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Most cancer deaths in the United States are caused by

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diet and smoking

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Which of these ethnic groups has the strongest risk for cancer death?

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African Americans

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Taylor is a 28-year-old stockbroker with a 6-year-old son. She smokes about 30 cigarettes a day and consumes about 5 to 10 alcoholic drinks during a week. Because her mother died of cancer of the esophagus at age 64. Taylor is trying to reduce her risk of cancer. Her best course of action would be to

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quit smoking

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Bruce eats a high in fiber. High-fiber diets have been shown to be protective for__________cancer

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colorectal

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Elsa has recently experienced fatigue, weight change, hair loss, nausea, loss of sexual interest, sleep problems, and loss of appetite after her treatment for cancer. These symptoms are most likely to follow

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chemotherapy

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Janet was told that her cancer originated in her blood, and therefore she is likely to have a form of____________

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leukemia

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In the United States, both prostate cancer and breast cancer

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have high incidence but relatively lower death rates

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Research indicates that psychotherapy can help cancer patients

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reduce the distress of cancer and treatment but not extend their lives

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What is a risk factor for cancer of the cervix?

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large number of sex partners

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Physical activity is most likely to protect women against breast cancer if

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they begin a physical activity program early in their lives and maintain physical activity

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The diagnosis of chronic disease may be seen as a crisis or a psychological transition but both views acknowledge that such a diagnosis

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requires adaptation

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Which of the following has been shows to increase a person's susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease?

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apoliporotein e

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Kyle has had diabetes for the past five years, is overweight, and manages his diabetes by attempting to eat healthier and taking daily medication. Kyle most likely has

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Type 2 Diabetes

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Interventions aimed at teaching diabetes patients to manage their _________can also help improve their management of blood sugar levels.

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depression and stress(a&b)

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The hygiene hypothesis holds that asthma is a result of_____that has become common in modern society.

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cleanliness

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Feelings of loss that Alzheimer's caregivers experience often begin

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with the diagnosis

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_____diabetes is the most common type of diabetes, representing_____of all cases of diabetes.

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Type 2; 90-95%

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During the decade from 1995 to 2005, the incidence of HIV infection grew faster for

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male-female sexual contact

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For a person with a terminal illness, a personal re-examination of his or her life

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may lead the person to find a new meaning in his or her life

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What type of sensory stimulation therapy may be most beneficial for Alzheimer's patients?

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Music

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A disorder characterized by the obstruction of respiratory passages and loss of bronchial elasticity is

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emphysema

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When considering sales in Eastern Europe and China, some evidence suggests that tobacco companies will

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continue to report large profits

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Of the following, which group is more likely to be current smokers?

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poorer adults compared to wealthier adults

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Madison is a nonsmoking 16-year-old high school sophomore who has a large cigarette-sponsored poster in her bedroom. Compared with nonsmoking Wendy, who has no such poster in her room, Madison is more likely to

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begin smoking

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Pat, a smoker who fears that stopping smoking would lead to weight gain, is most likely

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a woman under 30 years of age

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The decline in the rate of cigarette smoking in the United States can be traced to

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a report from the U.S. Surgeon General that linked smoking with adverse health effects

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Who is more likely to begin smoking as a means of weight control?

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teenage girls with a fear of weight gain

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The use of smokeless tobacco

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is similar to cigarette smoking in terms of onset, patters of use, social influences, and attempts to quit

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In trying to prevent people from smoking, educational programs such as lectures and government pamphlets

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are not very effective

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A systematic review of nicotine replacement therapy indicated that this approach is

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more effective than a placebo

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With regard to the consumption of alcohol in the United States, it is more accurate to say that about

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66% of adults drink; about 10% binge drink

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Kane, a college senior, has been a moderate drinker for the past two years. Now, he needs more beers than he did two years ago to feel "buzzed", which suggests that he has developed

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tolerance

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Martha drinks every day. Several times she has tried to quit but seems to be unable abstain. Her pattern of drinking most closely describes Jelinek's concept of_____alcoholism.

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delta

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The Alcoholics Anonymous doctrine

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calls for complete abstinence

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Disulfiram is used in the treatment of alcohol abuse

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because it produces unpleasant effects if a person taking it also drinks

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Heavy consumption of alcohol may affect pregnancy by

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decreasing fertility and increasing the risk of fetal alcohol syndrome

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Korsakoff syndrome is sometimes found among long-term, heavy users of alcohol and is characterized by

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confusion, disorientation, and memory impairment

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Physical symptoms, such as restlessness, irritability, and tremors, may occur when a person is experiencing____from alcohol

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withdrawal

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Liver damage or mouth cancer are considered _____ of alcohol and motor vehicle accidents or aggressive behaviors are_______.

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direct hazards; indirect hazards

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All of the following are benefits of being a light to moderate drinker of alcohol EXCEPT:

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lower chance of hemorrhagic stroke

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