Deck 15: Ending Tobacco Use

Question 1

The single most preventable cause of death in the United States is

A) alcohol use.
B) a sedentary lifestyle.
C) obesity.
D) tobacco use.

Answer 1

tobacco use.

Question 2

Which of the following groups is least likely to smoke?

A) People with a college degree
B) People with a high school diploma
C) People with less than 12 years of education
D) People with a family history of cancer

Answer 2

People with a college degree

Question 3

In a study of college students, what was the primary reason they reported for smoking?

A) To reduce stress
B) To control appetite
C) To cope with social pressures
D) To fit in with friends

Answer 3

To reduce stress

Question 4

How soon will a new smoker develop a tolerance to the nicotine?

A) By the second or third pack of cigarettes
B) By the second or third cigarette
C) After a week of smoking
D) After two weeks of smoking

Question 5

Small, hand-rolled, flavored cigarettes usually made in India or Southeast Asia are

A) cigars.
B) bidis.
C) joints.
D) hookahs.

Question 6

Andy uses tobacco in the form of leaves treated with molasses and other flavorings that he places between his lower lip and gums. He is using

A) nicotine-free tobacco.
B) snuff.
C) tobacco sachets.
D) chewing tobacco.

Question 7

Holding an average-sized dip or chew in the mouth for 30 minutes delivers as much nicotine as smoking how many cigarettes?

A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8

Question 8

Nicotine

A) increases blood pressure.
B) decreases heart rate.
C) depresses the adrenal glands.
D) stimulates the immune response.

Question 9

Of the thousands of chemical substances found in tobacco smoke, how many are known or suspected to cause cancer?

A) More than 45
B) More than 55
C) More than 65
D) More than 75

Question 10

Tobacco has been found to cause how many diseases?

A) More than 10
B) More than 15
C) More than 20
D) More than 25

Question 11

Beth only smokes when she goes out with her friends. What type of smoker is she?

A) Social smoker
B) Habitual smoker
C) Environmental smoker
D) Addicted smoker

Question 12

The tar in cigarette smoke contains chemicals that contribute to the development of

A) coughing.
B) respiratory infections.
C) lung cancer.
D) heart disease.

Question 13

The rate of cigarette smoking among college students is

A) increasing.
B) declining.
C) about the same as 10 years ago.
D) about the same as 20 years ago.

Question 14

What percentage of cancer deaths are related to smoking?

A) 20%
B) 30%
C) 40%
D) 50%

Question 15

Which of the following is True regarding clove cigarettes?

A) They contain less tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide than regular cigarettes.
B) They contain only spices and herbs.
C) They are safer than regular cigarettes.
D) They contain more tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide than regular cigarettes.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about nicotine is True?

A) It is the only chemical present in cigarette smoke.
B) It is a form of condensed particulate matter from tobacco.
C) It is a highly addictive chemical stimulant.
D) It irritates the lungs but does not accumulate in the lungs.

Question 17

Tolerance develops most rapidly to the effects of which drug?

A) Alcohol
B) Cocaine
C) Marijuana
D) Nicotine

Question 18

Alex uses chewing tobacco every day and has done this since he was 15 years old. He notices leathery white patches inside his mouth. What is this condition?

A) Leukoplakia
B) Oral cancer
C) Cold sores
D) Leukemia

Question 19

Absenteeism and disability payments are two examples of which type of cost to society caused by tobacco use?

A) Medical-related
B) Insurance-related
C) Direct
D) Indirect

Question 20

Jeff smokes cigarettes. What is the most dangerous gas that he inhales with each puff?

A) Phenol
B) Benzopyrene
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Carbon monoxide

Question 21

Which factor most affects a smoker's lung cancer risk?

A) The time of day cigarettes are smoked
B) Exposure to secondhand smoke as a child
C) The age the person started smoking
D) The brand of cigarettes smoked

Question 22

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated secondhand tobacco smoke as a known

A) chemical.
B) particulate
C) carcinogen.
D) irritant.

Question 23

Smoking-cessation medications are designed to affect brain chemistry to

A) improve mood and reduce anxiety.
B) speed up metabolism so the body processes nicotine faster.
C) produce extreme discomfort if a person smokes.
D) decrease nicotine cravings and alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

Question 24

NicVAX differs from other smoking-cessation medications in that it

A) delivers a stead stream of nicotine.
B) makes nicotine less addictive.
C) builds a nicotine tolerance.
D) has no side effects.

Question 25

What is a common characteristic of babies born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy?

A) Limb deformities
B) Low birth weight
C) Jaundice
D) Developmental disorders

Question 26

Which smoking-related disease destroys the air sacs in the lungs?

A) Chronic bronchitis
B) Pneumonia
C) Lung cancer
D) Emphysema

Question 27

Lumps in the jaw or neck, sores on lips or gums that don't heal as expected, and difficulty speaking or swallowing are signs of

A) gum disease.
B) oral cancer.
C) laryngitis.
D) dental caries..

Question 28

Which of the following products delivers nicotine to the bloodstream the fastest?

A) Nicotine gum
B) Nicotine patch
C) Nicotine nasal spray
D) Nicotine lozenges

Question 29

Irritability, nausea, vomiting, and agitation are typical symptoms of

A) emphysema.
B) chronic bronchitis.
C) nicotine cravings.
D) nicotine withdrawal.

Question 30

What percentage of emphysema cases are related to cigarette smoking?

A) 70%
B) 80%
C) 90%
D) 100%

Question 31

The purpose of the nicotine patch is to

A) provide the smoker with oral gratification.
B) simulate smoking to make quitting easier.
C) gradually wean the smoker off nicotine dependence.
D) stimulate blood pressure, digestion, and heart rate.

Question 32

Della recently quit her 20-year smoking habit. How long will it take for her risk of cardiovascular disease to become the same as a person who has never smoked?

A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) 15 years
D) 20 years

Question 33

What is the recommended time period for using the nicotine patch to quit smoking?

A) 1 to 3 months
B) 2 to 4 months
C) 3 to 5 months
D) 4 to 6 months

Question 34

Some people get addicted to cigarettes quickly and have more difficulty quitting. Research suggests that this is due to a(n)

A) low stress tolerance.
B) personality disorder.
C) genetic influence.
D) inability to resist peer pressure.

Question 35

If a person who is a pack-a-day smoker quits, on average, how much money would he or she save in a year by not smoking?

A) About $2,000
B) About $2,500
C) About $3,000
D) About $3,500

Question 36

The rate of pancreatic cancer is

A) twice as high among smokers vs, nonsmokers.
B) three times as high among smokers vs. nonsmokers.
C) about the same among smokers and nonsmokers.
D) lower among smokers vs. nonsmokers.

Question 37

Smoking contributes to the stickiness of red blood cells, which is associated with blood clots. This condition is known as

A) platelet adhesiveness.
B) stroke.
C) plaque build-up.
D) atherosclerosis.

Question 38

A smoker is more likely to develop blood clots because smoking

A) causes heart rhythm irregularities.
B) increases HDLs.
C) contributes to platelet adhesion.
D) decreases LDLs.

Question 39

Smokers are more likely to die of heart disease because of

A) atrophy of the heart muscle.
B) plaque build-up in the arteries.
C) increased oxygen in the blood.
D) thinning of the blood.

Question 40

Inhaling smoke from another person's cigarette, pipe, or cigar is

A) passive smoking.
B) mainstream smoking.
C) smoking without risk.
D) annoying but not dangerous.

Question 41

Smokers who quit "cold turkey"

A) simply decide to not smoke again.
B) belong to support groups.
C) get help from a treatment program.
D) gradually reduce their dependence on nicotine.

Question 42

A person who has stopped smoking is likely to experience headaches as the body adjusts because

A) the brain is getting more oxygen.
B) sinus pressure increases.
C) allergies commonly develop.
D) blood pressure has decreased.

Question 43

A condition often experienced by first-time smokers produces symptoms that include lightheadedness, dizziness, rapid pulse, nausea, and vomiting; this condition is known as

A) nicotine tolerance.
B) nicotine poisoning.
C) nicotine withdrawal.
D) chronic bronchitis.

Question 44

A chronic condition that many smokers develop in which the lungs become inflamed and excess mucus is produced is

A) leukoplakia.
B) emphysema.
C) hepatitis.
D) bronchitis.

Question 45

Clove cigarettes and hookahs are less harmful than smoking regular cigarettes.

Question 46

The nitrogen in cigarette smoke diminishes the capacity of the red blood cells to transport oxygen.

Question 47

The vast majority of adult smokers started before age 21.

Question 48

When Paul meets his friends for an evening at a smoke-filled bar, he is exposed to secondhand smoke, also known as

A) negligible smoke.
B) mainstream smoke.
C) sidestream smoke.
D) involuntary smoke.

Question 49

Tobacco advertising is designed to appeal to those who haven't previously been smokers.

Question 50

When a smoker quits, what is one of the most immediate effects?

A) Ability to smell and taste improves.
B) Blood pressure drops to normal.
C) Circulation improves.
D) Oxygen level in the blood increases.

Question 51

Cigars contain less nicotine than cigarettes.

Question 52

People who smoke filtered cigarettes inhale fewer dangerous substances.

Question 53

Tim enjoys a cigar occasionally when he and his buddies watch a football game. When he inhales, he is exposed to

A) voluntary smoke.
B) mainstream smoke.
C) sidestream smoke.
D) involuntary smoke.

Question 54

The economic costs of smoking are estimated at about $3,100 per smoker, per year.

Question 55

Smokers are how many times more likely to die from lung disease than nonsmokers?

A) 12
B) 14
C) 16
D) 18

Question 56

A finely ground powdered form of smokeless tobacco is

A) snuff.
B) bidis.
C) chewing tobacco.
D) plugs.

Question 57

Particulate matter in cigarette smoke that condenses in the lungs to form a thick, brownish sludge is known as

A) nicotine.
B) carbon monoxide.
C) tar.
D) pollutants.

Question 58

More than 70 million people in the United States smoke or use some type of tobacco product.

Question 59

Tar is the thick, brownish substance condensed from particulate matter in smoked tobacco.

Question 60

Federal, state, and local governments benefit greatly from cigarette taxes.

Question 61

Nicotine acts as an appetite suppressant.

Question 62

Children exposed to high levels of secondhand smoke are more likely to develop learning disabilities and to have behavioral problems.

Question 63

The percentage of women who smoke is higher than that of men who smoke.

Question 64

Nicotine gum users usually experience a wide range of withdrawal symptoms.

Question 65

Smokers who only smoke occasionally when out with friends find it easy to quit completely when they decide to.

Question 66

In women, smoking can lead to infertility problems and increases the risk of miscarriage.

Question 67

Smokers who quit often gain weight as their metabolism slows and their appetite returns to normal.

Question 68

There is no cure for emphysema, and the damage to lung tissue is irreversible.

Question 69

Environmental tobacco smoke has been linked to colon cancer in women.

Question 70

Smokeless tobacco users have an increased risk for dental problems and loss of teeth.

Question 71

Studies have indicated that psychological dependence plays no role in tobacco addiction.

Question 72

Of adult smokers who attempt to quit, only 10 to 12 percent are successful.

Question 73

Smokeless tobacco is not as addictive as cigarettes.

Question 74

Secondhand smoke contains fewer carcinogens than the smoke a smoker inhales.

Question 75

Impotence has not been linked to cigarette smoking.

Question 76

Smoking contributes to the development of blood clots.

Question 77

Smokers are more susceptible to colds, flu, pneumonia, and asthma than nonsmokers.

Question 78

The majority of body tissues cannot recover from the effects of smoking.

Question 79

Chewing tobacco comes in three forms: loose leaf, plug, or in a pouch.

Question 80

Children are more heavily exposed to environmental tobacco smoke than adults.