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DSST Health - 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A ______________ drug effect is a dangerous consequence of taking different drugs in the same general category at the same time






2. Body _______________ is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle - bone - fat - and other elements






3. The __________ monitors and regulates the quality of municipal drinking water supplies






4. The second stage is called ________________.






5. A second type of disposition is _____________ - which refers to a nonground burial






6. Because cancerous cells do not possess the ____________ inhibition (a control mechanism that influences the number of cells that can occupy a particular space) of normal cells - they can accumulate and eventually alter the structure of a body organ o






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






8. In the chain of infection - pathogenic agents enter the bodies of uninfected people through the portal of _________






9. Forming an initial adult ___________ is the first developmental task of this age group and is important in order to have a productive and satisfying life.






10. The _________ layer is a layer of triatomic oxygen that surrounds the Earth and filters much of the sun's radiation before it can reach the Earth's surface






11. In urban areas located in cooler climates - sulfur oxides and particulate matter combine with moisture to form a grayish haze known as _______






12. Withdrawal - or ___________ interruptus - is the contraceptive practice in which the erect penis is removed from the vagina just before ejaculation of semen






13. These defense mechanisms are sometimes called ___________ mechanisms.






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






15. Muscular strength can be improved best by training activities that use the _____________ principle






16. ______________ heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump out all the blood that returns to it - which can lead to dangerous fluid accumulations in veins - lungs - and kidneys






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






18. _________ rain is rain that has a lower pH than that normally associated with rain






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






20. Some older people experience a loss of short-term memory. About one in 20 adults develops ___________________ disease - a serious disorder in which the person slowly loses the ability to remember and reason.

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21. Once referred to as venereal diseases - _________'s are infectious diseases that are spread primarily through intimate sexual contact






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






23. Sexual _______________ refers to the direction in which people focus their sexual interests






24. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread air pollutants from ___________ fuel combustion






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






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






27. A __________________ occlusion is a blockage to arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex of the brain






28. ____________ nervosa is a disorder of emotional origin in which binge eating patterns are established and usually accompanied by purging






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






30. ____________ energy production is the body's means of energy production when the respiratory and circulatory systems are able to process and transport a sufficient amount of oxygen to muscle cells






31. 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






32. _________________ - which are the body's primary source of energy - are chemical compounds composed of sugar units






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






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






35. _________ is a general term of a wide variety of crises that result from blood vessel damage in the brain






36. This level of intensity is called the ________.






37. Empowerment is the key to successful ______________ based health promotion






38. ________ is used in the digestion and absorption of food and is the medium in which most of the chemical reactions take place within the body






39. One possible explanation for the conversion of protooncogenes into oncogenes involves the presence of environmental agents known as _______________






40. The principal cause for the development of coronary heart disease is ________________ - which is a buildup of plaque on the inner walls of arteries






41. The fifth developmental task of developing __________ usually presents itself to people between young adulthood and midlife - when it appears important to establish one or more intimate relationships






42. ____________ is a traditional Indian medicine based on herbal remedies






43. The oldest approach to cancer therapy is the _____________ of tissue suspected to contain cancerous cells






44. The emergence of the _______-_______ movement is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions






45. The sixth dimension of health is the _________________ dimension - which reflects the fact that employment satisfaction is directly related to many aspects of a person's health






46. The most common alternative to marriage is _______________.






47. In addition to the living will - the ___________ power of attorney for health care is another important advance medical directive that can assist terminally ill or incapacitated patients






48. The third link in the chain of infection is the ____________ of exit - or the point at which agents leave their reservoirs.






49. In women - ______________ is known as painful intercourse






50. AIDS is caused by HIV - a virus that attacks the __________ ___ cells of the immune system