Deck 15: Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Question 1

Giving a very intoxicated person a cold shower is a good strategy to help her or him sober up.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Cirrhosis may cause no outward signs in some people.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Alcohol is metabolized at the same rate in all individuals.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The process of distillation is used to improve the taste of alcoholic beverages.

Question 5

If absorption of alcohol exceeds the rate of metabolism, the blood alcohol concentration will steadily increase.

Question 6

For people who drink three or more drinks per day, it is safe to take acetaminophen; aspirin, however, should be avoided.

Question 7

The rate of alcohol metabolism is largely determined by genetic factors.

Question 8

Having a hangover impairs a person's ability to operate an automobile.

Question 9

An initial effect of alcohol use is light-headedness.

Question 10

Fortified wines have a higher alcohol content than other wines.

Question 11

Fermentation and distillation are the same process used to make different types of alcoholic beverages.

Question 12

Cirrhosis is an alcohol-induced condition characterized by the destruction of digestive enzymes.

Question 13

The stimulant effect of alcohol results because the inhibitory centers of the brain are depressed.

Question 14

The effects of a hangover cease when the BAC drops to zero.

Question 15

The main site of alcohol metabolism is the small intestine.

Question 16

A heavily intoxicated person is more likely to be angry than happy.

Question 17

The symptoms of a hangover include headache, shakiness, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and impaired mental functioning.

Question 18

Most alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream from the stomach.

Question 19

The higher a person's blood alcohol concentration, the greater the level of intoxication.

Question 20

It takes about 1/2 hour for the body to metabolize one drink.

Question 21

Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by maternal use of alcohol during pregnancy, is linked to later criminal activity in affected offspring.

Question 22

Which of the following beverages has the highest concentration of alcohol?

A) sherry
B) wine
C) ale
D) gin

Question 23

The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) decrease and eventually go away as a child with FAS ages.

Question 24

Ales and malt liquors have ____________ of alcohol per volume more than beer has.

A) greater than 10%
B) 8-10%
C) 5-8%
D) 2-3%

Question 25

Evidence suggests that alcohol consumption may have both good and bad consequences for the cardiovascular system.

Question 26

Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE?

A) The main site of alcohol metabolism is the large intestine.
B) All forms of alcohol are safe for consumption.
C) Eating food before drinking increases the body's rate of absorption of alcohol.
D) All alcohol consumed is eventually absorbed by your body.

Question 27

Which of the following types of alcohol is safely consumable?

A) ethyl
B) methyl
C) isopropyl
D) butyl

Question 28

Alcohol provides ____________ calories per gram.

A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 10

Question 29

Wines with the highest concentration of alcohol are called

A) concentrated.
B) fermented.
C) champagne.
D) fortified.

Question 30

There is no safe level of alcohol consumption for pregnant women.

Question 31

Alcohol is similar to other drugs in that all the following may be true, EXCEPT

A) its use can lead to dependence.
B) its physiological effects can cause long-term damage.
C) its use may lead to improved health outcomes at all ages.
D) it can impair short-term functioning.

Question 32

In Canada, any beverage containing _____________ percent or more alcohol by volume is considered an alcoholic beverage.

A) 0.5
B) 0.8
C) 1.1
D) 2.0

Question 33

Beer usually contains what percentage of alcohol?

A) 3-6%
B) 9-14%
C) 20-25%
D) 35-50%

Question 34

A standard drink contains about

A) 10 grams of alcohol.
B) 13.6 grams of alcohol.
C) 17.2 grams of alcohol.
D) 20 grams of alcohol.

Question 35

For people under age 35, any amount of alcohol consumption increases mortality rates.

Question 36

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) consists solely of physical abnormalities.

Question 37

The approximate concentration of alcohol in table wines is

A) 3-6%.
B) 6-8%.
C) 9-14%.
D) 20%.

Question 38

The process of fermentation of fruits is generally utilized in making

A) gin.
B) wine.
C) whiskey.
D) vodka.

Question 39

Women develop cirrhosis with a lower level of alcohol consumption than do men.

Question 40

Moderate consumption of alcohol may provide some protection for the cardiovascular system by increasing low-density lipoproteins.

Question 41

Initial effects of low concentrations of alcohol include all the following, EXCEPT

A) relaxation.
B) light-headedness.
C) sleepiness.
D) decreased inhibitions.

Question 42

At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to experience unsteadiness in walking and standing?

A) 0.05%
B) 0.05-0.10%
C) 0.10-0.15%
D) 0.20-0.30%

Question 43

What percentage of ingested alcohol is NOT metabolized in the liver, but is excreted unchanged?

A) 10-15%
B) 15-20%
C) 1-2%
D) 2-10%

Question 44

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the relationship between eating and alcohol consumption?

A) Eating slows alcohol's intoxicating effects in men more than it does in women.
B) Eating slows alcohol's intoxicating effects in women more than it does in men.
C) Eating reduces the amount of alcohol absorbed in the small intestine.
D) Eating slows alcohol absorption.

Question 45

The rate of metabolism of alcohol

A) is faster in chronic drinkers than it is in occasional drinkers.
B) is faster in occasional drinkers than in chronic drinkers.
C) does not affect blood alcohol concentration.
D) is slower when a person is asleep.

Question 46

What are the estimated hours required to metabolize a BAC of.05 percent?

A) 2-3 hours
B) 4-6 hours
C) 6-10 hours
D) 10-24 hours

Question 47

The carbonation in an alcoholic beverage like champagne

A) slows the absorption rate of alcohol, thereby decreasing the degree of impairment.
B) speeds up the absorption rate of alcohol, thereby increasing the degree of impairment.
C) has no effect on the absorption rate of alcohol, therefore having no effect on the degree of impairment.
D) prevents the absorption of alcohol, thereby eliminating risk of impairment.

Question 48

Which of the following does NOT influence how long it takes for alcohol to be absorbed in the stomach?

A) carbonation
B) the time of day that alcohol is consumed
C) food in the stomach
D) the proof of the beverage

Question 49

Alcohol is classified as a(n)

A) depressant.
B) opioid derivative.
C) narcotic.
D) stimulant.

Question 50

At what blood alcohol concentration could a person become unconscious?

A) 0.10-0.15%
B) 0.20-0.25%
C) 0.30-0.35%
D) 0.40-0.45%

Question 51

The main site of alcohol metabolism is in the

A) small intestine.
B) stomach.
C) colon.
D) liver.

Question 52

At what blood alcohol concentration is pain perception significantly impaired?

A) 0.05-0.10%
B) 0.10-0.15%
C) 0.15-0.30%
D) > 0.30%

Question 53

How many hours would be required to metabolize a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10-0.15 percent?

A) more than 24 hours
B) 10-24 hours
C) 6-10 hours
D) 3-6 hours

Question 54

Females usually become intoxicated more quickly than males because

A) they have a lower alcohol tolerance.
B) the stomach enzyme that metabolizes alcohol is less active in women than in men.
C) they metabolize alcohol more slowly in the liver.
D) they metabolize more alcohol in the stomach.

Question 55

The amount of alcohol in the blood, which is used as a measure of intoxication, is called

A) alcohol/blood displacement.
B) alcohol impairment measurement.
C) blood alcohol concentration.
D) blood alcohol ratio.

Question 56

At higher blood concentrations of alcohol, people are LEAST likely to feel

A) angry.
B) jovial.
C) emotional.
D) sleepy.

Question 57

At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to first feel "relaxed"?

A) 0.05%
B) 0.10%
C) 0.15%
D) 0.30%

Question 58

The most significant reason that women have higher BACs than men do after ingesting the same amount of alcohol is that women have

A) lower blood volume.
B) higher percentage of body fat.
C) lower average weight.
D) less drinking experience.

Question 59

What would be the estimated blood alcohol concentration for a person who is experiencing emotional instability, with exaggerated feelings and behaviour?

A) 0.00-0.05%
B) 0.05-0.10%
C) 0.10-0.15%
D) 0.15-0.30%

Question 60

Alcohol is metabolized

A) at the same rate in all people.
B) at a varied rate depending on individual characteristics.
C) more quickly when the individual is intoxicated.
D) at a constant rate within each person.

Question 61

A high blood alcohol concentration is most likely to increase

A) irritability.
B) intellectual function.
C) sociability.
D) coordination.

Question 62

A disease of the liver caused by excessive and chronic drinking is

A) atherosclerosis of the liver.
B) hepatic sclerosis.
C) hepatic myopathy.
D) cirrhosis.

Question 63

Which of the following statements about alcohol-related pancreatitis is TRUE?

A) Like cirrhosis, alcoholic pancreatitis typically occurs after years of heavy drinking.
B) Alcoholic pancreatitis generally occurs in binge drinkers.
C) Jaundice is an early sign of pancreatitis.
D) Pancreatitis is an acute illness and does not develop into a chronic condition.

Question 64

Which of the following is associated with cirrhosis?

A) destruction of digestive enzymes
B) accelerated liver function
C) increased metabolism of alcohol
D) replacement of liver cells with scar tissue

Question 65

Which of the following effects of alcohol use is likely to occur at the lowest BAC?

A) reduction in motor function skills
B) reduction in sensory function
C) light-headedness
D) impaired speech

Question 66

Which of the following is an appropriate way to deal with an alcohol emergency?

A) Talk to the person about his drinking problem.
B) Give the person coffee.
C) Make the person walk around.
D) If unconscious, place the person on their side with their knees up.

Question 67

Which type of sleeping disorder increases in severity when alcohol is consumed?

A) sleep apnea
B) restless leg syndrome
C) narcolepsy
D) insomnia

Question 68

A person with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above 0.14 percent will be ___________ times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than a sober driver is.

A) 10
B) 30
C) 40
D) 380

Question 69

All the following are symptoms of hangover, EXCEPT

A) diarrhea.
B) nausea.
C) cough.
D) fatigue.

Question 70

What is the percentage of Canadian drivers who admit to having 2 standard drinks before driving?

A) Less than 5%
B) 10.6%
C) 17.4%
D) More than 25%

Question 71

Alcohol causes all the following, EXCEPT

A) fever.
B) skin flushes.
C) dilation of peripheral blood vessels.
D) increased sweating.

Question 72

Which of the following is a good strategy for protecting yourself if you suspect another driver is drunk?

A) Stay close so you can read the license plate.
B) Honk at them and get them to stop.
C) Speed ahead of them so you can slow them down.
D) Maintain a safe distance and stay alert.

Question 73

Among college students, frequent binge drinkers are ____________ times more likely to engage in unplanned sexual activity than are non-binge drinkers.

A) 2
B) 5
C) 7
D) 10

Question 74

It takes the body about ______________ to metabolize one drink (one beer or glass of wine).

A) 1/2 hour
B) 1 hour
C) 2 hours
D) 3 hours

Question 75

The connection between the amount of a drug consumed and the drug's effects is called the

A) therapeutic index.
B) multiple dose relationship.
C) prescription standard.
D) dose-response relationship.

Question 76

To which of the following diseases are alcoholics especially susceptible?

A) HIV
B) emphysema
C) hepatitis C
D) meningitis

Question 77

A younger driver with less experience with driving and alcohol can have significant impairment with a BAC as low as ____________ percent.

A) 0.02
B) 0.05
C) 0.08
D) 0.10

Question 78

Which of the following behaviours is LEAST characteristic of an intoxicated person?

A) becomes sleepy
B) has improved problem-solving skills
C) becomes easily angered
D) cries easily

Question 79

The legal BAC limit is

A) 0.02%.
B) 0.05%.
C) 0.08%.
D) 0.10%.

Question 80

Hangover is thought to be caused by all the following, EXCEPT

A) dehydration.
B) excess activity while intoxicated.
C) products of alcohol breakdown.
D) hormonal effects.