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Chapter 10
Final Exam
6
Health Care
Undergraduate 3
02/21/2011

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Term
Define analgesic.
Definition
drugs that relieve pain
Term
Define and explain tolerance.
Definition
more and more of the drug is needed to achieve the desired effect; puts you at risk for an overdose
Term
Define the methods/modes of intake of drugs.
Definition
mouth, injection, inhalation, absorption, implantation
Term
What method of drug intake affects the body the fastest?
Definition
inhalation
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What is blood alcohol concentration dependent upon (list)?
Definition
amount consumed
rate of consumption
body size
body fat %
gender
feelings
food eaten
presence of other drugs
age
carbonation
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What is the greatest danger of using stimulant drugs?
Definition
immediate death
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