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3.4.2 test (cst): drugs
question 20 of 20
kip started using tobacco about two months ago. he smokes multiple times
a day. which consequence is kip at risk for as a result of his tobacco use?

a. blood - borne illnesses
b. fetal alcohol syndrome
c. addiction
d. dui or dwi

Explanation:

• Option A: Blood - borne illnesses are typically spread through contact with infected blood (e.g., sharing needles), not tobacco use.
• Option B: Fetal alcohol syndrome is caused by a mother's alcohol consumption during pregnancy, not tobacco use.
• Option C: Tobacco contains nicotine, which is highly addictive. Since Kip smokes multiple times a day and has been using tobacco for two months, he is at risk of becoming addicted.
• Option D: DUI/DWI (Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Intoxicated) is related to alcohol or drug - impaired driving, not tobacco use.

Answer:

C. Addiction