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health test - ATOD
Term | Definition |
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max BAC for over 21 | 0.08% |
max BAC for under 21 | 0% or 0.01% |
pathogens | penicillin, tamiflu |
promoting health | allergy meds, anti-depressants |
prescription pain reliever | narcotics |
additive interactions | when medicines work together in a positive way towards the same way |
synergistic effect | when two or more medicines are taken together and have a greater effect than when taken alone |
antagonistic interaction | when the effect of one medicine reduces or cancels the effect of the other medicine |
OTC stands for | over the counter |
what organ in the body oxidizes alcohol? | the liver |
The neurotransmitter that is released when people use drugs | dopamine |
when the body becomes used to the effect of a drug/alcohol or medicine | tolerance |
when someone drinkings more than five drinks in one sitting | binge drinking |
at what rate does alcohol raise your BAC level? | 0.02 per hour |
serving sizes - hard alcohol | 1.5 oz |
serving sizes - wine | 5 oz |
serving sizes - beer | 12 oz |
what would happen to the baby if a pregnant women drinks? | Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) |
which classification of drugs causes hyperactivity? | stimulants |
two ways THC can affect the brain | higher anxiety, higher paranoia |
why are teenagers at greater risk from the effects of drugs or alcohol compared to adults? | damages the brain and causes them to make bad decisions when they get older |