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WorksheetsDrugs & Alcohol EXAM
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the main mind-altering chemical found in marijuana?
Nicotine
THC
Caffeine
Fentanyl
Which plant does marijuana come from?
Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica
Nicotiana tabacum
Papaver somniferum
Erythroxylum coca
What is another name for e-cigarettes?
Vape pens
Cigars
Pipes
Chewing tobacco
How many harmful chemicals does tobacco (vape pens) contain?
100
400
4,000
40,000
What is fentanyl classified as?
A stimulant
A synthetic opioid
A hallucinogen
A depressant
At what age is the brain still developing, making teens and young adults more at risk from drug exposure?
12
18
21
25
Which organ is affected by alcohol causing it to slow down, increasing the risk of disease?
Liver
Heart
Kidneys
Skin
What is a possible effect of alcohol on the skin?
Wrinkles
Increased acne
Sunburn
Dryness
What is the minimum amount of fentanyl that can be lethal?
0.2 mg
2 mg
20 mg
200 mg
Which disease can be caused by permanent damage to the liver from alcohol?
Cirrhosis
Diabetes
Asthma
Arthritis
Which of the following is a short-term effect of marijuana use?
Permanent memory loss
Temporary hallucinations
Chronic cough
Liver failure
Why are teens and young adults more at risk for long-term brain damage from drugs?
They have weaker immune systems
Their brains are still developing
They have faster metabolisms
They use more drugs
If a person uses e-cigarettes, what are they at risk for due to the chemicals in tobacco?
Improved lung function
Lung disease, heart disease, and cancer
Better memory
Stronger bones
What happens to your kidneys when you consume alcohol?
They work less
They work harder, which can lead to kidney failure
They become stronger
They are unaffected
Which of the following best explains why fentanyl is dangerous even in small amounts?
It is addictive
2 mg can be lethal and many drugs contain at least this amount
It is easy to buy
It is legal
What are synthetic opioids?
A synthetic opioid is a naturally grown drug that relieves pain.
A synthetic opioid is a drug made in a lab that is meant for relieving pain.
A friend claims that using e-cigarettes is safe because they don’t contain tobacco. Using evidence from the text, how would you respond?
Agree, because e-cigarettes are harmless
Disagree, because e-cigarettes still contain harmful chemicals that put users at risk for diseases
Agree, because only traditional cigarettes are dangerous
Disagree, because e-cigarettes are illegal
Suppose a person is experiencing both increased heart rate and temporary paranoia after using a substance. Based on the information provided, which substance did they most likely use?
Alcohol
Marijuana
Fentanyl
Tobacco
Imagine a scenario where a young adult regularly consumes alcohol and starts to develop high blood pressure and liver problems. Using reasoning from this week's lessons, explain how alcohol could be causing these health issues.
Alcohol increases heart rate and strengthens the liver
Alcohol slows the heart, increasing risk of heart disease and damages the liver, causing cirrhosis
Alcohol only affects the skin
Alcohol improves kidney function
A drug test finds that 42% of drug samples contain at least 2 mg of fentanyl. Why is this statistic concerning and alarming, based on what we have learned?
Because 2 mg is a safe amount.
Because 2 mg is lethal, so many drugs could be lethal (deadly).
Because fentanyl is not addictive.
Because fentanyl is a natural substance.
