Deck 13: Alcohol

Question 1

The median age of first alcohol use is:

A)13
B)15
C)18
D)21

Answer 1

B

Question 2

On any given day, ____ percent of American men and ____ percent of American women do not drink any alcohol.

A)28; 94
B)35; 87
C)67; 82
D)79; 72

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Binge drinking is defined as a pattern of drinking that brings about a BAC of ____.

A)0.02
B)0.04
C)0.06
D)0.08

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A bottle of 100-proof bourbon is what percent alcohol?

A)40%
B)50%
C)80%
D)100%

Question 5

Each year, approximately ____ young people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking.

A)1,000
B)3,000
C)5,000
D)7,000

Question 6

____ drinking involves drinking to heighten one's sense of masculinity or femininity.

A)Compensatory
B)Confirmatory
C)Sexualized
D)Deficit

Question 7

Which example is considered more than one standard drink?

A)12 ounces of beer
B)2.5 ounces of fortified wine
C)4 ounces of table wine
D)2 ounces of vodka

Question 8

Many Americans drink, and most:

A)become alcoholics
B)misuse alcohol
C)continue to drink their entire lives
D)do not abuse or misuse it

Question 9

Which of the following is true of predrinking?

A)Predrinking is least common among white students.
B)Predrinkers are less likely to drink to excess.
C)Predrinkers drink fewer drinks overall.
D)Predrinkers experience more negative consequences.

Question 10

Which crime is most frequently committed in the United States?

A)rape by an intoxicated person
B)drunk driving
C)alcohol-related physical assault
D)homicide

Question 11

____ are more likely to use alcohol than are other men.

A)Native American men
B)Asian men
C)Black men
D)White men

Question 12

The type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages is:

A)methyl
B)isopropyl
C)ethanol
D)wood

Question 13

According to the American College Health Association, ____ percent of students report using at least one behavioral strategy to control their drinking and prevent alcohol-related problems.

A)38
B)58
C)78
D)98

Question 14

What factor is most influential in how much college students drink?

A)How much they think others around them drink
B)When they are going though a transition
C)Where and who they live with
D)Whether or not they participate in sports

Question 15

Overall, students drink more heavily:

A)at the beginning of the semester
B)at the end of the semester
C)on weekdays
D)after midterms

Question 16

Although college students think that ____ percent of their fellow students have consumed alcohol in the past 30 days, the actual percentage is ____.

A)62; 93
B)72; 84
C)84; 72
D)93; 62

Question 17

What percentage of college students who consume alcohol have experienced at least one negative consequence associated with drinking?

A)30
B)40
C)50
D)60

Question 18

Which of the following is true of alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AmEDs)?

A)AmEDs usually contain a lower percentage of alcohol than does beer.
B)Females are more likely to consume AmEDs than are males.
C)The caffeine in AmEDs speeds the liver's metabolism of the alcohol.
D)The FDA has banned some premixed AmEDs.

Question 19

Blood-alcohol concentration refers to the:

A)amount of alcohol you consumed
B)percentage of alcohol in your blood
C)type of alcohol you consumed
D)rate at which you metabolize alcohol

Question 20

____ are more likely to use alcohol than are other women.

A)Native American women
B)Asian women
C)Black women
D)White women

Question 21

How can you best help someone with suspected alcohol poisoning?

A)People with suspected alcohol poisoning should be advised to sleep it off.
B)Giving strong coffee to someone with suspected alcohol poisoning will usually solve the problem.
C)People with suspected alcohol poisoning should be made to vomit.
D)If someone is suspected to have alcohol poisoning, 911 should be called.

Question 22

How much alcohol can the liver metabolize in an hour?

A)0.5 ounce
B)1 ounce
C)2 ounces
D)4 ounces

Question 23

Many Asian Americans have an inborn physiological reaction to alcohol that causes which of the following?

A)high blood pressure
B)slow heart rate
C)facial flushing
D)constipation

Question 24

Which drug, when combined with alcohol, increases central nervous system depression?

A)Ritalin
B)codeine
C)caffeine
D)cocaine

Question 25

The action of a diuretic can best be described as ____.

A)delaying the absorption of alcohol in the bloodstream
B)speeding up the elimination of fluid from the body
C)lowering blood pressure
D)speeding up the heart rate

Question 26

Which statement about Hispanic people and alcohol consumption is true?

A)Hispanic societies discourage heavy drinking by men.
B)Hispanic women suffer high rates of cirrhosis.
C)Hispanic societies discourage drinking by women.
D)Hispanic people are most likely to seek help from Alcoholics Anonymous.

Question 27

Which of the following best describes the federal government's recommendations concerning alcohol?

A)Men and women should drink beer only.
B)Men should have no more than two drinks per day, and women no more than one drink per day.
C)Men and women should consume no alcohol.
D)Men should have no more than one drink per day, and women no more than two drinks per day.

Question 28

How long does it take the alcohol in a typical drink to reach the bloodstream?

A)15 minutes
B)30 minutes
C)45 minutes
D)1 hour

Question 29

The second leading cause of alcohol-related deaths in the U.S.is:

A)car accidents
B)heart failure
C)alcohol poisoning
D)cirrhosis of the liver

Question 30

Which statement is true with regard to the absorption rates of alcohol?

A)Chilled drinks move into the bloodstream more quickly than warm drinks.
B)Straight shots of liquor enter the bloodstream faster than beer.
C)If a drink contains milk, it moves into the bloodstream faster.
D)Carbon dioxide slows the rate of absorption.

Question 31

What is a chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disease characterized by impaired control of drinking; a preoccupation with alcohol; continued use of alcohol despite adverse consequences; and distorted thinking, most notably denial?

A)alcohol use disorder
B)alcohol tolerance
C)alcohol withdrawal
D)alcoholism

Question 32

A need for markedly increased amounts of alcohol to achieve the desired effect or a markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of alcohol is called:

A)alcohol use disorder
B)alcohol tolerance
C)alcohol withdrawal
D)alcoholism

Question 33

Alcohol contains ____ calories per gram.

A)7
B)12
C)15
D)16

Question 34

Which factor is most likely to slow down the absorption of alcohol in the body?

A)drinking coffee
B)taking a cold shower
C)eating food
D)doing physical exercise

Question 35

What percentage of women drink during pregnancy?

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

Question 36

A pattern of alcohol use leading to significant impairment or distress is called:

A)alcohol use disorder
B)alcohol tolerance
C)alcohol withdrawal
D)alcoholism

Question 37

The first phase of treatment for alcohol dependence focuses on:

A)detoxification
B)behavioral therapies
C)cognitive-behavioral techniques
D)biofeedback

Question 38

Which of the following blood-alcohol levels is considered deadly?

A)0.10%
B)0.20%
C)0.30%
D)0.40%

Question 39

The leading alcohol-related cause of death in the U.S.is:

A)injury
B)homicide
C)cirrhosis of the liver
D)stomach cancer

Question 40

Alcohol is classified as a(n) ____.

A)stimulant
B)hallucinogen
C)depressant
D)opioid

Question 41

Drinking alcohol to heighten their sense of masculinity or femininity describes ____________________ drinking.

Question 42

_________________ syndrome is characterized by disorientation, memory failure, hallucinations, and jerky eye movements, and can be disabling enough to require lifelong custodial care.

Question 43

How many children in the United States are living with an alcoholic parent?

A)1 in 100
B)1 in 50
C)1 in 10
D)1 in 4

Question 44

Binge drinking for a man typically involves _____________________ or more drinks in a two-hour timeframe.

Question 45

The alcohol in a single drink provides about ____________________ calories.

Question 46

Alcohol is responsible for ____________________(#) deaths each year.

Question 47

The rate of ____________________ is the passage of alcohol into the body tissues.

Question 48

What drug is given to deter drinking?

A)aspirin
B)Demerol
C)Antabuse
D)Ipecac

Question 49

____________________ is when an individual requires markedly increased amounts of alcohol to achieve the desired effect or experiences a markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of alcohol.

Question 50

____________________ is characterized by small head, abnormal facial features, poor muscle tone, sleep disorders, failure to thrive, intellectual disability, and hyperactivity

Question 51

Which approach is recommended for people you care about and who drink too much?

A)Protect them from the consequences of their drinking.
B)If they insist on driving, ride with them to keep them safe.
C)Exclude them from family and social life.
D)Try to accept relapses calmly.

Question 52

____ provides an alternative for individuals in recovery who do not accept AA's spirituality.

A)Secular Organizations for Sobriety
B)Mothers Against Drunk Driving
C)Atheist Alcoholics
D)Moderation Training

Question 53

____________________ drinking is when men drink to reinforce the image of masculinity associated with alcohol consumption.

Question 54

What is the average age of entry into Alcoholics Anonymous?

A)20
B)25
C)30
D)40

Question 55

Chronic alcohol use can inhibit the production of ____________________, which fight off infections.

Question 56

Because chronic drinking irritates the stomach lining, it may result in ____________________.

Question 57

Symptoms of alcohol ____________________ include sweating, rapid pulse, increased hand tremors, insomnia, nausea or vomiting, temporary hallucinations or illusions, physical agitation or restlessness, anxiety, and seizures

Question 58

____________________ involves a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to significant impairment or distress.

Question 59

Alcohol reaches its peak concentration in the bloodstream in about ____________________ minutes.

Question 60

Studies of twins suggest that heredity accounts for ____________________ of the risk of becoming alcoholic in both men and women

Question 61

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.proof
f.binge
b.predrinking
g.cirrhosis
c.fetal alcohol effects
h.detoxification
d.BAC
i.diuretic
e.DTs
j.alcoholic hepatitis
Speeds fluid elimination

Question 62

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.proof
f.binge
b.predrinking
g.cirrhosis
c.fetal alcohol effects
h.detoxification
d.BAC
i.diuretic
e.DTs
j.alcoholic hepatitis
Gradual withdrawal of alcohol

Question 63

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.proof
f.binge
b.predrinking
g.cirrhosis
c.fetal alcohol effects
h.detoxification
d.BAC
i.diuretic
e.DTs
j.alcoholic hepatitis
Drinking pattern that brings BAC to 0.08 or above

Question 64

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.proof
f.binge
b.predrinking
g.cirrhosis
c.fetal alcohol effects
h.detoxification
d.BAC
i.diuretic
e.DTs
j.alcoholic hepatitis
Twice the percentage of alcohol in a drink

Question 65

Gradual withdrawal of alcohol from the body is known as ____________________.

Question 66

____________________ is a highly controversial treatment approach that uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, such as keeping a diary to chart drinking patterns and learning "consumption management" techniques.

Question 67

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.proof
f.binge
b.predrinking
g.cirrhosis
c.fetal alcohol effects
h.detoxification
d.BAC
i.diuretic
e.DTs
j.alcoholic hepatitis
Irreversible liver damage

Question 68

State in your own words what is considered to be one alcoholic drink.

Question 69

Discuss three different treatment options for alcoholics.

Question 70

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.proof
f.binge
b.predrinking
g.cirrhosis
c.fetal alcohol effects
h.detoxification
d.BAC
i.diuretic
e.DTs
j.alcoholic hepatitis
Drinking alcohol before going to a bar

Question 71

How do certain environmental and biological factors lead to alcohol dependence?

Question 72

Irreversible scarring and destruction of liver cells is ____________________.

Question 73

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.proof
f.binge
b.predrinking
g.cirrhosis
c.fetal alcohol effects
h.detoxification
d.BAC
i.diuretic
e.DTs
j.alcoholic hepatitis
Milder form of FAS

Question 74

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.proof
f.binge
b.predrinking
g.cirrhosis
c.fetal alcohol effects
h.detoxification
d.BAC
i.diuretic
e.DTs
j.alcoholic hepatitis
The amount of alcohol in the blood

Question 75

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.proof
f.binge
b.predrinking
g.cirrhosis
c.fetal alcohol effects
h.detoxification
d.BAC
i.diuretic
e.DTs
j.alcoholic hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver

Question 76

____________________ is inflammation and destruction of liver cells.

Question 77

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.proof
f.binge
b.predrinking
g.cirrhosis
c.fetal alcohol effects
h.detoxification
d.BAC
i.diuretic
e.DTs
j.alcoholic hepatitis
Alcohol withdrawal delirium

Question 78

Discuss the impact of alcohol on the body, describing the effect on specific organs and body systems.

Question 79

Discuss five factors that influence how the body reacts to alcohol.

Question 80

The best-known and most commonly used self-help group for alcohol problems is ____________________.