Question 1

In some cases, health insurance covers part or all of the costs of smoking cessation programs, medications, or products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As soon as a smoker quits, the body will begin the process of repairing itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Describe at least four of the cancer risks faced by long-term users of smokeless tobacco.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following)
1.

Question 5

Identify three factors that influence a smoker's risk of developing lung cancer.

Accepted Answer

1. Number of cigarettes smoked each day;

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Joe started smoking in college. List at least four reasons that college students say they smoke.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following)
1. Control o

Question 8

A smoker is more likely to develop blood clots because smoking

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Smokeless tobacco is not as addictive as cigarettes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The purpose of the nicotine patch is to

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 12

A finely ground powdered form of smokeless tobacco is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 15

The rate of cigarette smoking among college students is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Ending Tobacco Use

In some cases, health insurance covers part or all of the costs of smoking cessation programs, medications, or products.

As soon as a smoker quits, the body will begin the process of repairing itself.

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

Describe at least four of the cancer risks faced by long-term users of smokeless tobacco.

Identify three factors that influence a smoker's risk of developing lung cancer.

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

Joe started smoking in college. List at least four reasons that college students say they smoke.

A smoker is more likely to develop blood clots because smoking

Smokeless tobacco is not as addictive as cigarettes.

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

The purpose of the nicotine patch is to

A finely ground powdered form of smokeless tobacco is

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

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

The rate of cigarette smoking among college students is

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

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

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

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

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

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