Deck 14: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly

Question 1

Which of the following is a strategy for responsible alcohol consumption?

A) Drink only one type of alcohol.
B) Keep track of how many drinks you consume each hour.
C) Eat before and while you drink alcohol.
D) Make sure the designated driver only has one or two drinks.

Answer 1

Eat before and while you drink alcohol.

Question 2

Heavy drinking within a 2-hour period is described as

A) alcoholism.
B) binge drinking.
C) social drinking.
D) addiction.

Answer 2

binge drinking.

Question 3

Alcohol (ethanol) is a

A) central nervous system stimulant.
B) hallucinogenic.
C) narcotic.
D) central nervous system depressant.

Answer 3

central nervous system depressant.

Question 4

Alcohol contains how many calories per gram?

A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11

Question 5

The rate at which alcohol is absorbed and metabolized in the body is?

A) a standard rate for both men and women.
B) different depending on individual factors.
C) slower when a person is tired or sick.
D) faster after eating a large meal.

Question 6

Jerome is a collegiate track athlete, and his friend Leon is sedentary and overweight. At a party, they drink the same number of beers at the same rate, and they ate approximately the same amount of food before they started drinking. Which factor will account for differences in their blood alcohol concentration?

A) Amount of body fat
B) History of alcohol consumption
C) Rate of nutrient absorption
D) Amount of physical activity prior to drinking

Question 7

A standard drink contains

A) 0.4 fluid ounces of alcohol.
B) 0.6 fluid ounces of alcohol.
C) 1.0 fluid ounces of alcohol.
D) 1.2 fluid ounces of alcohol.

Question 8

The likelihood of a driver being involved in a fatal crash rises significantly with a BAC of 0.05 percent and even more rapidly after what percent?

A) 0.05
B) 0.06
C) 0.08
D) 0.10

Question 9

Which enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of alcohol in the liver?

A) Alcohol dehydrogenase
B) Amylase
C) Acetate
D) Acetaldehyde

Question 10

The breakdown of alcohol occurs at what average rate per hour?

A) 0.5 ounce per hour.
B) 1.0 ounce per hour.
C) 1.5 ounces per hour.
D) 2.0 ounces per hour.

Question 11

The leading cause of preventable death among college students in the United States is

A) violent assault.
B) alcohol consumption.
C) drug overdose.
D) suicide.

Question 12

If a particular whiskey is 80 proof, what is its percentage of alcohol by volume?

A) 20%
B) 40%
C) 60%
D) 80%

Question 13

The addictive drug in beer, wine, and liquor is

A) ethanol.
B) methanol.
C) phenol.
D) isopropyl alcohol.

Question 14

Vincent, a heavy drinker, can consume a lot of alcohol yet appear to be sober. This is known as

A) long-term drinking behavior.
B) learned behavioral tolerance.
C) acquired tolerance.
D) extended tolerance.

Question 15

The most popular drug on college campuses is

A) alcohol.
B) amphetamines.
C) ecstasy.
D) marijuana.

Question 16

Alcohol is metabolized in the liver, where it is converted to

A) alcohol dehydrogenase.
B) amylase.
C) acetate.
D) acetaldehyde.

Question 17

Blood alcohol concentration is the ratio of

A) alcohol to total blood volume.
B) alcohol to total plasma volume.
C) alcohol to pound of body weight.
D) alcohol to percentage of fluid in the blood.

Question 18

What percentage of students report drinking alcohol within the last 30 days?

A) 50%
B) 58%
C) 66%
D) 74%

Question 19

The most accurate method of determining blood alcohol concentration is

A) urinalysis.
B) breath analysis.
C) blood analysis.
D) saliva analysis.

Question 20

Eating food when drinking alcohol

A) often causes digestive problems.
B) slows the absorption of the alcohol.
C) slows the absorption of nutrients.
D) increases cravings for sweets.

Question 21

Headache, muscle aches, nausea, anxiety, depression, and thirst are symptoms of

A) alcohol intolerance.
B) an anxiety attack.
C) a hangover.
D) alcohol poisoning.

Question 22

A condition of severe liver damage that usually results from alcohol abuse is

A) hepatitis.
B) lipidosis.
C) cirrhosis.
D) liver cancer.

Question 23

The simultaneous use of prescription drugs and alcohol increases a person's risk for

A) sexually transmitted infections.
B) severe medical problems or death.
C) driving under the influence.
D) a next-day hangover.

Question 24

Amber has to urinate frequently when she drinks. Why does this occur?

A) Alcohol acts as a diuretic.
B) Alcohol causes kidney irritation.
C) Alcohol shrinks the bladder.
D) Alcohol can cause gastrointestinal problems.

Question 25

Alcohol consumed during the last trimester of pregnancy is most likely to affect

A) organ development.
B) spinal development.
C) central nervous system development.
D) reproductive system development.

Question 26

As with other drugs, alcohol abuse can lead to

A) physical and psychological dependence.
B) increased ability to relax and combat stress.
C) feeling better able to cope in social situations.
D) the ability to appear sober while high or intoxicated.

Question 27

On her first prenatal visit to the doctor, Marlene is warned about the dangers of drinking alcohol while pregnant. If she drinks, which condition could affect her unborn child?

A) Fetal alcohol resistance
B) Infant immunological disorder
C) Fetal alcohol syndrome
D) Down syndrome

Question 28

The use of alcohol becomes the abuse when which of the following occurs?

A) It leads to physical or sexual abuse of others.
B) It also involves the use of some type of illegal substance.
C) It damages a person's reputation in the community or in the workplace.
D) It interferes with daily responsibilities or involves a violation of the law.

Question 29

Andrew has a dreadful hangover. What is the only cure for his condition?

A) Black coffee
B) Protein
C) Time
D) Aspirin

Question 30

Among college students who drink, the heaviest drinkers are

A) most likely to seek treatment.
B) usually the most popular.
C) usually members of sports teams.
D) least likely to seek treatment.

Question 31

Women generally become intoxicated more quickly than men because they

A) have less body fat and higher water content.
B) have thinner blood.
C) have more body fat and lower water content.
D) tend to sip their drinks.

Question 32

Deaths due to alcohol poisoning are the result of

A) a dangerously increased respiratory rate.
B) engaging in risky behaviors.
C) CNS and respiratory depression.
D) drinking and driving.

Question 33

An ability to be roused, a rapid or irregular pulse, and slowed breathing are signs of

A) intoxication.
B) a hangover.
C) alcohol poisoning.
D) withdrawal.

Question 34

Alcoholism among Native American populations is

A) 1 to 2 times higher than the national average.
B) 2 to 3 times higher than the national average.
C) 3 to 4 times higher than the national average.
D) 4 to 5 times higher than the national average.

Question 35

Franco is a 10-year-old child of alcoholic parents. He copes by being the family clown, always providing comic relief in a difficult situation. What role is he assuming?

A) Family hero
B) Scapegoat
C) Lost child
D) Mascot

Question 36

Which of the following is True of congeners?

A) They are absorbed more rapidly than ethanol.
B) Their toxic byproducts contribute to hangovers.
C) They are responsible for alcohol poisoning.
D) They are a result of dehydration.

Question 37

Alcoholism is directly or indirectly responsible for what percentage of total medical expenses and lost earnings in the United States?

A) More than 20%
B) More than 25%
C) More than 30%
D) More than 35%

Question 38

Which of the following statements is True regarding family members of alcoholics?

A) They tend to abstain from alcohol consumption.
B) They suffer and become part of the dynamics of addiction.
C) They usually ignore the effects of the alcoholic's addiction.
D) They find it easy to talk with the addict about his or her alcoholism.

Question 39

Grace is a 14-year-old child of alcoholic parents. She draws attention away from her family's primary problem by smoking, shoplifting, and cutting school. What role is she assuming?

A) Family hero
B) Scapegoat
C) Lost child
D) Mascot

Question 40

Children born with fetal alcohol syndrome exhibit which of the following traits?

A) Respiratory difficulties
B) Spinal deformity
C) Mental impairment
D) Muscular atrophy

Question 41

Lower-proof drinks will produce more alcohol effects than higher-proof drinks.

Question 42

The water that is pulled out of the body due to alcohol's diuretic effect is from

A) fat stores.
B) cerebrospinal fluid.
C) skeletal muscle.
D) cerebral tissue.

Question 43

Ethanol is an intoxicating substance produced by distillation.

Question 44

Students who drank heavily in high school have "gotten it out of their system" and are at a lower risk for heavy drinking in college.

Question 45

A severe syndrome that results from alcohol withdrawal is

A) dementia.
B) delirium tremens.
C) anxiety disorder.
D) delusional disorder.

Question 46

The process by which addicts get an addictive substance out of their system as part of ending their dependence on it is

A) intervention.
B) detoxification.
C) confrontation.
D) resistance.

Question 47

Which group of women has the highest risk of alcohol-related problems?

A) Women in their forties
B) Married women
C) Single women living with a partner
D) Single women living alone

Question 48

Al-Anon differs from Alcoholics Anonymous in that it seeks to

A) help adolescents living with an alcoholic parent.
B) help family members and friends of alcoholics.
C) help the addict through professional counseling.
D) help female alcoholics in recovery.

Question 49

Most of the alcohol circulating in the bloodstream will be metabolized in the small intestine.

Question 50

Most ingested alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream through the lining of the stomach.

Question 51

The fastest-growing group of alcohol abusers is

A) women.
B) African Americans.
C) Native Americans.
D) men.

Question 52

Mixing alcohol with an energy drink is a safe choice because it prevents drowsiness.

Question 53

Binge drinking for females is defined as five or more drinks in about 2 hours.

Question 54

A method used by family and friends to help an alcoholic confront the disease is

A) cooperation.
B) intercession.
C) intervention.
D) codependence.

Question 55

About 21 percent of Americans never drink alcoholic beverages.

Question 56

The rate at which the body absorbs alcohol is based solely on the physical characteristics of an individual.

Question 57

Long-term alcohol abusers can develop a chronic inflammation of the liver known as

A) alcoholic hepatitis.
B) hepatic amyloidosis.
C) fibrosis.
D) cirrhosis.

Question 58

When personal and health problems related to alcohol use have become severe and a person suffers withdrawal symptoms if they don't drink, they have reached the point of alcoholism or

A) tolerance.
B) binge drinking.
C) inebriation.
D) alcohol dependence.

Question 59

A standard alcoholic drink contains about 14 grams of pure alcohol.

Question 60

Which type of treatment for alcoholism deters drinking by reducing the pleasurable effects of alcohol or by causing an individual to become ill if alcohol is consumed?

A) Psychological
B) Pharmacological
C) Social
D) Interventional

Question 61

Alcoholism is a disease caused solely by genetic factors.

Question 62

Chronic alcohol abuse has no effect on the absorption of dietary nutrients.

Question 63

Moderate alcohol consumption decreases the risk of breast cancer.

Question 64

More than half of alcoholics who enter recovery programs resume drinking within the first three months of treatment.

Question 65

There is no known cure for a hangover other than allowing time to pass.

Question 66

Alcohol is a drug that can interact with other drugs.

Question 67

Fetal alcohol syndrome is genetic and is not preventable.

Question 68

Heavy drinking at home before going out to a social event or another location is known as overloading.

Question 69

There is a direct relationship between BAC and the risk of a motor vehicle accident.

Question 70

The risk for a sexually transmitted infection or an unplanned pregnancy increases with heavy drinking because alcohol affects impairs judgment.

Question 71

Drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time can cause the blood alcohol level to reach the lethal range.

Question 72

On average, there is one alcohol-related traffic fatality every 48 minutes.

Question 73

Moderate-to-light alcohol consumption is associated with reduced risk of coronary artery disease.

Question 74

Alcohol use makes people more likely to engage in high-risk sexual activity.

Question 75

Drinking alone or in secret can be a sign of alcohol dependency.

Question 76

Binge drinking, especially by young adults, has become more of a problem now than in the past.

Question 77

The physiological and behavioral effects of alcohol are measured by the blood alcohol concentration.

Question 78

Alcohol stimulates central nervous system functions.

Question 79

Alcoholism is synonymous with alcohol dependence.

Question 80

Cirrhosis of the liver is generally caused by long-term heavy alcohol consumption.