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1.Which of these is true about the neurological effects of nicotine from smoking tobacco?
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a. It dissipates from the brain faster than addicted smokers smoke. |
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b. It reaches the brain faster than if it were injected to the bloodstream. |
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c. It attaches to generalized receptors in the brain, blocking other drugs. |
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d. It causes the brain to release neurotransmitters depressing the cortex. |
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2.Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of historical developments that increased the popularity of smoking cigarettes?
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a. More women began to smoke; World War I smoking popularity; sale of ready-made cigarettes; creation of the “blended” cigarette |
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b. Sale of ready-made cigarettes; creation of the “blended” cigarette; World War I smoking popularity; more women began to smoke |
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c. World War I smoking popularity; more women began to smoke; creation of the “blended” cigarette; sale of ready-made cigarettes |
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d. Creation of the “blended” cigarette; sale of ready-made cigarettes; World War I smoking popularity; more women began to smoke |
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3.American smoking rates declined in response to a number of initiatives. Among them, which of these came first?
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a. The US Surgeon General’s report and printing a warning of this report on cigarette packs. |
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b. The raising of cigarette prices and the removal of public vending machines for cigarettes. |
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c. The requirement for ID to buy cigarettes and creating deterrent and cessation programs. |
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d. The ban of TV advertisements for cigarettes and designation of smoke-free public places. |
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4. Which of these is correct regarding cancer and smoking in the United States?
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a. Cancer is the leading cause of smoking-related death and the second leading cause of death in the US. |
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b. Cancer is the leading cause of death and the second leading cause of smoking-related death in the US. |
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c. Cancer is the second leading cause of death, also second leading for smoking-related deaths in the US. |
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d. Cancer is the leading cause of smoking-related deaths and is also the leading cause of death in the US. |
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5.Which of these accurately reflects current statistics about cardiovascular disease (CVD) and smoking?
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a. CVD is the leading cause of smoking-related deaths and the leading cause of all deaths in the USA. |
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b. CVD is the second leading cause of smoking-related deaths and leading cause of death in the USA. |
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c. CVD is the second leading cause both for smoking-related deaths and for all the deaths in the USA. |
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d. CVD is the leading cause of smoking-related deaths and second leading cause of death in the USA. |
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6. Rachel and Josh’s school administrators are planning a new school-based program to prevent students from smoking. Studies show that which of the following will be most ineffective by itself rather than as one element of a successful prevention program?
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a. Giving students interactive prevention activities |
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b. Giving students instruction to learn refusal skills |
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c. Giving students needed information via lectures |
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d. Giving students a way to commit to not smoking |
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7. A middle school principal and staff are researching how to make a school-based smoking prevention program effective. Which of the following can they do to contribute to its success?
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a. Giving fewer total sessions, contained in middle school grades |
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b. Sending prevention messages via the community, not parents |
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c. Sending prevention messages in media, not in the community |
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d. Integrating it into a comprehensive health education program |
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