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DSST Health - 2

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  • 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. The fifth stage of infection is known as the _______________ stage - also called the convalescence stage - and is characterized by apparent recovery from the invading agent






2. ____________ disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression






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






4. A ___________ headache is a very severe headache that can be triggered by stress.






5. It consists of four stages. The first is the ____________ stage.






6. The term ______________ system refers to the body's blood vessels






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






8. Physically - emotionally - socially - and occupationally - elderly people must accept at least some decline. For areas of decline in which some measure of reversal is possible - the elderly have an opportunity to seek ________________.






9. The second component of the body's protective defenses is the cellular system - or more commonly - the _____________ system






10. Scientists who study the effects of stress on health often refer to two primary personality types as type ___ and type B.






11. ______________ exercises use mechanical devices that provide resistances that consistently overload muscles throughout the entire range of motion






12. One example of an ____________ relationship is controlling behavior - when one partner attempts to manage the daily activities of the other partner






13. ___________ is the refusal to recognize reality.






14. _______________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the necessary amount of oxygen is not available






15. They have established a ___________ identity






16. Cancer of the colon and __________ has a combined incidence and death rate second only to that of lung cancer






17. The third stage of the sexual response pattern for males and females is the ___________ stage






18. _____________ are a class of drugs that includes a variety of volatile compounds that generally produce unpredictable - drunklike effects in users






19. The fourth link in the chain of infection is the mode of ________________ - or the way that pathogens are passed from reservoirs to susceptible hosts






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






21. Cancer of the _____________ is the third most common form of cancer in men and a leading cause of death from cancer in older men






22. ____________ abuse refers to violence committed against a domestic partner






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






24. The _______________ Approach - developed by Sigmund Freud - focuses on a person's development during childhood and how this relates to their subconscious motivations






25. Criminal acts directed at a person or group solely because of a specific characteristic - such as race - religion - ethnic background - or political belief are referred to as bias and _________ crimes






26. How you feel about yourself is known as your ______-________






27. ______________ is a primary - chronic disease with genetic - psychosocial - and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations






28. The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 is now referred to as Medicare Part _____






29. Cancer of the ____________ is among the least common forms of cancer; however - it represents the most common solid tumor in men between the ages of 20 and 34 years






30. The _______________ phase is the portion of tobacco smoke composed of small suspended particles.






31. Supported by the respiratory and circulatory system - muscular _________________ is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to function over time






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






33. Alcoholics ___________ is a voluntary support group of recovering alcoholics who meet regularly to help each other get and stay sober






34. Caused by a nongonoccal bacterium - ____________ is considered to be the most prevalent STD in the United States today






35. Diseases associated with smokeless tobacco include oral cancer - periodontal disease and cancer of the digestive and ___________ systems






36. The process whereby gender _______________ is transmitted to the child is usually more obvious than the practices observed during the gender identity period.






37. When used on a routine basis - _______ medications should be carefully discussed with a physician or pharmacist.






38. In the fourth stage - or the ____________ stage - the first signs of recovery occur






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






40. Noncancerous - or ___________ tumors do not spread






41. ___________ are the strong - immediate reactions that you feel in response to an experience






42. The American Cancer Society recommends women begin routine mammograms at age ______






43. Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream principally through the process of _______________






44. ________________ injuries are injuries that have occurred without anyone intending that any harm be done






45. ______________ drugs work by destroying cancer cells' ability to use important materials or carry out cell division in a normal manner






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






47. The emotional feelings that people experience after the death of a friend or relative are collectively called _________






48. Like the particulate phase - the ____________ phase of tobacco smoke is composed of a variety of physiological active compounds - including carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide - ammonia - hydrogen cyanide - isoprene - acetaldehyde - and acetone






49. _____________ is an inflammatory process in the liver and can be caused by several viruses






50. __________ gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium