Question

unit 4 knowledge check

1. the addictive toxic substance present in all tobacco products is called (ch 11)

a. carcinogen
b. carbon monoxide
c. adrenaline
d. nicotine

1. which of the following is not an effective self - management strategy to help stop using nicotine? (ch 11)

a. setting a \quit date\
b. pushing yourself if you slip up
c. asking friends and family to support your efforts

1. what does the term gras stand for? (ch 11)

a. good resources are safe
b. government regulated and standardized
c. generally recognized as safe
d. genetically revised and secure

1. what type of drug is alcohol? (ch 12)

a. vasopressin
b. stimulant
c. depressant
d. hormone

1. the use of alcohol to handle issues such as negative feelings or difficulty sleeping is called? (ch 12)

a. a co - occurring disorder
b. self - medication

Explanation:

1. Nicotine is the addictive toxic substance in tobacco.
2. Pushing yourself harshly if you slip - up is not a helpful self - management strategy for quitting nicotine as it can cause more stress.
3. GRAS stands for Generally Recognized As Safe in the context of food substances.
4. Alcohol is a depressant that slows down the central nervous system.
5. Using alcohol to deal with negative feelings or sleep issues is self - medication.

Answer:

1. d. Nicotine
2. b. Pushing yourself if you slip up
3. c. Generally Recognized As Safe
4. c. Depressant
5. b. Self - medication