Deck 22: Alcohol

Question 1

As blood alcohol concentration (BAC)increases above 0.15%,the person

A) might begin to feel relaxed.
B) might begin to feel sleepy.
C) could experience a blackout.
D) would almost certain die.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Alcohol damages the pancreas.One effect of this damage is an increased risk for

A) hypoglycemia.
B) hyponatremia.
C) type 1 diabetes.
D) type 2 diabetes.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Alcohol's toxic effects on the stomach result in

A) maldigestion, malabsorption, and malnutrition.
B) impaired utilization of nutrients and malnutrition.
C) decreased transport of nutrients and malnutrition.
D) increased absorption of empty Calories and malnutrition.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with the effect of alcohol abuse on the liver?

A) hyperkalemia
B) cirrhosis
C) fatty liver
D) hepatitis

Question 5

Irregular breathing,cold and clammy skin,and loss of consciousness are all signs of

A) alcoholic hepatitis.
B) alcohol dependence.
C) fatty liver.
D) alcohol poisoning.

Question 6

When trying to help someone with an alcohol use disorder,it's important to

A) intervene while the person is still intoxicated.
B) intervene alone so that the person does not feel threatened.
C) emphasize that the person only needs to cut down and does not need to give up alcohol completely.
D) stop covering and making excuses for the person's behavior while intoxicated.

Question 7

A teratogen is a substance that is capable of

A) harming an embryo or fetus.
B) causing cancer.
C) reducing the effects of a hangover.
D) causing brain damage in someone with an alcohol use disorder.

Question 8

What enzyme released from cells in the stomach and liver triggers the first step in alcohol breakdown?

A) antidiuretic enzyme
B) alcohol dehydrogenase
C) aldehyde dehydrogenase
D) lipoprotein lipase

Question 9

The antioxidant found in red wine that may confer health benefits is

A) resveratrol.
B) selenium.
C) lutein.
D) retinol.

Question 10

Stomach inflammation and irritation,increased gastric acid production,abdominal pain,nausea,and vomiting are common consequences of

A) alcohol tolerance.
B) moderate alcohol intake.
C) alcohol hangover.
D) fatty liver.

Question 11

What distinguishes alcohol dependence from alcohol abuse?

A) impaired functioning
B) physical dependence
C) health problems
D) disruption of interpersonal relationships

Question 12

The need to drink larger and larger amounts of alcohol to get the equivalent pleasurable sensations associated with alcohol intake is referred to as

A) craving.
B) tolerance.
C) dependence.
D) bingeing.

Question 13

Alcohol provides how many kilocalories per gram?

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

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of moderate alcohol intake?

A) increased HDL-cholesterol levels
B) decreased risk of breast cancer
C) improved appetite in the elderly
D) reduced risk of age-related dementia

Question 15

The single hardest step toward sobriety is often

A) avoiding stores, restaurants, bars, and parties where alcohol is available.
B) denying the existence of an alcohol use disorder.
C) accepting the fact that help is needed.
D) finding a health care provider experienced in treating alcohol use disorders.

Question 16

On average,a healthy adult can metabolize the equivalent of how many drinks per hour?

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a tip for taking control of your alcohol intake?

A) Make sure you have not eaten for at least 3-4 hours before having your first alcoholic drink.
B) Think about why you are planning to drink.
C) Decide in advance what your alcohol intake will be.
D) Dilute hard liquor with large amounts of water, diet soda, or juice.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with alcohol use disorders?

A) malnutrition
B) increased risk of chronic disease
C) increased risk of traumatic injury
D) increased brain function

Question 19

Moderate intake of alcohol for women is defined as up to how many drinks per day?

A) three
B) two
C) one
D) zero

Question 20

For males,binge drinking is defined as consuming how many alcoholic drinks on one occasion within a short period of time?

A) 2 or more
B) 3 or more
C) 4 or more
D) 5 or more

Question 21

If someone passes out after a night of hard drinking,he or she should be left alone to "sleep it off."

Question 22

Complete avoidance of all alcoholic beverages is the only way for most people who abuse alcohol to achieve full and ongoing recovery.

Question 23

Drinking alone to cope with anger or sadness is one sign of an alcohol use disorder.

Question 24

Moderate alcohol consumption increases "good" cholesterol (HDL)and lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL).

Question 25

Women who are breastfeeding should abstain from alcohol as it easily passes into the breast milk at levels equal to blood alcohol concentrations.

Question 26

Most people with an alcohol use disorder recognize and will readily acknowledge the problem.

Question 27

Women absorb a greater percentage of a given alcohol intake as compared to men of the same size.

Question 28

It is safe for pregnant women to consume moderate amounts of alcohol after the first trimester of pregnancy.

Question 29

Whereas the damage that occurs in fatty liver is reversible,the damage that occurs in alcoholic hepatitis is never reversible.

Question 30

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)is a serious condition that is associated with physical birth defects and mental retardation.

Question 31

In women,alcohol intake above two drinks per day can greatly increase the risk of death.

Question 32

People who abstain from alcohol are advised to start drinking in moderation for the potential health benefits associated with alcohol consumption.

Question 33

Alcohol poisoning is characterized by depression of the respiratory center of the brain.

Question 34

In the United States,about 3 million people have an alcohol use disorder.

Question 35

You should never treat a hangover with aspirin,ibuprofen,or acetaminophen.