WGU - C458 - HEALTH,
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,Question 1
Amphetamines
Correct Answer
Uppers, stimulants. Legitimate and useful medical applications, but often abused. Example Ritalin for ADHD. Adderall
for obesity, ADHD and narcolepsy.
Question 2
Ecstasy
Correct Answer
MDMA. Club drug often used at all night dance parties (raves). Stimulant that increases heart rate and blood
pressure and can lead to heart or kidney failure; regular use produces long-lasting, perhaps permanent, damage to
your brains ability to think and store memories.
Question 3
Hallucinogens
Correct Answer
Substances that occur naturally or produce synthetically that distort user's perception of reality; cause sensory
illusions that make it difficult to distinguish fact from fantasy. Example: LSD, peyote, PCP.
Question 4
Barbiturates
Correct Answer
Historically represented one of nations biggest drug abuse problems. Generally known as downers, often taken as a
way of escaping problems of daily living. Effects range from person feeling drowsy, uninhibited, and intoxicated to
intoxication and staggering as if drunk, slurred speech, confused.
Question 5
Nicotine
Correct Answer
Found in tobacco. Potent parasympathetic alkaloid, stimulant drug, addictive. Associated with cardiovascular disease,
potential birth defects, and poisoning. Associated with cancer.
Question 6
Suppositories
Correct Answer
Drug delivery system inserted into rectum, vagina, or urethra where it dissolves or melts and is absorbed into the
bloodstream.
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, Question 7
Diuretics
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Promotes production of urine. Used for high blood pressure. Often used by bulimics for weight loss.
Question 8
Intravenous injection
Correct Answer
A route of drug administration directly into the bloodstream through a vein. Yield sstrongest and most rapid effact
but is most dangerous due to risk of infection, vein collapse, or overdose.
Question 9
Intramuscular injection
Correct Answer
A route of drug administration; injected into the muscle.
Question 10
Drug abuse
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Generally refers to chronic, excessive use of a drug. May also refer to a person's intent.
Question 11
Drug inhibition (receptor site)
Correct Answer
Question 12
THC
Correct Answer
Active ingredient in marijuana. Connects to nerve cell sites and brain called cannabinoid receptors and influences the
activity of those cells. Influences pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory and time perception, and
coordinated movement. Increases risk of heart attack. Increases risk of cancer. Can lead to depression anxiety and
personality disturbances. Causes birth defects. Can be used for medical purposes: glaucoma, Chemotherapy cause to
nausea and vomiting, appetite stimulant, antiasthmatic, seizures, muscle relaxant action.
Question 13
Receptor sites (of a drug)
Correct Answer
Target cells for drugs.
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WELLNESS AND FITNESS
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,Question 1
Amphetamines
Correct Answer
Uppers, stimulants. Legitimate and useful medical applications, but often abused. Example Ritalin for ADHD. Adderall
for obesity, ADHD and narcolepsy.
Question 2
Ecstasy
Correct Answer
MDMA. Club drug often used at all night dance parties (raves). Stimulant that increases heart rate and blood
pressure and can lead to heart or kidney failure; regular use produces long-lasting, perhaps permanent, damage to
your brains ability to think and store memories.
Question 3
Hallucinogens
Correct Answer
Substances that occur naturally or produce synthetically that distort user's perception of reality; cause sensory
illusions that make it difficult to distinguish fact from fantasy. Example: LSD, peyote, PCP.
Question 4
Barbiturates
Correct Answer
Historically represented one of nations biggest drug abuse problems. Generally known as downers, often taken as a
way of escaping problems of daily living. Effects range from person feeling drowsy, uninhibited, and intoxicated to
intoxication and staggering as if drunk, slurred speech, confused.
Question 5
Nicotine
Correct Answer
Found in tobacco. Potent parasympathetic alkaloid, stimulant drug, addictive. Associated with cardiovascular disease,
potential birth defects, and poisoning. Associated with cancer.
Question 6
Suppositories
Correct Answer
Drug delivery system inserted into rectum, vagina, or urethra where it dissolves or melts and is absorbed into the
bloodstream.
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, Question 7
Diuretics
Correct Answer
Promotes production of urine. Used for high blood pressure. Often used by bulimics for weight loss.
Question 8
Intravenous injection
Correct Answer
A route of drug administration directly into the bloodstream through a vein. Yield sstrongest and most rapid effact
but is most dangerous due to risk of infection, vein collapse, or overdose.
Question 9
Intramuscular injection
Correct Answer
A route of drug administration; injected into the muscle.
Question 10
Drug abuse
Correct Answer
Generally refers to chronic, excessive use of a drug. May also refer to a person's intent.
Question 11
Drug inhibition (receptor site)
Correct Answer
Question 12
THC
Correct Answer
Active ingredient in marijuana. Connects to nerve cell sites and brain called cannabinoid receptors and influences the
activity of those cells. Influences pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory and time perception, and
coordinated movement. Increases risk of heart attack. Increases risk of cancer. Can lead to depression anxiety and
personality disturbances. Causes birth defects. Can be used for medical purposes: glaucoma, Chemotherapy cause to
nausea and vomiting, appetite stimulant, antiasthmatic, seizures, muscle relaxant action.
Question 13
Receptor sites (of a drug)
Correct Answer
Target cells for drugs.
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