Deck 11: Tobacco Use

Question 1

Which of the following statements BEST describes teenagers who smoke?

A)Less than half become daily users.
B)Some will develop dependence after a few cigarettes.
C)Most enjoy the fact that they smoke and wish to continue.
D)Most fear they will be unable to stop smoking when they want to.

Answer 1

Some will develop dependence after a few cigarettes.

Question 2

Which of the following describes the effect of the enzyme CYP2A6 on nicotine addiction?

A)Fast-metabolizing CYP2A6 increases the likelihood of trying cigarettes for the first time.
B)Slow-metabolizing CYP2A6 decreases the likelihood of feeling sick from nicotine.
C)Slow-metabolizing CYP2A6 increases the pleasurable results of nicotine.
D)Fast-metabolizing CYP2A6 decreases the chances of quitting successfully.

Answer 2

Fast-metabolizing CYP2A6 decreases the chances of quitting successfully.

Question 3

Which of the following is a withdrawal symptom that people who suddenly quit smoking experience?

A)asthma
B)euphoria
C)blackouts
D)tremors

Answer 3

tremors

Question 4

The predominant psychoactive drug in tobacco is

A)phenol.
B)nicotine.
C)benzopyrene.
D)ethanol.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a secondary reinforcer?

A)smoking one cigarette after another
B)alternating between cigarettes and spit tobacco
C)smoking every time you drink alcohol
D)choosing a cigarette with higher nicotine content

Question 6

Which of the following groups is MOST likely to smoke?

A)heroin users
B)people with major depression
C)people with social phobias
D)young people

Question 7

Which of the following describes the relationship between smoking and mortality in the United States?

A)Smoking is the leading cause of death.
B)Nearly one in five adult deaths are related to tobacco.
C)On average,smokers live five years less than nonsmokers.
D)Environmental tobacco smoke causes fewer than 1,000 deaths each year.

Question 8

The average age at which Americans begin to smoke is

A)11.
B)15.
C)18.
D)21.

Question 9

On average,how many minutes can a regular user of tobacco go between doses of nicotine before experiencing negative effects?

A)5
B)20
C)40
D)90

Question 10

Which of the following is a risk factor for becoming a teenage smoker?

A)coming from a wealthy family
B)having a B average
C)having no opinion about tobacco use
D)having a parent who smokes

Question 11

Lynette,a regular smoker,has not had a cigarette for over an hour.Which of the following is she likely to experience?

A)vomiting
B)irritability
C)heart palpitations
D)coughing

Question 12

Which of the following ethnic groups has the highest rate of smoking (averaging men and women of the group together)?

A)American Indians and Alaska natives
B)whites
C)African Americans
D)Hispanics or Latinos

Question 13

Which of the following BEST describes the influence of tobacco advertising on young people?

A)It does not appear to affect children until their teen years.
B)Its influence on tobacco use has been overstated.
C)It encourages adolescents to try their parents' cigarettes.
D)It targets users by associating tobacco use with confidence and youth.

Question 14

Based on education level,the person MOST likely to smoke is someone with

A)a graduate degree.
B)a GED.
C)an undergraduate degree.
D)an associate's degree.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about nicotine and addiction is true?

A)Nicotine is psychologically addictive,but evidence shows that it is not physically addictive.
B)The most common physical reaction to nicotine at low doses is a sedative effect.
C)Young people who start smoking become addicted,but people who start smoking as adults do not.
D)Some researchers believe nicotine is the most physically addictive of all drugs.

Question 16

Most of the symptoms of physical dependence on tobacco pass in

A)10 to 12 hours.
B)2 to 3 days.
C)3 to 4 weeks.
D)3 to 5 months.

Question 17

A child from which of the following types of families is MOST likely to become a cigarette smoker?

A)two-parent
B)single-parent
C)nonsmoking
D)wealthy

Question 18

The primary reason people continue to use tobacco despite the health risks is

A)lack of knowledge.
B)nicotine addiction.
C)distrust of research.
D)oral fixation.

Question 19

When particles of tobacco smoke condense,they form

A)snuff.
B)cigarette tar.
C)nicotine.
D)stearic acid.

Question 20

Which of the following BEST describes the quitting process?

A)Most smokers have difficulty quitting because they do not want to quit.
B)Nicotine addicts who attend stop-smoking clinics tend to stay tobacco free for over a year.
C)Smokeless tobacco users may have a harder time quitting than cigarette smokers.
D)The majority of smokers make at least one attempt to quit each year.

Question 21

Which of the following is a type of chest pain caused by coronary heart disease?

A)angina pectoris
B)myocardial infarction
C)coronary thrombosis
D)congestive heart failure

Question 22

Heart disease caused by the formation of fatty deposits in the walls of the arteries is called

A)emphysema.
B)myocardial infarction.
C)atherosclerosis.
D)high cholesterol.

Question 23

Which of the following is an effect of nicotine?

A)blood vessel dilation
B)increased formation of urine
C)increased heart rate
D)lowered blood pressure

Question 24

One ingredient in tobacco smoke that seriously depletes the body's supply of oxygen is

A)benzopyrene.
B)carbon monoxide.
C)formaldehyde.
D)tar.

Question 25

Smokers who switch to low-tar or low-nicotine cigarettes

A)take smaller puffs and take longer to smoke each cigarette.
B)do not inhale as deeply.
C)are more likely to quit than smokers of regular cigarettes.
D)are likely to begin smoking more cigarettes.

Question 26

Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between coronary heart disease and smoking?

A)Smokers and nonsmokers are equally likely to die from coronary heart disease.
B)Angina pectoris,a symptom of coronary heart disease,occurs only in smokers.
C)Smokers are most likely to die from coronary heart disease in their 60s and 70s.
D)Smoking promotes coronary heart disease by lowering good cholesterol.

Question 27

A heart attack caused by plaque that completely blocks a coronary artery is called

A)atherosclerosis.
B)a myocardial infarction.
C)an aortic aneurysm.
D)an aortic coarctation.

Question 28

Smoking contributes to heart disease in which one of the following ways?

A)It exposes the heart tissue to benzopyrene.
B)It reduces the amount of high-density lipoproteins in the blood.
C)It exposes the heart tissue to arsenic.
D)It reduces the amount of low-density lipoproteins in the blood.

Question 29

What role does ammonia play in cigarettes?

A)It enhances the flavor.
B)It increases the acidity of tobacco smoke.
C)It boosts the amount of nicotine absorbed into the blood.
D)It makes sidestream smoke less irritating to nonsmokers.

Question 30

Smoking affects hunger by

A)increasing a person's appetite.
B)depressing hunger sensations.
C)increasing the sensitivity of taste buds.
D)making chronic smokers nauseous.

Question 31

When smoking a cigarette,the rate of absorption of chemicals into the body is

A)greatest during the last third of the cigarette.
B)greatest during the first third of the cigarette.
C)greatest when the midpoint of the cigarette is reached.
D)constant as the cigarette is smoked.

Question 32

Under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act,the FDA has the power to

A)ban the sale of nicotine-containing products.
B)remove menthol cigarettes from store shelves.
C)create content standards for tobacco products.
D)dismantle corporations that manufacture tobacco.

Question 33

Which of the following forms of tobacco advertising has the federal government banned outright?

A)use of cartoon characters in ads
B)corporate sponsorship
C)smoking in films
D)magazine advertisements

Question 34

Loss of lung tissue elasticity is characteristic of

A)emphysema.
B)bronchitis.
C)pulmonary edema.
D)pneumonia.

Question 35

What type of cancer kills the most women each year?

A)lung
B)breast
C)ovarian
D)cervical

Question 36

After quitting smoking,approximately how long does it take an ex-smoker's risk of dying from lung cancer to drop to half that of someone who continues to smoke?

A)6 months
B)1 year
C)5 years
D)10 years

Question 37

Which of the following is the MOST common single cause of death among smokers?

A)stroke
B)coronary heart disease
C)lung cancer
D)emphysema

Question 38

Which of the following cigarette additives is used to make sidestream smoke less irritating?

A)ammonia
B)potassium citrate
C)formaldehyde
D)sugar

Question 39

A chemical that causes cancer only in combination with another chemical is called a(n)

A)carcinogen.
B)cocarcinogen.
C)metacarcinogen.
D)extra carcinogen.

Question 40

Which of the following is a disorder of the right side of the heart,caused by changes in the blood vessels of the lungs?

A)stroke
B)pulmonary heart disease
C)aortic aneurysm
D)myocardial infarction

Question 41

Small Indian cigarettes that contain species of tobacco different from those used by U.S.cigarette manufacturers are called

A)cloves.
B)chicartas.
C)kreteks.
D)bidis.

Question 42

Many of the primary effects of environmental tobacco smoke on children are

A)minimal and temporary.
B)related to the respiratory system.
C)related to the integumentary system.
D)dependent on the gender of the child.

Question 43

Which of the following states has the lowest rate of smoking?

A)West Virginia
B)New York
C)Kentucky
D)Utah

Question 44

Which of the following BEST describes spit tobacco?

A)It is safer for pregnant woman to use than cigarettes.
B)In 5 minutes,it can deliver the same amount of nicotine as two or three cigarettes.
C)It causes leukoplakia and gingivitis.
D)It does not contain chemicals known to cause cancer.

Question 45

The white blood cells that work to remove foreign particles from the respiratory tract are called

A)T-cells.
B)blastocysts.
C)B-cells.
D)macrophages.

Question 46

Which of the following BEST describes the effects of smoking during pregnancy?

A)Smoking slightly increases a pregnant woman's chance of having a miscarriage.
B)Smoking during pregnancy can impair development but does not affect genetics.
C)Maternal smoking causes hundreds of infant deaths each year.
D)Smoking decreases a woman's chance of ectopic pregnancy.

Question 47

Which of the following BEST describes cigar use?

A)Its popularity is highest among African American males.
B)It does not lead to nicotine addiction.
C)It releases fewer toxins and carcinogens than smoking cigarettes.
D)It is made more harmful by inhaling.

Question 48

Smoke that smokers exhale is referred to as _______________ smoke.

A)mainstream
B)primary
C)sidestream
D)secondary

Question 49

Which of the following BEST describes environmental tobacco smoke?

A)Its effects may take several weeks to become evident.
B)It rarely causes death.
C)It is safe at low or moderate levels.
D)It has been linked to sudden infant death syndrome.

Question 50

Which of the following BEST describes the reason that tobacco use persists in the United States?

A)Most restaurants have resisted becoming smoke-free for fear of losing profits.
B)The tobacco industry spends millions of dollars on lobbying activities.
C)Colleges and universities refuse to ban smoking on campus.
D)Americans do not find the cost of cigarettes to be a burden.

Question 51

The purpose of respiratory cilia is to

A)signal the body that respiratory poisons are present.
B)absorb smoke.
C)facilitate gas exchange.
D)clear air passages of pollutants and mucus.

Question 52

Geri has quit smoking.Which of the following changes can she expect to occur first?

A)improvement in sense of taste
B)decrease in risk of stroke
C)improvement in circulation
D)reduction in coughing

Question 53

Clove cigarettes

A)contain fewer toxic components than regular tobacco.
B)contain more tar and nicotine than regular cigarettes.
C)have about the same health risks as cigars.
D)are a safe alternative to regular tobacco cigarettes.

Question 54

Which of the following BEST describes the long-term effects of tobacco use?

A)Beginning to smoke at age 15 cuts life expectancy in half.
B)Smokers are ill more frequently than nonsmokers.
C)Smoking is responsible for almost all cases of sinusitis in the United States.
D)Long-term smoking is worse for men than for women.

Question 55

Which of the following substances can linger in the bloodstream for five hours after exposure to environmental tobacco smoke?

A)carbon monoxide
B)nicotine
C)tar
D)hydrogen cyanide

Question 56

Which of the following BEST describes the quitting process?

A)Telephone quitlines are useful only for people who are ill.
B)Most smokers attempt to quit several times before they finally succeed.
C)Research shows that stopping "cold turkey" is most effective.
D)Only heavy smokers experience withdrawal symptoms.

Question 57

Which of the following BEST describes e-cigarettes?

A)They are recommended by the FDA as a cigarette alternative.
B)They contain tobacco.
C)They may contain some of the same harmful substances as cigarettes.
D)They carry the same warnings as regular cigarettes.

Question 58

White or red patches that appear in the mouth as a result of using spit tobacco are called

A)leukoplakia.
B)gingivitis.
C)dental caries.
D)oral cancer.

Question 59

Smoke emitted from the burning end of a cigarette,cigar,or pipe is referred to as _______________ smoke.

A)mainstream
B)primary
C)secondary
D)sidestream

Question 60

Which of the following health effects are male smokers at higher risk for than female smokers?

A)stroke
B)lung cancer
C)sexual dysfunction
D)osteoporosis

Question 61

Compared with older smokers,adolescents are less vulnerable to developing nicotine dependence.

Question 62

Which of the following smoking cessation products is available over the counter?

A)nicotine inhalers
B)nicotine patches
C)bupropion (Zyban)
D)varinicline (Chantix)

Question 63

Smoking in films has decreased significantly since 1990.

Question 64

Which of the following smoking cessation products has the greatest number of reported side effects?

A)nicotine patches
B)bupropion
C)Chantix
D)Zyban

Question 65

In order to help Rodney quit smoking,Lisa might want to consider

A)hiding his cigarettes.
B)offering to exercise with him.
C)scolding him for smoking.
D)isolating him so he can quit by himself.

Question 66

To increase the chance for success when attempting to quit smoking,you should

A)wear a nicotine patch while you smoke.
B)substitute smokeless tobacco for cigarettes.
C)substitute clove cigarettes.
D)tell your family and friends you want support.

Question 67

Recent neurological studies indicate nicotine acts on the brain in much the same way as cocaine and heroin.

Question 68

The majority of tobacco-related deaths are due to respiratory problems.

Question 69

People who are highly educated are more likely to smoke than people who have low educational attainment.

Question 70

Rates of smoking are consistent across various ethnic groups.

Question 71

Which of the following strategies probably will NOT help Rodney quit smoking?

A)using nicotine replacement therapy
B)attending a formal smoking-cessation group
C)calling a telephone quitline
D)substituting spit tobacco for cigarettes

Question 72

Nicotine acts as a depressant at low doses.

Question 73

For most regular tobacco users,sudden abstinence from nicotine produces withdrawal symptoms.

Question 74

Which of the following is a good way to quit smoking?

A)Try to ignore patterns in your smoking routine.
B)Punish yourself when you relapse.
C)Don't tell friends you're quitting until you prove you can do it.
D)Chew sugarless gum or healthy snacks.

Question 75

Women are more likely than men to report social pressure as a reason for relapsing to smoking.

Question 76

Evidence suggests that the tobacco industry effectively advertises its products to adolescents.

Question 77

The use of "light" or low-tar cigarettes reduces the risk of smoking-related illness.

Question 78

Possessing the DRD2 gene decreases the chances of nicotine addiction.

Question 79

How might Rodney's use of cigarettes affect his ability to have children later in life?

A)Smoking can cause abnormally shaped sperm,reducing fertility.
B)Nicotine increases sperm mobility,making unplanned pregnancy more likely.
C)Smoking increases blood flow to the penis.
D)Smoking does not affect male fertility.

Question 80

Nicotine can be fatal in high doses.