Deck 5: in Depth: Alcohol

Question 1

Which of the following is a condition in which the liver becomes more efficient in the breakdown of alcohol?

A)hepatic efficiency
B)metabolic tolerance
C)functional tolerance
D)alcohol tolerance

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of moderate alcohol consumption?

A)increased LDL cholesterol
B)increased HDL cholesterol
C)decreased HDL cholesterol
D)appetite suppression

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A 6-oz glass of wine is equivalent to one alcoholic drink.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Moderate alcohol consumption raises LDL cholesterol.

Question 5

Alcohol is absorbed directly from the small intestine and the:

A)mouth.
B)esophagus.
C)stomach.
D)large intestine.

Question 6

Alcohol provides how many kcal/g of energy?

A)4
B)5
C)7
D)9

Question 7

Which of the following is equivalent to one drink of alcohol?

A)12 oz of beer
B)8 oz of wine
C)1 oz of distilled spirits
D)12 oz of wine cooler

Question 8

The first enzyme in alcohol metabolism is:

A)glucokinase.
B)alcohol dehydrogenase.
C)aldehyde dehydrogenase.
D)alcohol oxidase.

Question 9

The BEST time to encourage a friend or family member with a drinking problem to seek help is:

A)when his or her BAC level is just over the legal limit.
B)when he or she is sober,shortly after an alcohol-related incident.
C)several months after an alcohol-related incident.
D)when affected family members are upset enough to voice their concerns.

Question 10

On average,a healthy adult can metabolize two drinks per hour.

Question 11

Alcohol consumption,even at a moderate level,increases the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding if the drinker is:

A)a diabetic using insulin.
B)taking resveratrol supplements.
C)taking aspirin or ibuprofen.
D)on an antidepressant.

Question 12

Moderate alcohol consumption is BEST defined as:

A)no more than 6 drinks per week for women and 12 drinks for men.
B)one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men.
C)drinking only one night a week.
D)drinking a glass of water with each alcoholic drink.

Question 13

The non-alcoholic components found in red wine,brandy,and whiskey that may cause some of the symptoms of a hangover are called:

A)enzymes.
B)teratogens.
C)oxidants.
D)congeners.

Question 14

The liver's ability to activate which of the following fat-soluble vitamins may be interrupted by chronic alcohol consumption?

A)Vitamin D
B)Vitamin C
C)Vitamin K
D)Vitamin B₁₂

Question 15

Which of the following is a chemical found in red wine and grapes that may have health benefits?

A)resveratrol
B)cholesterol
C)beta ethanol
D)beta carotene

Question 16

Chronic drinkers may show few signs of impairment or intoxication even at high blood alcohol levels.This condition is known as:

A)hepatic efficiency.
B)metabolic tolerance.
C)functional tolerance.
D)alcohol tolerance.

Question 17

Alcohol is primarily metabolized by the:

A)stomach.
B)liver.
C)kidney.
D)spleen.

Question 18

Which of the following is caused by alcohol exposure by a fetus during pregnancy?

A)cataracts
B)fetal alcohol syndrome
C)high birth weight
D)diabetes

Question 19

Excessive alcohol consumption can cause dizziness and lightheadedness due to fluid and electrolyte imbalances because alcohol:

A)takes a long time to digest.
B)has an inflammatory effect in the body.
C)is a sedative.
D)is a diuretic.

Question 20

The current alcohol consumption recommendation for pregnant women is:

A)only one drink per day.
B)beer and wine only.
C)complete abstinence.
D)clear-colored spirits only.

Question 21

Moderate alcohol consumption is always associated with health benefits.

Question 22

Fetal alcohol syndrome is BEST described as a genetic disorder.

Question 23

Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading cause of preventable death for Americans.

Question 24

Alcohol is considered a drug.

Question 25

Alcohol does not require digestion before it can be absorbed.

Question 26

Moderate alcohol consumption for men is up to two drinks per day.