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health test - ATOD
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |