Test on Public Health: Diseases and First Aid

Question 1: Both caffeine and marijuana are classified as substances that can be misused in substance abuse.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that legal substances such as caffeine can be involved in substance abuse, and illegal substances such as marijuana can also be involved.

Question 2: Based on the provided study materials, which of the following are identified as factors that increase the risk of substance abuse?

A. Curiosity and a desire to experiment with different substances

B. Strong social support from family and friends

C. Peer pressure and a need to fit in with friends

D. Emotional distress, anxiety, or existing mental health disorders

Explanation: The study materials state that people may start using drugs due to curiosity, wanting to fit in with friends, or peer pressure. It also mentions that emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders increase the risk of substance abuse. Strong social support is identified as a factor in prevention and recovery, not a cause of abuse.

Question 3: All infectious diseases are treated with antibiotics.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Treatment for infectious diseases depends on the type of infection; bacterial diseases are usually treated with antibiotics, while viral infections can often be controlled with antiviral medication or other medicines.

Question 4: Based on the study materials, which of the following are listed as ways to prevent infectious diseases?

A. Good hygiene and safe food preparation

B. Avoiding contact with infected people

C. Regular consumption of antiviral medication

D. Vaccination

Explanation: The study materials state that prevention of infectious diseases includes good hygiene, hand washing, vaccination, safe food preparation and avoiding contact with infected people. Regular consumption of antiviral medication is a treatment strategy, not a general prevention method listed for all infectious diseases.

Question 5: Genetics can play a role in cardiometabolic risk factors.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Genetics may also play a role in some cases.