Deck 12: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol absorption?

A)Alcohol can be diffused from the stomach lining into the bloodstream.
B)Almost 80 percent of alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine.
C)Alcohol can be absorbed throughout the entire gastrointestinal system.
D)Carbonated alcoholic beverages are absorbed less rapidly than those containing no sparkling additives.

Answer 1

Carbonated alcoholic beverages are absorbed less rapidly than those containing no sparkling additives.

Question 2

The main site of alcohol metabolism is the

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

Answer 2

liver.

Question 3

Approximately 20 percent of alcohol is diffused through the

A)large intestine.
B)stomach lining.
C)small intestine.
D)lungs.

Answer 3

stomach lining.

Question 4

What percentage of Americans abstain from drinking alcohol?

A)11 percent
B)21 percent
C)31 percent
D)41 percent

Question 5

Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?

A)10 percent
B)25 percent
C)50 percent
D)75 percent

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alcohol poisoning?

A)inability to be roused
B)weak,rapid pulse
C)yellowish tint to the skin
D)irregular breathing patterns

Question 7

Eating food when drinking alcohol

A)slows alcohol absorption.
B)speeds up alcohol absorption.
C)decreases the absorption of nutrients in food.
D)increases the absorption of nutrients in food.

Question 8

The toxic chemical byproduct of alcohol metabolism that causes nausea and vomiting is called

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

Question 9

One standard drink equals

A)12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.
B)10 ounces of wine or 1 ounce of 80 proof liquor.
C)16 ounces of beer or wine.
D)6 ounces of malt liquor or 8 ounces of beer.

Question 10

The depressant effects of alcohol become apparent at a blood alcohol concentration of

A)0)02 percent.
B)0)08 percent.
C)0)10 percent.
D)0)15 percent.

Question 11

Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as

A)3 or more drinks for females or 4 or more drinks for males in about two hours.
B)4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours.
C)5 or more drinks for females or 6 or more drinks for males in about two hours.
D)5 or more drinks for both females and males in about two hours.

Question 12

A standard rum and cola will be absorbed faster than a 5-ounce glass of wine because

A)carbonation causes the pyloric valve to relax.
B)carbonated beverages have less alcohol.
C)a rum and cola has more alcohol than the glass of wine.
D)distilled beverages are absorbed more slowly than nondistilled.

Question 13

What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey?

A)80 percent
B)40 percent
C)50 percent
D)20 percent

Question 14

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause significant brain damage and other impairments in the fetus;this condition is known as

A)fetal cirrhosis.
B)alcoholic hepatitis.
C)fetal alcohol syndrome.
D)teratogenic paralysis.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about college drinking is TRUE?

A)Three-quarters of college students are classified as heavy episodic drinkers.
B)The majority of college students drink alcohol on a daily basis.
C)Few students experience negative consequences as a result of alcohol consumption.
D)Female college students' alcohol consumption is now close to that of male college students.

Question 16

Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT

A)the drinker's weight and body mass.
B)the drinker's mood.
C)the type of drink.
D)the time of day the alcohol is consumed.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true about a hangover?

A)Toxic forms of alcohol known as congeners may be a contributing factor.
B)Irritation of the stomach lining from increased production of hydrochloric acid can prompt nausea.
C)Hangover signs and symptoms can include diarrhea and depression.
D)It usually takes 1-2 hours to recover from a hangover.

Question 18

After a night of heavy drinking,John still appears sober while his friends are obviously intoxicated.It is likely that John has developed

A)alcoholic acceptance.
B)nonalcoholic personality.
C)learned behavioral tolerance.
D)alcohol consumption tolerance.

Question 19

How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers?

A)2 hours
B)3 hours
C)4 hours
D)5 hours

Question 20

Drinking games result in the consumption of large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time and have been associated with

A)paranoid behavior.
B)developing respiratory problems.
C)muscle and joint disorders.
D)death from alcohol poisoning.

Question 21

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 22

Which of the following statements about nicotine is TRUE?

A)It is a powerful central nervous system stimulant.
B)It is mildly addictive.
C)It causes a drop in blood pressure.
D)It decreases production of adrenaline.

Question 23

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

A)Tobacco is known to cause about 20 diseases.
B)Twenty-five percent of all regular smokers die of smoking-related diseases.
C)Tobacco is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
D)More deaths are due to illegal drug use than are due to tobacco use.

Question 24

Marketing of tobacco products currently targets all of the following EXCEPT

A)ethnic and minority groups through sponsorship of community events.
B)women through ads implying social acceptance.
C)men through ads implying masculinity and ruggedness.
D)affluent citizens in high-income areas.

Question 25

Bidis are becoming increasingly popular because they are viewed as safer than regular cigarettes.Research shows that bidis actually

A)produce three times more carbon monoxide and nicotine than cigarettes.
B)produce 20 percent less tar than cigarettes.
C)provide lower exposure to nicotine and carbon monoxide than cigarettes.
D)produce five times less tar than cigarettes.

Question 26

How many Americans suffer from health disorders caused by tobacco each year?

A)half a million
B)2 million
C)10 million
D)16 million

Question 27

The reduction in alcohol-related driving fatalities since the 1980s is due to

A)an increased number of rehabilitation facilities.
B)zero tolerance laws and increased drinking age.
C)less restrictive enforcement of laws in some states.
D)a decreased drinking age in many states.

Question 28

The water that is pulled out of the body when someone drinks heavily is taken from

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

Question 29

Jeff has been drinking a lot over the past few months,including frequent binges.His friends are concerned that this behavior puts him at risk for a condition that involves a potentially lethal blood alcohol concentration.Which condition is this?

A)coronary artery disease
B)alcohol poisoning
C)cirrhosis
D)alcoholic hepatitis

Question 30

Risk for developing lung cancer varies among smokers due to all of the following EXCEPT

A)tolerance to nicotine.
B)amount of inhalation of cigarette smoke.
C)frequency of smoking.
D)age of onset of smoking.

Question 31

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to global health and alcohol use?

A)Almost 4 percent of all deaths worldwide are attributed to alcohol.
B)The highest consumption levels can be found in the developing world.
C)Alcohol is a factor in 30 types of diseases and injuries.
D)The lowest consumption levels are found in the Northern Hemisphere.

Question 32

Of the following population groups,which has the highest rate of smoking?

A)Asian
B)White,non-Hispanic
C)Black,non-Hispanic
D)Native American

Question 33

The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome include

A)mental retardation.
B)abnormally large head size.
C)Down's syndrome.
D)passive and calm behavior.

Question 34

Which of the following is FALSE about smokeless tobacco?

A)It is just as addictive as smoking.
B)It contains more nicotine than cigarettes.
C)Dental problems are common among smokeless tobacco users.
D)It does not contain cancer-causing substances.

Question 35

Which statement BEST summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs?

A)It causes delirium tremens.
B)It forms nicotine.
C)It forms carbon monoxide.
D)It forms tar,which is a thick,brownish sludge.

Question 36

Which of the following is TRUE of drinking and driving?

A)Twenty percent of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related.
B)The majority of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities occur in the 16- to 20-year-old age group.
C)Over the last 20 years,the percentage of intoxicated drivers involved in fatal crashes has decreased.
D)More than 50 percent of college students report that they have driven after consuming alcohol.

Question 37

Smokeless tobacco users

A)generally take longer to develop cancer after first use than smokers.
B)are 10 times more likely to develop oral cancers than nonusers.
C)are 50 times more likely to develop oral cancers than nonusers.
D)have an easier time quitting than cigarette smokers.

Question 38

What effect does carbon monoxide have on the body?

A)It impairs the cilia's cleansing function.
B)It diminishes the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells.
C)It diminishes hormone production.
D)It irritates nasal passages and lung tissue.

Question 39

Urinating frequently after alcohol consumption occurs because

A)alcohol is a diuretic.
B)alcohol filters through the kidneys faster than water.
C)alcohol shrinks the bladder.
D)alcohol can be a gastrointestinal irritant.

Question 40

Which of the following is TRUE about women and alcoholism?

A)The number of women alcoholics exceeds that of men.
B)Women get addicted faster with less alcohol use than men.
C)Alcoholic death rates are lower for women than for men.
D)Married women are at the highest risk for alcoholism among females.

Question 41

An NIAAA approach to reducing alcohol consumption on campus is

A)motivational speakers with recovery messages.
B)efforts to change the perceived frequency of drinking on campus.
C)Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students.
D)the Alcohol e-Check Up to Go (e-Chug).

Question 42

Which of the following occurs within 24 hours of quitting smoking?

A)Chance of heart attack decreases.
B)Coughing and shortness of breath decrease.
C)Circulation improves.
D)Cilia regrow in the lungs.

Question 43

The ratio of alcohol to total blood volume is the

A)complete blood count.
B)red blood cell volume.
C)blood alcohol concentration.
D)ethyl alcohol density.

Question 44

Which of the following is TRUE about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?

A)Adults are more heavily exposed to ETS than children.
B)ETS is responsible for more lung cancer deaths than heart disease deaths annually.
C)ETS exposure is higher among African Americans and low-income persons.
D)ETS has fewer carcinogens,tar,and nicotine than mainstream smoke.

Question 45

A disease associated with smoking in which alveoli are destroyed is known as

A)chronic bronchitis.
B)emphysema.
C)alveolitis.
D)hepatitis.

Question 46

A form of alcohol that metabolizes slowly and produces toxic byproducts is a(n)

A)ethyl alcohol product.
B)congener.
C)distilled alcohol product.
D)intoxicator.

Question 47

Environmental cues such as drinking a cup of coffee or finishing a meal can induce a craving for nicotine;these cues are known as

A)pairings.
B)obstacles.
C)temptations.
D)stimulants.

Question 48

A nicotine inhaler is safer than a nicotine nasal spray because

A)the inhaler delivers an unsaturated dose of nicotine to the lungs.
B)it is easier to overdose with the nasal spray.
C)the inhaler is less likely to cause infection.
D)it is easier to overdose with the inhaler.

Question 49

Colleges have implemented programs to reduce alcohol use that include a nonjudgmental approach to working with students known as

A)motivational interviewing.
B)12-step programs.
C)detoxification centers.
D)psychological counseling.

Question 50

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to women and smoking?

A)Women have less chance of developing smoking-related diseases than men.
B)Women who smoke are more likely to have fertility problems than non-smokers.
C)Women smoke at about half the rate that men do.
D)Women can smoke occasionally during pregnancy without ill effects.

Question 51

Which of the following is a smoking cessation medication?

A)Vicodin
B)Concerta
C)Ambien
D)Zyban

Question 52

The effects of alcohol are different for women and men because

A)women have lower levels of body fat than men.
B)women have lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase than men.
C)women are not affected by congeners.
D)men are not affected by congeners.

Question 53

Chewing tobacco can lead to a condition characterized by leathery white patches inside the mouth known as

A)oral cancer.
B)alcoholic hepatitis.
C)leukoplakia.
D)leukemia.

Question 54

What substance in cigarettes is a highly addictive stimulant?

A)menthol
B)tar
C)carbon monoxide
D)nicotine

Question 55

Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal include all of the following EXCEPT

A)irritability.
B)weakness in the limbs.
C)nausea and vomiting.
D)restlessness.

Question 56

An addictive drug produced by fermentation is

A)ethyl alcohol.
B)congener.
C)acetaldehyde.
D)dehydrogenase.

Question 57

What substance in cigarettes decreases the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells?

A)menthol
B)tar
C)carbon monoxide
D)nicotine

Question 58

Smoking contributes to heart disease by doing all of the following EXCEPT

A)weakening tissues.
B)increasing platelet adhesiveness.
C)decreasing HDL cholesterol.
D)thinning the plaque in the major blood vessels.

Question 59

If you know you will be at an event where alcohol will be served,what can you do to drink responsibly?

A)Attend with friends who drink more than you do.
B)Make sure that someone else has volunteered to be a designated driver.
C)Don't eat for several hours before the event.
D)Eat shortly before you go and alternate alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.

Question 60

Which nicotine replacement product requires a prescription?

A)nicotine nasal spray
B)nicotine lozenges
C)nicotine patch
D)nicotine gum

Question 61

What substance in cigarettes numbs the throat to allow for deeper inhalation?

A)menthol
B)tar
C)carbon monoxide
D)nicotine

Question 62

What substance in cigarettes is a thick,brownish sludge containing carcinogens?

A)menthol
B)tar
C)carbon monoxide
D)nicotine

Question 63

The last stage of liver disease that can result from years of heavy drinking is

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

Question 64

Nicotine paralyzes the cilia on the surfaces of upper respiratory passages and prevents them from

A)enhancing ventilation.
B)producing mucus.
C)cleaning out foreign matter.
D)stimulating the cough reflex.

Question 65

Cigarette advertising in the United States that targets children is illegal.

Question 66

Alcohol intoxication increases the risk of having unprotected sex.

Question 67

College students who smoke are more likely to have lower levels of perceived stress than nonsmokers.

Question 68

A driver is always impaired when he or she has a blood alcohol concentration of

A)0)03 percent or higher.
B)0)05 percent or higher.
C)0)08 percent or higher.
D)0)10 percent or higher.

Question 69

Cigars are less of a health risk than cigarettes.

Question 70

An alcoholic beverage that is 80 proof would be 20 percent alcohol by volume.

Question 71

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 72

Alcohol and tobacco result in more deaths each year than all illicit drugs combined.

Question 73

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

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

Question 74

Which of the following is a major contributor to indoor air pollution?

A)secondhand smoke
B)snuff
C)carbon monoxide
D)carcinogens

Question 75

Drunkorexia is a term used to describe behavior that combines heavy drinking and disordered eating.

Question 76

Mixing alcohol with energy drinks reduces the level of alcohol impairment.

Question 77

Worrying about an upcoming test would be likely to increase the alcohol absorption rate in the body.

Question 78

People who breathe tobacco smoke from another person's cigarette are known as sidestream smokers.

Question 79

Advertising for cigarettes targets specific groups in society.

Question 80

Over a third of all tobacco-related deaths are due to heart disease.