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8th Grade Drug Unit Pretest - Cardona

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

  • What is secondhand smoke?


a)

Smoke that is only produced by electronic cigarettes.

b)

Smoke that is filtered through water before being inhaled.

c)

Smoke that is produced by burning incense or candles.

d)

Secondhand smoke is the smoke inhaled by non-smokers from burning tobacco products or exhaled by smokers.

2.

What are the health risks associated with exposure to secondhand smoke?

a)

It can cause immediate harm to the respiratory system.

b)

It has no significant effects on health.

c)

It only affects the smoker and not those around them.

d)

It is beneficial for non-smokers as it builds immunity.

3.

Which of the following is a common source of secondhand smoke?

a)

Burning wood in a fireplace.

b)

Tobacco products such as cigarettes and cigars.

c)

Cooking with a gas stove.

d)

Using an air purifier.

4.

How can people reduce their exposure to secondhand smoke?

a)

Staying in well-ventilated areas where smoking is allowed.

b)

Using air fresheners to mask the smell of smoke.

c)

Avoiding places where smoking is allowed and promoting smoke-free environments.

d)

Smoking themselves to develop tolerance.

5.

TRUE OR FALSE. Using tobacco reduces stress.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What can happen to the blood vessels in the body from smoking?

a)

They can widen

b)

They can become more flexible

c)

They can become blocked or narrowed

d)

They change color

7.

At what age does smoking start to affect health?

a)

After the age of 60

b)

It affects health at any age

c)

Only during adolescence

d)

Only in adults over 30 years old

8.

Which of the following is a health effect of smoking?

a)

Better heart health

b)

Increased lung capacity

c)

Higher risk of developing lung diseases

d)

Better sense of smell

9.

How does smoking affect a person's heart?

a)

It makes the heart beat more slowly

b)

It has no effect on the heart

c)

It increases the risk of heart disease

d)

It strengthens the heart muscles

10.

Sandra and Steve both smoke; they have two children, Callie who is 6 years old and Evan who is 10 months old. Which household member is probably most at risk from thirdhand smoke?

a)

Sandra

b)

Evan

c)

Callie

d)

Steve

11.

The vapor produced by vaping is harmless water vapor.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

T/F An E-liquid is a harmful liquid that contains nicotine and flavors found in vaporizers?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What type of drug is alcohol?

a)

stimulant

b)

depressant

c)

medicine

d)

prescription

14.

Vaping involves nicotine and is highly addictive.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

Vaping can increase symptoms of anxiety and depression.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

An e-cigarette can contain the following:

a)

nicotine

b)

marijuana

c)

other chemicals

d)

all of the above

17.

Drugs affect a developing brain differently than an adult brain.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

It is okay to take medications that have not been prescribed to you.

a)

true

b)

false

19.

The aerosol in electronic cigarettes contains flavorings, such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to...

a)

muscle cramps.

b)

excessive sweating.

c)

a serious lung disease.

d)

beautiful and radiant skin.

20.

The aerosol from electronic cigarettes that users inhale from the device may contain...

a)

substances that can improve concentration.

b)

cancer-causing chemicals.

c)

vitamins and minerals.

d)

carbohydrates.

21.

What is true about electronic cigarettes? They are:

a)

An electronic nicotine delivery device

b)

Advertised and targeted to young people

c)

A fire hazard

d)

All of the above

22.

What is the addictive drug found in vape pods?

a)

Water

b)

Nicotine

c)

THC

d)

Mango

23.

Formaldehyde, glycerol, diacetyl, and metals such as nickel, tin, and lead are all chemicals found in vaping devices.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

The brain of an adolescent is not fully developed until the age of?

a)

12

b)

21

c)

15

d)

25

25.

Is the use of electronic cigarettes higher among high school students than among adults?

a)

True

b)

False

26.

What makes JUUL so attractive to teenagers?

a)

The new technological design

b)

It is very discreet and easy to hide

c)

The advertisements

d)

The cool flavors of the liquids

e)

All of the above

27.

How many cigarettes is a JUUL Pod equivalent to?

a)

1 cigarette

b)

20 cigarettes

c)

5 cigarettes

d)

2 packs of cigarettes

28.

E-cigarettes operate with?

a)

Battery

b)

Kinetic energy

c)

Solar energy

29.

The aerosol from electronic cigarettes is harmless water vapor.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Name a myth about drinking that you know

a)

Drinking alcohol makes you feel warm

b)

Drinking alcohol makes you urinate a lot

c)

Drinking alcohol can cause liver cancer

d)

Drinking alcohol makes you slur your words

31.

Who is affected by alcohol?

a)

Young children

b)

Adolescents

c)

Adults

d)

Everyone

32.

Why might someone drink?

a)

To have a good time

b)

To feel better

c)

To get drunk

d)

It depends on the person, because people drink for various reasons.

33.

What is the legal drinking age in the United States?

a)

16

b)

18

c)

21

d)

25

34.

TRUE or FALSE: Alcohol affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

35.

In what type of drug is alcohol classified?

a)

Stimulant

b)

Depressant

c)

Hallucinogen

36.

What does it mean when a medication is classified as a depressant?

a)

It slows down your central nervous system

b)

It speeds up your central nervous system

c)

It does not affect your central nervous system

d)

It makes you hallucinate

37.

What does it mean to be intoxicated?

a)

Sick

b)

Drunk or under the influence of drugs

c)

Healthy

38.

What happens to a person's reaction time when they are under the influence of alcohol?

a)

It speeds up

b)

It slows down

c)

It remains the same

39.

Which organs are negatively affected by excessive alcohol consumption? Select ALL that apply.

a)

Brain

b)

Heart

c)

Liver

40.

True or False: Alcohol is not as harmful as other drugs.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

What is the classification of alcohol?

a)

Depressant

b)

Stimulant

c)

Hallucinogen

d)

Club drug

42.

True or False: The reactions to alcohol depend on many factors.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Which organ is responsible for metabolizing alcohol?

a)

Heart

b)

Liver

c)

Stomach

d)

Intestines

44.

Why is drinking alcohol more harmful for teenagers than for adults?

a)

Because a teenager's body cannot handle alcohol in the same way.

b)

Because a teenager's brain is still developing until adulthood.

c)

Both are correct

45.

A practice of consuming a large amount of alcohol in one session (short period of time).

a)

Intoxication

b)

Binge drinking

c)

Alcohol intoxication

46.

True or False: Is alcohol the most abused legal drug in the United States?

a)

True

b)

False

47.

True or False: 40% of all motor vehicle accident deaths in the U.S. involve alcohol.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

True or False: Alcohol is not as harmful as other drugs.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

True or False: Beer and wine are safer than liquor.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

The need to drink larger amounts of alcohol to get drunk.

a)

Tolerance

b)

Physical Dependence

c)

Loss of Control

d)

Craving

51.

What is an over the counter medication?

a)
Over-the-counter medication is a type of drug available without a prescription.
b)
Illegal drugs that are not regulated by authorities.
c)
Vitamins and supplements sold in health stores.
d)
Prescription medication that requires a doctor's approval.
52.

What is the most consumed drug in the world?

a)
Alcohol
b)
Caffeine
c)
Nicotine
d)
Cocaine
53.

How can alcohol affect a person's lungs?

a)
Alcohol improves lung capacity and function.
b)
Alcohol can impair lung function and increase the risk of infections and respiratory diseases.
c)
Alcohol has no effect on respiratory health.
d)
Alcohol can enhance the immune response in the lungs.
54.

How can alcohol affect the liver?

a)
Alcohol improves liver function.
b)
Alcohol can lead to liver inflammation, fatty liver, and cirrhosis.
c)
Alcohol has no effect on the liver.
d)
Alcohol prevents liver diseases.
55.

How can alcohol affect the nervous system?

a)
Alcohol has no effect on the nervous system.
b)
Alcohol depresses the central nervous system, impairing cognitive and motor functions.
c)
Alcohol stimulates the central nervous system, increasing alertness.
d)
Alcohol enhances cognitive abilities and improves motor skills.
56.

How can alcohol affect social health?

a)
Alcohol improves communication skills and fosters connections.
b)
Alcohol enhances social interactions and builds friendships.
c)
Alcohol has no impact on social relationships.
d)
Alcohol can negatively affect social health by impairing judgment, increasing conflict, and leading to social isolation.
57.

What is a dose?

a)
A dose refers to the time interval between administrations.
b)
A dose is a specific quantity of a substance administered at one time.
c)
A dose is the total amount of a substance in a container.
d)
A dose is the maximum amount of a substance allowed in a day.
58.

What is an overdose?

a)
An overdose is when a person consumes a normal amount of medication.
b)
An overdose is the ingestion of a quantity of a substance that exceeds the body's ability to metabolize it safely.
c)
An overdose is a medical condition caused by a lack of nutrients.
d)
An overdose refers to the body's inability to absorb any substances.
59.

What is a depressant drug?

a)
A depressant drug is a substance that increases brain activity.
b)
A depressant drug is a type of stimulant that energizes the body.
c)
A depressant drug is a medication that enhances memory and focus.
d)
A depressant drug is a substance that slows down brain function and neural activity.
60.

What is a stimulant?

a)
A stimulant is a type of depressant used for relaxation.
b)
A stimulant is a substance that increases brain activity and energy.
c)
A stimulant is a substance that decreases brain activity.
d)
A stimulant is a food that promotes sleepiness.
61.

What is smokeless tobacco?

a)
A type of tobacco that is exclusively used in pipes.
b)
Smokeless tobacco is tobacco that is consumed without being burned.
c)
Tobacco that is consumed by burning it.
d)
Tobacco that is only used in cigars.
62.

What is tolerance when it comes to drug use?

a)
Tolerance is the body's increased response to a drug after repeated use.
b)
Tolerance is the body's ability to eliminate a drug more quickly after use.
c)
Tolerance refers to the time it takes for a drug to take effect.
d)
Tolerance is the body's reduced response to a drug after repeated use, necessitating higher doses for the same effect.
63.

Which of the following is a possible effect of vaping on the lungs?

a)

Stronger immune system

b)

No effect at all

c)

Improved lung function

d)

Development of lung diseases

64.

What is one reason why people should avoid secondhand smoke?

a)

It can cause health problems similar to those experienced by smokers

b)

It smells pleasant

c)

It helps people relax

d)

It improves air quality

65.

Which substance in cigarettes is primarily responsible for addiction?

a)

Formaldehyde

b)

Tar

c)

Nicotine

d)

Carbon monoxide

66.

What is fentanyl?

a)
Fentanyl is a natural herb used for relaxation.
b)
Fentanyl is a type of antibiotic for infections.
c)
Fentanyl is a stimulant used to increase energy levels.
d)
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid used for pain management.
67.

What is an opioid?

a)
An opioid is a type of drug that acts on the nervous system to relieve pain.
b)
A stimulant that enhances energy levels.
c)
A medication used to treat infections.
d)
A type of drug that increases appetite.
68.

What is the most conusmed drug in the world?

a)
Sugar
b)
Nicotine
c)
Caffeine
d)
Alcohol
69.

Which of the following is a potential long-term effect of heavy alcohol use?

a)

Stronger bones

b)

Improved memory

c)

Liver disease

d)

Increased energy

70.

What is the legal drinking age in most parts of the United States?

a)

16

b)

21

c)

18

d)

25

71.

Which of the following statements about vaping is true?

a)

Vaping does not contain any addictive substances.

b)

Vaping can expose users to harmful chemicals and nicotine.

c)

Vaping is recommended for children and teens.

d)

Vaping is completely safe and has no health risks.

72.

Is fentanyl addictive?

a)

Yes

b)

No

73.

Fentanyl was originally used only as a pain medicine in the hospitals.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Heroin is more potent than fentanyl.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

A condition in which a person can no longer control his or her drug use is called:

a)

Addiction

b)

Tolerance

c)

Withdrawal

d)

Dependence

76.

Any reaction to a medicine other than the one intended.

a)

Tolerance

b)

OTC medicine

c)

Addcition

d)

Side effect

e)

Catalyst

77.

When a person's body has become used to the effects of the a drug or medicine and needs a greater amount to be effective.

a)

Stimulant

b)

Side Effect

c)

Tolerance

d)

Addcition

e)

Craving

78.
Prescription medicines
a)
are not drugs.
b)
can be bought only with a doctor’s written order.
c)
can be bought without a doctor’s permission.
d)
are illegal for teens
79.
Which of the following is an example of an over-the-counter medicine?
a)
marijuana
b)
cough syrup
c)
steroids
d)
opiates
80.

You should not use a drug if...

a)

The presciption label says its expired

b)

The prescription is for someone else

c)

The dosage is unclear

d)

All of the above

81.

Prescription Drugs:Over the Counter Drugs

a)

Can be bought anywhere:Can only be bought at gas stations

b)

Need a doctors order: Need to be picked up at the doctors office counter

c)

Need a Doctors order: Can be bought without a doctor

d)

Safe: Unsafe

82.

Prescription Drugs: Over the Counter

a)

Are often stronger and more addictive: Can still be dangerous if used incorrectly

b)

Can't hurt you: Can hurt you

c)

Less dangerous since they are from the doctor: More addictive

d)

Safe: Unsafe

83.

Which of these is not a way to dispose of drugs

a)

Flush down the toilet (if the label says to)

b)

Put in an unlabeled bag with other drugs

c)

Throw away

d)

Return to the doctors office (take back programs)

84.

It is safe to share your prescription drugs with others or take another person’s

prescription drugs if it is for medical purposes.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

It is considered drug abuse if you take your own prescription drugs for any purpose

other than what they were intended for.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

It is safe to take a prescription medicine that has expired as long as it is your own prescription.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

It is safe to take any over-the-counter medication along with your prescription medication since over-the-counter drugs do not require a prescription from a doctor.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Prescription drug abuse can lead to addiction.

a)

True

b)

False

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