Notre Dame University

HEA 201- Health Awareness

Sample final exam questions
Fall 2014- 2015
Multiple- Choice Questions: Choose One Correct Answer.
1) A pregnant woman
a) May consume about one alcoholic drink per day
b) May consume about two alcoholic drinks per day
c) May consume about seven alcoholic drinks per week
d) should avoid alcohol
2) Before age 40, women are generally more protected than men from
cardiovascular disease because
a) hormone replacement therapy has a protective role against atherosclerosis
b) estrogens lower LDL to HDL ratio
c) women bear children and this helps protect their blood vessels from injury
d) none of the above
3) Atherosclerosis
a) is the formation of fatty plaques on walls of vessels
b) occurs only in men
c) only affects coronary (heart) arteries
d) all of the above
4) Which of the following statements about cancer is false?
a) It is a state of uncontrolled cell division.
b) It results in abnormal cell growth and formation of tumors.
c) Benign tumors are usually life-threatening because of unlimited
growth.
d) Cancerous cells can metastasize and affect other tissues and organs.
5) Becoming accustomed to a drug and needing increasing doses of it to achieve
desired effects is referred to as
a) intoxication
b) tolerance
c) withdrawal
d) misuse
6) In the treatment of severe drug abuse, medications are
a) to be avoided
b) necessary to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and their potential
health complications
c) optional and generally recommended for people with a latent mental disorder
d) none of the above
7) Factors that influence the development of drug abuse disorders include:
a) peer pressure
b) psychological factors

c) genetic differences
d) all of the above
8) Drug consumption can affect
a) physical health
b) psychological health
c) social health
d) all of the above
9) Following a friends advice to start an antibiotic treatment without medical
prescription/supervision is an example of
a) drug misuse
b) drug abuse
c) addiction
d) drug abuse disorder
10)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Carbon monoxide
can settle in airways and damage cilia
is a thick, sticky dark fluid which causes cancer
reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity in blood
all of the above

11)
Which of the following about the link between cigarette smoking and risk of
heart disease is INCORRECT?
a) nicotine over stimulates the heart
b) smoking decreases blood clotting
c) oxygen supply to the heart is reduced
d) smoke residues can damage the lining of the coronary arteries
12)
a)
b)
c)
d)

The term for high blood pressure is

peripheral vascular disease
hypotension
hypertension
systolic elevation

13)
a)
b)
c)
d)

When the blood supply to a portion of the brain is blocked, this causes a
stroke
loss of consciousness
heart attack
dizzy spells

14)
Johns blood pressure reading is 130/75. Accordingly, which of the following
statements is TRUE?
a) His blood pressure is within acceptable limits
b) His systolic blood pressure is above ideal
c) He is hypertensive and should seek medical advice
d) none of the above
15)
Detection of artery blockage is done by
a) mammography

b) angiography
c) ultrasonography
d) none of the above
16)
Bachir is 60 years old with high blood pressure and diabetes. He is having
episodes of chest pain when he climbs the stairs. Which is true?
a) his symptoms are due to lack of fitness and smoking
b) he is not at risk of developing a heart attack
c) he has to see his doctor immediately
d) he will get better if he stops smoking and performs regular exercise
17)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Which of the following types of cancer starts in the epithelium?

carcinomas
sarcomas
leukemias
lymphomas

18)
All of the following are dietary guidelines that may reduce the risk of cancer
except
a) avoid cured, pickled or smoked meats
b) reduce your intake of vitamin D
c) eat plenty of antioxidant- rich foods
d) reduce the fat in your diet
19)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Factors that increase risk of cancer:

Family history of cancer
Some viral infections
Sun exposure
All of the above may increase risk of cancer

20)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Cancer can be treated with

electric shock therapy
ultrasound therapy
radiation therapy
all of the above

21)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Which of the following statements concerning skin cancer is false?

melanoma is the deadliest type of skin cancer
a person with marked freckling on the back is at higher risk for skin cancer
a suspicious mole would be a darkly pigmented asymmetrical one
none of the above

22)
Which of the following statements concerning sunlight and skin cancer is
false?
a) sunlamps are a risk-free alternative to sunlight exposure
b) UVB are more damaging than UVA
c) protective clothing is recommended besides using reliable sunscreens
d) none of the above
23)

Which of the following is not a risk factor for breast cancer?

a)
b)
c)
d)

breast cancer genes

hormone replacement therapy
having many children before age 30
having a low fruit and vegetable intake

24)
Mixing barbiturates and alcohol has up to 4 times the depressant effect than
either drug has alone. This is an example of ____________ interaction.
a) Potentiating
b) Synergistic
c) Antagonistic
d) Additive
25)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Which route of administration gets drugs into the blood stream the fastest?
oral ingestion
intravenous injection
intramuscular injection
subcutaneous injection

26)
a)
b)
c)
d)

All of the following are considered opioids except

cocaine
codeine
heroin
morphine

27)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Drug abusers can develop

Brain damage
Malnourishment
Sudden heart attacks
All of the above

28)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Which of the following statements concerning drugs is true?

They always heal you
Over-the-counter drugs have no side effects
The word drugs always implies illegal psychoactive drugs
None of the above

29)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Which of the following is a hallucinogen?

marijuana
heroin
cocaine
LSD

30)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Benzodiazepines are
anxiolytics
opioids
amphetamines
anabolic steroids

31)
Caffeine
a) increases heart rate and urination

b) decreases heart rate and urination

c) increases heart rate and decreases urination
d) decreases heart rate and increases urination
32)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Which of the following statements concerning caffeine intoxication is FALSE?

it can result from as little as 2 coffee cups per day in caffeine-sensitive people
it can create dependence
it can lead to insomnia and nervousness
none of the above

33)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Concerning alcohol intake, which of the following is true?

taking alcohol while you are on medications will not cause you harm
eating while drinking increases alcohol absorption
regular drinkers have less alcohol metabolizing enzymes
some people incorrectly use alcohol as a medicine to put them to
sleep or relieve their pains

34)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Alcohol abuse can:

make you prone to other substance abuse
cause liver failure
worsen stomach ulcers
all of the above

35)
a)
b)
c)
d)

The type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages is

methanol
butanol
ethanol
paracetamol

36)
a)
b)
c)
d)

A bottle of 100-proof bourbon is what percent alcohol?

40%
50%
80%
100%

37)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Which of the following blood alcohol levels is considered deadly?

0.1%
0.2%
0.3%
0.4%

38)
a)
b)
c)
d)

The main detoxifying organ in the body is the

lung
stomach
liver
heart

39)
How long does it take the alcohol in a typical drink to reach the bloodstream?
a) 15 seconds
b) 15 minutes

c) 25 minutes
d) 1 hour
40)
a)
b)
c)
d)

The carcinogenic agent found in cigarettes is

nicotine
tar
carbon monoxide
all of the above

41)
a)
b)
c)
d)

The addictive compound present in tobacco is

tar
nicotine
carbon monoxide
a and b

42)
A condition characterized by loss of elasticity of the lungs and difficulty
breathing highly associated with regular tobacco smoking is called
a) emphysema
b) chronic bronchitis
c) chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD)
d) asthma
43)
All of the following are true statements concerning health risks in women
smokers except
a) Women smokers have higher rates of cancer
b) Women smokers experience menopause later than normal
c) Women smokers have higher rates of cardiovascular diseases
d) Women smokers have more pregnancy problems