WGU C458 HEALTH, WELLNESS AND
FITNESS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, EXAM
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, Nicotine Found in tobacco. Potent parasympathetic alkaloid, stimulant drug, addictive. Associated
with cardiovascular disease, potential birth defects, and poisoning. Associated with
cancer.
Suppositories Drug delivery system inserted into rectum, vagina, or urethra where it dissolves or melts
and is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Diuretics Promotes production of urine. Used for high blood pressure. Often used by bulimics for
weight loss.
Intravenous injection 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.
Intramuscular injection A route of drug administration; injected into the muscle.
Drug abuse Generally refers to chronic, excessive use of a drug. May also refer to a person's intent.
Drug inhibition (receptor site)
THC 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.
Receptor sites (of a drug) Target cells for drugs.
OTC drugs Over-the-counter drugs; such as, cough medicine, pain medication, allergy medication
that don't require prescriptions.
Tolerance Some drugs are used frequently, large doses are required to maintain the same effect
Anabolic steroids Synthetic variant of the male sex hormone testosterone
FITNESS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, EXAM
PREP & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED EXAM PREP
[EXAM• STUDY GUIDE • SUMMARY • ASSIGNMENT]
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, Nicotine Found in tobacco. Potent parasympathetic alkaloid, stimulant drug, addictive. Associated
with cardiovascular disease, potential birth defects, and poisoning. Associated with
cancer.
Suppositories Drug delivery system inserted into rectum, vagina, or urethra where it dissolves or melts
and is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Diuretics Promotes production of urine. Used for high blood pressure. Often used by bulimics for
weight loss.
Intravenous injection 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.
Intramuscular injection A route of drug administration; injected into the muscle.
Drug abuse Generally refers to chronic, excessive use of a drug. May also refer to a person's intent.
Drug inhibition (receptor site)
THC 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.
Receptor sites (of a drug) Target cells for drugs.
OTC drugs Over-the-counter drugs; such as, cough medicine, pain medication, allergy medication
that don't require prescriptions.
Tolerance Some drugs are used frequently, large doses are required to maintain the same effect
Anabolic steroids Synthetic variant of the male sex hormone testosterone
