8th Grade Health Post Test Review

Compared to cigarettes, e-cigarettes do not have health risks such as nicotine addition and exposure to toxic cancer-causing chemicals. 

• True

• False

Which of the following are negative consequences of using alcohol, nicotine products, marijuana products, opioids, and other trending drugs or substances?

• Drug tolerance, withdrawal, physical/psychological dependence, overdose.

• Physical/psychological dependence, improved coordination and endurance, lung damage.

• Improved balance, reaction time, and speed.

• Better relationships with family and friends.

Substance abuse can lead to health risks including...

• Unintentional injuries

• violence and/or suicide

• risky sexual behaviors

• All of the above

Smoking can often lead to other problems, such as using alcohol or other drugs.

• True

• False

All of the following are health risks of using performance-enhancing or weight loss drugs, except...

• High blood pressure and blood circulation issues.

• Inhibited growth and development.

• Constipation, nausea and vomiting.

• More restful sleep and enhanced skill development.

Which of the following statements are false about the negative effects on the environment when people use alcohol, opioids, nicotine products, marijuana products, and other drugs? 

• Chemicals used in the production of vapes can leach into the ground and water supplies.

• Cigarette smoke contributes thousands of metric tons of cancer-causing chemicals, other toxins, and greenhouse gases globally.

• Unused medication and illegal drugs that are excreted through the body and disposed of get into water systems or leach into the ground with negative effects to water supplies and animals.

• There are no negative environmental factors.

Sleep can have an impact on our ability to learn new information, performance of mental tasks, and our short and long term memory. 

• True

• False

We can prevent the spread of infectious diseases by doing all of the following, except...

• Vaccines

• Practicing Abstinence

• Practicing good hygiene and Staying home when we are sick

• Wearing a Seatbelt

Antibiotics are drugs that are used to treat _______________.

• viral infections

• bacterial infections

• influenza

• HIV/AIDS

Which of the following disease is NOT contagious?

• Mononucleosis

• HIV/AIDS

• STD's

• Diabetes