Deck 14: Alcohol the Positives and Negatives

Question 1

Normally, even a small amount of alcohol consumption has harmful effects on healthy adults.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Diet quality tends to be better than average in moderate drinkers.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

As caloric consumption from alcohol-containing beverages increases, the quality of the diet generally decreases.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Alcohol enters the circulatory system approximately one to two hours after it is consumed.

Question 5

Alcohol-containing beverages generally have a high caloric content.

Question 6

The proof of an alcohol-containing liquid is thrice its alcohol content.

Question 7

Alcohol is a food, not a drug .

Question 8

Alcohol can be stored in the body.

Question 9

Alcohol poisoning is not life-threatening .

Question 10

Alcohol at moderate doses increases HDL cholesterol levels and decreases chronic inflammation.

Question 11

It is recommended that pregnant women consume no more than one drink per day.

Question 12

It is essential to consume alcohol in order to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Question 13

Alcohol consumption by pregnant women can cause lifetime physical and developmental problems in their offspring.

Question 14

Individuals who completely break down alcohol quickly are more tolerant of alcohol and more prone to excess alcohol intake than are individuals who break it down slowly.

Question 15

Alcohol consumed without food is more rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream than is the case when alcohol is consumed with food.

Question 16

Fermentation is the process by which the protein in grains and fruits is converted to ethanol by the action of the enzymes in yeast.

Question 17

Red wine contains pigments and other phytochemicals that act as powerful antioxidants.

Question 18

A given amount of alcohol intake among women produces higher blood levels of alcohol than it does for men of the same body weight .

Question 19

Habitually high alcohol intake increases the risk of developing dementia, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer.

Question 20

Alcohol abuse is associated with a high proportion of deaths from drowning.

Question 21

Habitually high alcohol intake and alcoholism increase the risk of developing _____.

A) bladder cancer
B) lung cancer
C) arthritis
D) type 1 diabetes
E) lupus

Question 22

Some individuals affected by FASD may exhibit physical characteristics such as _____.

A) wide set eyes
B) a large forehead
C) a large head size
D) a short stature
E) obesity

Question 23

It is recommended that women who are or may become pregnant _____.

A) do not drink
B) limit alcohol intake to one drink per day
C) limit alcohol intake to two drinks per day
D) only drink a limited amount of red wine
E) only drink a limited amount of light beer

Question 24

Alcohol provides _____ calories per gram.

A) zero
B) two
C) four
D) seven
E) nine

Question 25

Alcohol dependency is a chronic disease.

Question 26

Heavy drinking refers to having _____ or more drinks a day.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five
E) six

Question 27

Women who drink during pregnancy are at the risk of having infants with _____.

A) FASD
B) excess body fat
C) steatohepatitis
D) cirrhosis
E) blood disorders

Question 28

There are no documented genetic components to alcoholism.

Question 29

Moderate amounts of alcohol _____.

A) increase cholesterol levels
B) improve the body's utilization of insulin and blood glucose
C) decrease HDL cholesterol levels
D) decrease body fat
E) increase lean body mass

Question 30

The type of alcohol people consume in beverages is _____ .

A) xylitol
B) octanol
C) methanol
D) ethanol
E) mannitol

Question 31

Long-term, excessive alcohol intake is related to the development of _____.

A) lung cancer
B) Alzheimer's disease
C) fatty liver disease
D) type 1 diabetes
E) osteoporosis

Question 32

The intoxicating effects of alcohol from beer, wine, and hard liquor are the same.

Question 33

Which nutrient is often deficient in the diets of heavy drinkers?

A) vitamin A
B) iron
C) zinc
D) vitamin D
E) magnesium

Question 34

_____ injections are a key component of treatment for delirium tremens.

A) Vitamin B₁₂
B) Folate
C) Thiamin
D) Vitamin C
E) Calcium

Question 35

Caffeine counteracts the effects of alcohol on motor skills.

Question 36

Alcohol-containing beverages are considered _____ foods.

A) nutrient-dense and energy-dense
B) only energy-dense
C) only empty-calorie
D) nutrient-dense and empty-calorie
E) energy-dense and empty-calorie

Question 37

Some of the beneficial effects of alcohol on health are related to the _____ content of the food fermented to produce it.

A) fiber
B) sugar
C) essential amino acid
D) nonessential amino acid
E) phytochemical

Question 38

Alcohol is easily and rapidly absorbed in the stomach and _____.

A) liver
B) small intestine
C) kidneys
D) colon
E) pancreas

Question 39

The average age when teens begin drinking is 14 years.

Question 40

Red wine contains pigments and other phytochemicals that act as powerful antioxidants and decrease _____.

A) inflammation only
B) arterial plaque formation only
C) liver damage only
D) inflammation and arterial plaque formation
E) arterial plaque formation and liver damage

Question 41

Moderate alcohol consumption versus abstinence is associated with a significant level of protection against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, stroke, _____, and all causes of mortality.

A) arthritis
B) osteoporosis
C) dementia
D) depression
E) celiac disease

Question 42

Levels of blood alcohol above _____ can cause death.

A) 0.08%
B) 0.13%
C) 0.25%
D) 0.30%
E) 0.35%

Question 43

Alcohol at moderate doses _____ cholesterol.

A) lowers total
B) increases HDL
C) decreases LDL
D) decreases HDL
E) has no effect on

Question 44

Kristin and Lisa are getting ready to go out for Lisa's 21st birthday. Kristin and Lisa's other friends are also planning to join in. Lisa has never consumed alcohol and does not know how she should plan to drink safely. Kristin promises to take care of Lisa throughout the evening.  Before going downtown to meet their friends, Kristin and Lisa each have a fruity mixed drink and decide to wait to eat until they are at the restaurant. Thirty minutes later, Lisa and Kristin meet their friends and enjoy a round of drinks to celebrate while ordering from the dinner menu. By the time the meal arrives, Lisa is feeling the effects of the alcohol, but her friends agree to order another round of drinks. After dinner, the friends walk down to the local bar and start dancing, and each person has two or three more drinks in the next hour. A short while later, Lisa is having a hard time seeing, hearing, and walking. She starts to feel nauseous and goes to the bathroom to throw up. Kristin decides that they should go home. Kristin does not really remember how many drinks Lisa has had, but she is concerned that she may have had too much to drink and might be experiencing alcohol poisoning.
Lisa's blood alcohol content is 0.20%. She is most likely experiencing _____.

A) moderate speech impairment
B) mild memory impairment
C) amnesia
D) sleepiness
E) increased aggression

Question 45

A liquor labeled _____ alcohol by volume would be 70 degrees proof.

A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 25%
E) 35%

Question 46

A moderate level of alcohol consumption is considered to be _____ per day for women and _____ for men.

A) one drink; two drinks
B) two drinks; three drinks
C) three drinks; four drinks
D) two drinks; one drink
E) three drinks; two drinks

Question 47

Kristin and Lisa are getting ready to go out for Lisa's 21st birthday. Kristin and Lisa's other friends are also planning to join in. Lisa has never consumed alcohol and does not know how she should plan to drink safely. Kristin promises to take care of Lisa throughout the evening.  Before going downtown to meet their friends, Kristin and Lisa each have a fruity mixed drink and decide to wait to eat until they are at the restaurant. Thirty minutes later, Lisa and Kristin meet their friends and enjoy a round of drinks to celebrate while ordering from the dinner menu. By the time the meal arrives, Lisa is feeling the effects of the alcohol, but her friends agree to order another round of drinks. After dinner, the friends walk down to the local bar and start dancing, and each person has two or three more drinks in the next hour. A short while later, Lisa is having a hard time seeing, hearing, and walking. She starts to feel nauseous and goes to the bathroom to throw up. Kristin decides that they should go home. Kristin does not really remember how many drinks Lisa has had, but she is concerned that she may have had too much to drink and might be experiencing alcohol poisoning.
What was the first mistake that Kristin and Lisa made in the evening of Lisa's birthday?

A) deciding to celebrate Lisa's birthday
B) drinking on an empty stomach
C) having a drink with dinner
D) having drinks at the local bar
E) not drinking plenty of water before they went out

Question 48

Alcohol remains in body tissues until it is _____.

A) used for energy formation or converted to fatty acids
B) processed by the liver and stored as glycogen in muscles
C) processed by the liver and excreted in the urine
D) processed by the liver and stored as glycogen in the liver
E) converted to an amino acid and excreted in the urine

Question 49

Kristin and Lisa are getting ready to go out for Lisa's 21st birthday. Kristin and Lisa's other friends are also planning to join in. Lisa has never consumed alcohol and does not know how she should plan to drink safely. Kristin promises to take care of Lisa throughout the evening.  Before going downtown to meet their friends, Kristin and Lisa each have a fruity mixed drink and decide to wait to eat until they are at the restaurant. Thirty minutes later, Lisa and Kristin meet their friends and enjoy a round of drinks to celebrate while ordering from the dinner menu. By the time the meal arrives, Lisa is feeling the effects of the alcohol, but her friends agree to order another round of drinks. After dinner, the friends walk down to the local bar and start dancing, and each person has two or three more drinks in the next hour. A short while later, Lisa is having a hard time seeing, hearing, and walking. She starts to feel nauseous and goes to the bathroom to throw up. Kristin decides that they should go home. Kristin does not really remember how many drinks Lisa has had, but she is concerned that she may have had too much to drink and might be experiencing alcohol poisoning.
Kristin's blood alcohol content is 0.09%. She is most likely experiencing _____.

A) mild attention impairment
B) moderate coordination impairment
C) loss of consciousness
D) severe reaction time impairment
E) severe speech impairment

Question 50

Which juice most likely provides antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory effects that benefit health similar to red wine?

A) green apple juice
B) mango juice
C) purple grape juice
D) tomato juice
E) orange carrot juice

Question 51

On average, alcohol accounts for _____ of the caloric intake of U.S. adults who drink; however, the average goes up to around _____ among heavy drinkers.

A) 1-3%; 25%
B) 2-5%; 35%
C) 3-9%; 50%
D) 9-12%; 55%
E) 10-12%; 65%

Question 52

Alcohol dependency development is influenced by _____.

A) genetic factors only
B) environmental factors only
C) level of education only
D) genetic factors and environmental factors
E) genetic factors and level of education

Question 53

Which treatment for alcohol dependency is successful in about one-third of people with alcoholism?

A) vitamin B₁₂ injections
B) group therapy
C) genetic therapy
D) behavioral therapy
E) thiamin injections

Question 54

What should you do if you suspect a friend has alcohol poisoning?

A) Encourage him or her to eat something.
B) Encourage him or her to drink some coffee.
C) Let him or her sleep it off.
D) Keep an eye on him or her to see if medical help is necessary.
E) Get medical help immediately.

Question 55

Which alcohol-containing beverage (12 oz) has the highest caloric value?

A) beer, regular
B) beer, light
C) beer, dark
D) malt beverage
E) wine cooler

Question 56

Blood alcohol levels of 0.03% correspond to _____.

A) mild impairment
B) moderate impairment
C) severe impairment
D) alcohol poisoning
E) life-threatening impairment

Question 57

Approximately _____ of alcohol consumed is metabolized by the body.

A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 80%
E) 90%

Question 58

Individuals vary in the rate at which blood alcohol levels can be reduced because of differences in _____.

A) the type of alcohol consumed
B) genetic traits
C) the elevation at which the alcohol is consumed
D) blood pressures
E) liver health

Question 59

Cirrhosis can lead to _____ and other health problems.

A) kidney failure
B) swelling of the face
C) seizures
D) drowsiness
E) dementia

Question 60

The process of alcohol breakdown takes _____.

A) 15 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) approximately 1 hour
D) approximately 2 hours
E) several hours or more

Question 62

Kristin and Lisa are getting ready to go out for Lisa's 21st birthday. Kristin and Lisa's other friends are also planning to join in. Lisa has never consumed alcohol and does not know how she should plan to drink safely. Kristin promises to take care of Lisa throughout the evening.  Before going downtown to meet their friends, Kristin and Lisa each have a fruity mixed drink and decide to wait to eat until they are at the restaurant. Thirty minutes later, Lisa and Kristin meet their friends and enjoy a round of drinks to celebrate while ordering from the dinner menu. By the time the meal arrives, Lisa is feeling the effects of the alcohol, but her friends agree to order another round of drinks. After dinner, the friends walk down to the local bar and start dancing, and each person has two or three more drinks in the next hour. A short while later, Lisa is having a hard time seeing, hearing, and walking. She starts to feel nauseous and goes to the bathroom to throw up. Kristin decides that they should go home. Kristin does not really remember how many drinks Lisa has had, but she is concerned that she may have had too much to drink and might be experiencing alcohol poisoning.
Kristin had some muscle soreness after working out and decided to take a couple of aspirin before going out to drink. Which health problem could develop if she continues to use pain relievers and drink three or more drinks per day?

A) stomach ulcers
B) muscle tears
C) liver damage
D) stomach ulcers and muscle tears
E) stomach ulcers and liver damage