Download Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Unit Test

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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Unit Test
Matching: Match the following vocabulary with the correct definition.
____1.Someone who becomes dependant on alcohol.
____2.A pathological condition of the lungs marked by an
abnormal increase in the size of air spaces resulting in labored
breathing and an increased susceptibility to infection.
Smoking increases the risk.
____3.Blood alcohol content; The amount of alcohol that’s in
your bloodstream.
____4.An addictive narcotic drug derived from coca leaves
used topical anesthetic medically.
____5..A drug that temporarily arouses or accelerates
physiological or anesthetic medically.
____6.An addictive drug, such as opium, that reduces pain,
alters mood, and behavior. Usually induces sleep or stupor.
___7.A colorless poisonous alkaloid derived from the tobacco
plant and used as an insecticide. Substance in tobacco to
which smokers become addicted.
____8.A colorless volatile liquid used as central nervous
system stimulant in the treatment of certain conditions such as
ADHD, depression, and narcolepsy. It is abused illegally as a
stimulant.
____9.A drug that decreases the rate of vital physiological
activities.
Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer for the following questions.
10. Alcohol has what effect on the brain and body?
a. Speeds it up
b. Slows it down
c. Does nothing
11. What organ does alcohol damage?
a. Heart
b. Liver
c. Stomach
d. All the above
12. What is the legal limit in Missouri to operate a vehicle legally?
a. .08
b. .80
c. 1.8
d. .008
A-Stimulant
B-Depressant
C-Alcoholic
D-BAC
E-Cocaine
F-Amphetamine
G-Nicotine
H-Emphysema
I-Narcotic
13. How old do you have to be in the U.S. to purchase alcohol?
a. 18
b. 16
c. 25
d. 21
14. ______ is the leading cause of fatal car accidents.
a. Sleeping
b. Texting
c. Alcohol
d. Reading
15. How many deaths are caused by smoking related illness?
a. 4,000
b. 40,000
c. 400,000
d. 25,000
16. How many people a year die from second hand smoke?
a. 100
b. 300
c. 1,000
d. 3,000
17. How old do you have to be in the U.S. to purchase tobacco products?
a. 14
b. 18
c. 21
d. 25
18. What is the addictive and harmful substance in cigarettes?
a. Nicotine
b. Cocaine
c. Tobacco leaves
d. None of the above
19. There are over ___ known poisons found in cigarettes.
a. 20
b. 200
c. 2,000
d. 75
20. Smoking is the leading cause of what?
a. Lung Cancer
b. Breast Cancer
c. Liver Cancer
d. Skin Cancer
21. What is the most common depressant?
a. Nicotine
b. Cocaine
c. Crank
d. Alcohol
22. What disease is caused from alcohol destroying liver cells and plugs the liver with
fibrous scar tissue?
a. Cirrhosis
b. Emphysema
c. Cataracts
d. Lung Cancer
23. What drug contains THC?
a. PCP
b. LSD
c. Marijuana
d. Cocaine
24. How many chemical compounds are in tobacco smoke?
a. 40
b. 400
c. 4,000
d. 200
25. What type of drug is used to depress the central nervous system and block the
feeling of pain?
a. Inhalants
b. Narcotics
c. Hallucinogenic Drug
d. Tobacco
26. What is an example of a narcotic drug?
a. Codeine
b. Marijuana
c. PCP
d. LSD
True/False: Decide whether the statements below are true or false.
27. Most teens don’t drink alcohol.
a. True
b. False
28. Doctors say a drink of alcohol a day can be healthy.
a. True
b. False
29. Alcohol harms everyone around you.
a. True
b. False
30. Alcohol can damage every organ in your body.
a. True
b. False
31. Alcohol affects teen’s bodies more than adult bodies.
a. True
b. False
32. Smoking causes breathing problems.
a. True
b. False
33. Smokers don’t have more colds and upper respiratory problems.
a. True
b. False
34. Smoking makes your teeth yellow and gives you bad breath
a. True
b. False
35. Chewing tobacco does not have harmful effects.
a. True
b. False
Essay/Short Answer
36. Compare and contrast stimulants and depressants.
37. How would you solve the problem if you knew your friend had a drinking
problem?
38. What can you point out as the differences between the effects of an inhalant and
narcotics?
39. How would you generate a plan to help a friend quit smoking?