Question 1

You work for a marketing firm and have been asked to develop a mass media prevention strategy that has never been used.What will it be?

Accepted Answer

A)  one that tailors campaign messages at a population of drug users
B)  one that will raise knowledge levels
C)  one that focuses on decreasing the incidence of driving under the influence
D)  one that involves short slogan-type messages A

Question 2

You have been asked to organize a smoking education program with limited resources.Which student population will you work with to have the greatest chance of success?

Accepted Answer

A)  4th grade students
B)  6th grade students
C)  9th grade students
D)  12th grade students B

Question 3

Define and give examples of:
a.primary prevention
b.secondary prevention
c.tertiary prevention

Accepted Answer

Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention are three levels of health care interventions aimed at preventing diseases, limiting the impact of an existing disease, and managing long-term health problems, respectively.

a. Primary Prevention:
Primary prevention aims to prevent diseases or injuries before they occur. This level of prevention focuses on reducing risk factors and enhancing overall health to keep people from developing diseases or experiencing injuries in the first place. Examples of primary prevention include:

- Immunization programs to prevent infectious diseases like measles, influenza, and polio.
- Education about healthy lifestyle choices such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption.
- Legislation to enforce the use of seatbelts and helmets to prevent injuries.
- Public health campaigns promoting the use of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer.

b. Secondary Prevention:
Secondary prevention involves detecting and treating a disease or injury early to halt or slow its progression. This level of prevention targets people who have risk factors or preclinical forms of diseases. Examples of secondary prevention include:

- Screening tests like mammograms for early detection of breast cancer or colonoscopies for colorectal cancer.
- Blood pressure monitoring and treatment for individuals with hypertension to prevent complications such as heart attacks or strokes.
- Regular check-ups and monitoring for people with risk factors for diabetes, to identify and manage the condition early on.

c. Tertiary Prevention:
Tertiary prevention focuses on managing and improving quality of life for people with chronic diseases or long-term injuries. The goal is to reduce the impact of the disease, prevent complications, and restore function as much as possible. Examples of tertiary prevention include:

- Rehabilitation programs for stroke or heart attack survivors to regain as much independence and functionality as possible.
- Support groups and psychological counseling for individuals with chronic illnesses to help them cope with their conditions.
- Ongoing treatment and management for chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes to minimize complications and maintain health.
- Pain management and palliative care services for patients with terminal illnesses to improve their comfort and quality of life.

Each level of prevention plays a crucial role in the overall health care system, aiming to maintain and improve public health through various strategies and interventions.

Question 4

Martin and his friends have all turned 18.To celebrate,they are planning a road trip to a province in Canada where they can drink legally.Where are they going?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nova Scotia
B)  British Columbia
C)  Prince Edward Island
D)  Quebec

Question 5

Rupert Wilkinson argues that we need to get more emotional about the drug problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which identified principle of drug abuse prevention is being following in a group which emphasizes peer discussion,what-if games,and parent role-playing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Principle 11
B)  Principle 13
C)  Principle 15
D)  Principle 16

Question 7

One advantage of the sociocultural model is that it is applicable to every part of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is considered a gateway drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol
B)  heroin
C)  cocaine
D)  LSD

Question 9

What type of program would a high school create in order to launch its new anti-drug initiative that focuses on the harmful consequences of drug use?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary prevention
B)  contemplation
C)  tertiary prevention
D)  precontemplation

Question 10

Identify and describe the early signs of potential drug problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and describe the early signs of...

Question 11

Which type of prevention programs often involve values clarification and decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  affect-oriented
B)  workplace
C)  parent-focused
D)  mass media

Question 12

Which type of prevention program would include vocational training or developing a new hobby as elements of the program?

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative behaviour
B)  affect-oriented
C)  resistance-skills training
D)  harm reduction

Question 13

You have been asked to lead a DARE program that will soon be launched in a newly built school.Who are you?

Accepted Answer

A)  a senior-level high school student
B)  a teacher
C)  a law enforcement officer
D)  a counsellor

Question 14

Which model of prevention advocates using advertising and education approaches to the problem of driving after drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  sociocultural
B)  distribution of consumption
C)  proscriptive
D)  prescriptive

Question 15

A major strength of the sociocultural model is that it can be widely applied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If efforts are made to prevent drug-taking behaviour prior to it occurring,what would this type of strategy be referred to as?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary prevention
B)  secondary prevention
C)  tertiary prevention
D)  contemplation

Question 17

You inform the judge the reason you broke into a car was to steal the computer so you could sell it to support your drug addiction.What type of intervention will the judge most likely use in response to substance misuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary prevention
B)  secondary prevention
C)  rebound restitution
D)  tertiary prevention

Question 18

The community social enhancement and education committee has asked you to implement the most widely used resistance-oriented prevention program.Which one is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  MADD
B)  SADD
C)  DARE
D)  SOS

Question 19

Which type of intervention has development of responsible attitudes and/or substance use behaviours as a goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  primary prevention
B)  secondary prevention
C)  tertiary prevention
D)  contemplation

Question 20

The social work department at a school system decided to design a program that discusses alternatives to drinking among high-school students who have already been exposed to alcohol in some form.Which category would this program fit into?

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary prevention
B)  contemplation
C)  tertiary prevention
D)  precontemplation

Exam 15: Prevention of Substance Abuse

You work for a marketing firm and have been asked to develop a mass media prevention strategy that has never been used.What will it be?

You have been asked to organize a smoking education program with limited resources.Which student population will you work with to have the greatest chance of success?

Define and give examples of: a.primary prevention b.secondary prevention c.tertiary prevention

Martin and his friends have all turned 18.To celebrate,they are planning a road trip to a province in Canada where they can drink legally.Where are they going?

Rupert Wilkinson argues that we need to get more emotional about the drug problem.

Which identified principle of drug abuse prevention is being following in a group which emphasizes peer discussion,what-if games,and parent role-playing?

One advantage of the sociocultural model is that it is applicable to every part of the world.

Which of the following is considered a gateway drug?

What type of program would a high school create in order to launch its new anti-drug initiative that focuses on the harmful consequences of drug use?

Identify and describe the early signs of potential drug problems.

Which type of prevention programs often involve values clarification and decision making?

Which type of prevention program would include vocational training or developing a new hobby as elements of the program?

You have been asked to lead a DARE program that will soon be launched in a newly built school.Who are you?

Which model of prevention advocates using advertising and education approaches to the problem of driving after drinking?

A major strength of the sociocultural model is that it can be widely applied.

If efforts are made to prevent drug-taking behaviour prior to it occurring,what would this type of strategy be referred to as?

You inform the judge the reason you broke into a car was to steal the computer so you could sell it to support your drug addiction.What type of intervention will the judge most likely use in response to substance misuse?

The community social enhancement and education committee has asked you to implement the most widely used resistance-oriented prevention program.Which one is it?

Which type of intervention has development of responsible attitudes and/or substance use behaviours as a goal?

The social work department at a school system decided to design a program that discusses alternatives to drinking among high-school students who have already been exposed to alcohol in some form.Which category would this program fit into?