners.
B) It is caused by increased production hydrochloric acid.
C) It is caused by a shift in water balance in the body.
D) It usually takes 1-2 hours to recover from a hangover.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following is a true statement?


A) Tobacco is known to cause about 25 diseases.
B) Thirty percent of all regular smokers die of smoking-related diseases.
C) Tobacco is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
D) More deaths are due to illegal drug use than are due to tobacco use.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Which substance in cigarettes is a highly addictive stimulant?


A) Menthol
B) Tar
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Nicotine

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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The water that is pulled out of the body due to alcohol's diuretic effect is from


A) fat stores.
B) cerebrospinal fluid.
C) skeletal muscle.
D) cerebral tissue.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Bidis are becoming increasingly popular because they are viewed as safer than regular cigarettes. Research shows that bidis actually


A) produce three times more carbon monoxide and nicotine than cigarettes.
B) produce 20% less tar than cigarettes.
C) provide lower exposure to nicotine and carbon monoxide than cigarettes.
D) produce five times less tar than cigarettes.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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Which substance in cigarettes decreases the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells?


A) Menthol
B) Tar
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Nicotine

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which is true about women and alcoholism?


A) The number of women alcoholics exceeds that of men.
B) Women get addicted faster with less alcohol use than men.
C) Alcoholic death rates are lower for women than for men.
D) Married women are at the highest risk for alcoholism among females.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol absorption?


A) Alcohol can be diffused from the stomach lining into the bloodstream.
B) Almost 80 percent of alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine.
C) Alcohol can be absorbed throughout the entire gastrointestinal system.
D) Carbonated alcoholic beverages are absorbed less rapidly than those containing no sparkling additives.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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The effects of alcohol are different for women and men because


A) women have lower levels of body fat than men.
B) women have lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase than men.
C) women are not affected by congeners.
D) men are not affected by congeners.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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