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DSST Health - 2

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems






2. An ___________ is an inscription on a grave marker or monument






3. Elder abuse can take many forms - but the most common is _____________






4. Three common aspects of addictive behavior are ______________ - compulsion - and loss of control.






5. The fourth developmental task is developing _________ skills






6. From the third month until birth - the embryo is called a __________






7. Pulmonary ____________ is an irreversible disease process in which the alveoli are destroyed






8. People whose preference for sexual partners includes both genders are referred to as ____________






9. A _______________ risk factor is an attribute that a person has or is exposed to that increases the likelihood that he or she will develop some form of heart disease






10. By _________ adulthood - the aging process has changed a person's physical appearance






11. This process is called ____________ identification.






12. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.






13. ______________ is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents to correct underlying imbalances






14. The occurrence of more than the expected number of cases of a disease in a particular community or region is called an ____________






15. __________ ___________ is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature when averaged across seasons and geographical regions






16. Also known as the 'good cholesterol' - _________ transports cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver - where it is eventually removed from the body






17. The second stage is called ________________.






18. _______________ is a viral infection characterized by weakness - fatigue - swollen glands - sore throat - and low-grade fever






19. The sixth link in the chain of infection is the _______ ________






20. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs - _______________ needs are the most basic needs






21. _____________'s theories about the importance of the subconscious in personality development are the basis for the psychoanalytic approach to personality






22. Hans Selye coined the word ____________ for harmful - unpleasant stress.






23. ______________ heart disease is the final stage in a series of complications started by a streptococcal infection of the throat (strep throat)






24. This is known as the five stages of infection. The first stage of infection is the ______________ stage.






25. A strong affection or deep concern for another person is _______.






26. Some physical disorders that result from stress are ________________.






27. The Drug Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 adds up to ______ years to the prison sentence of any rapist who uses a drug to incapacitate a victim






28. If a relationship progresses - passionate love is replaced by _____________ love






29. An _______________ is a recurrent - irrational - unwanted thought or impulse






30. Survivors of traumatic events may develop a condition called _______ _____________ stress disorder.






31. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






32. _____________ is most frequently found in the skin - nose - mouth - throat - stomach - intestinal tract - glands - nerves - breasts - urinary and genital structures - lungs - kidneys - and liver.






33. After ovulation - the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle starts when the remnants of the graafian follicle restructure themselves into a corpus ____________






34. ___________ improves memory and alertness and can help people perform cognitive tasks at peak levels






35. Because some physicians and families find it difficult to support indirect euthanasia - many people are starting to use legal documents - called advance medical _____________






36. Because of its vague symptoms - ____________ cancer has been referred to as a silent cancer






37. Induced abortions undertaken during the sixth through ninth weeks of pregnancy are generally done through ____________ aspiration of the uterine contents






38. A ____________ is a preference for unusual sexual practices






39. Alcohol - also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol - is the principal product of _________________






40. ________________ is the enrichment of a body of water with nutrients - which causes overabundant growth of plants






41. Positive use of stress is called ____________.






42. A transition such as divorce - separation - or loss of a job at around age 40 is sometimes called a mid-life ____________






43. For young girls - the onset of menstruation - called ____________ - occurs around age 13 but may come somewhat earlier or later.






44. A potentially fatal elevation of the BAC - often resulting from heavy - rapid consumption of alcohol is known as __________ alcohol intoxication






45. _______________ is an acquired reaction to a drug in which continued intake of the same dose has diminishing effects






46. Young _______________ is a time of major transitions for people






47. The trash that is collected from our homes is referred to as ________.






48. _____________ cancer is one of the most lethal forms of cancer - with a survival rate of only 4% at 5 years after diagnosis






49. _______________ is a general term under which a variety of infectious respiratory conditions can be placed






50. Sexual ______________ consists of unwanted attention of a sexual nature that creates embarrassment or stress