Deck 15: Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Question 1

The carbonation in an alcoholic beverage like champagne

A)slows the absorption rate of alcohol,thereby decreasing the degree of impairment.
B)speeds up the absorption rate of alcohol,thereby increasing the degree of impairment.
C)has no effect on the absorption rate of alcohol,therefore having no effect on the degree of impairment.
D)prevents the absorption of alcohol,thereby eliminating risk of impairment.

Answer 1

speeds up the absorption rate of alcohol,thereby increasing the degree of impairment.

Question 2

Alcohol is similar to other drugs in that

A)its use can lead to dependence.
B)its physiological effects can cause long-term damage.
C)it can impair short-term functioning.
D)all of these choices are correct.

Answer 2

all of these choices are correct.

Question 3

The approximate concentration of alcohol in table wines is

A)3-6 percent.
B)6-8 percent.
C)9-14 percent.
D)20 percent.

Answer 3

9-14 percent.

Question 4

The main site of alcohol metabolism is in the

A)small intestine.
B)stomach.
C)colon.
D)liver.

Question 5

Females usually become intoxicated more quickly than males because

A)they have a lower alcohol tolerance.
B)the stomach enzyme that metabolizes alcohol is less active in women than in men.
C)they metabolize alcohol more slowly in the liver.
D)they metabolize more alcohol in the stomach.

Question 6

Which of the following beverages has the highest concentration of alcohol?

A)sherry
B)wine
C)ale
D)gin

Question 7

The process of fermentation is generally utilized in making

A)gin.
B)wine.
C)whiskey.
D)vodka.

Question 8

What percentage of ingested alcohol is NOT metabolized in the liver,but is excreted unchanged?

A)10-15 percent
B)15-20 percent
C)1-2 percent
D)2-10 percent

Question 9

A standard drink contains about

A)10 grams of alcohol.
B)13.6 grams of alcohol.
C)17.2 grams of alcohol.
D)20 grams of alcohol.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE?

A)The main site of alcohol metabolism is the large intestine.
B)All forms of alcohol are safe for consumption.
C)Eating food before drinking increases the body's rate of absorption of alcohol.
D)All alcohol consumed is eventually absorbed by your body.

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the relationship between eating and alcohol consumption?

A)Eating slows alcohol's intoxicating effects in men more than it does in women.
B)Eating slows alcohol's intoxicating effects in women more than it does in men.
C)Eating reduces the amount of alcohol absorbed in the small intestine.
D)Eating slows alcohol absorption.

Question 12

In Canada,any beverage containing _____________ percent or more alcohol by volume is considered an alcoholic beverage.

A)0.5
B)0.8
C)1.1
D)2.0

Question 13

Which of the following types of alcohol is safely consumable?

A)ethyl
B)methyl
C)isopropyl
D)butyl

Question 14

Alcohol provides ____________ calories per gram.

A)3
B)5
C)7
D)10

Question 15

The most significant reason that women have higher BACs than men do after ingesting the same amount of alcohol is that women have

A)lower blood volume.
B)higher percentage of body fat.
C)lower average weight.
D)less drinking experience.

Question 16

Wines with the highest concentration of alcohol are called

A)concentrated.
B)fermented.
C)champagne.
D)fortifieD.

Question 17

Ales and malt liquors have ____________ of alcohol per volume more than beer has.

A)greater than 10 percent
B)8-10 percent
C)5-8 percent
D)2-3 percent

Question 18

Beer usually contains what percentage of alcohol?

A)3-6 percent
B)9-14 percent
C)20-25 percent
D)35-50 percent

Question 19

Which of the following does NOT influence how long it takes for alcohol to be absorbed in the stomach?

A)carbonation
B)the time of day that alcohol is consumed
C)food in the stomach
D)the proof of the beverage

Question 20

The amount of alcohol in the blood,which is used as a measure of intoxication,is called

A)alcohol/blood displacement.
B)alcohol impairment measurement.
C)blood alcohol concentration.
D)blood alcohol ratio.

Question 21

All of the following are symptoms of hangover,EXCEPT

A)diarrheA.
B)nausea.
C)cough.
D)fatigue.

Question 22

Hangover is thought to be caused by all of the following,EXCEPT

A)dehydration.
B)excess activity while intoxicated.
C)products of alcohol breakdown.
D)hormonal effects.

Question 23

At higher blood concentrations of alcohol,people are LEAST likely to feel

A)angry.
B)jovial.
C)emotional.
D)sleepy.

Question 24

Which of the following behaviours is LEAST characteristic of an intoxicated person?

A)becomes sleepy
B)has improved problem-solving skills
C)becomes easily angered
D)cries easily

Question 25

At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to first feel "relaxed"?

A)<0.05 percent
B)0.10 percent
C)0.15 percent
D)0.30 percent

Question 26

Initial effects of low concentrations of alcohol include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)relaxation.
B)lightheadedness.
C)sleepiness.
D)decreased inhibitions.

Question 27

The rate of metabolism of alcohol

A)is faster in chronic drinkers than it is in occasional drinkers.
B)is faster in occasional drinkers than in chronic drinkers.
C)does not affect blood alcohol concentration.
D)is slower when a person is asleep.

Question 28

At what blood alcohol concentration could a person become unconscious?

A)0.10-0.15 percent
B)0.20-0.25 percent
C)0.30-0.35 percent
D)0.40-0.45 percent

Question 29

Which of the following effects of alcohol use is likely to occur at the lowest BAC?

A)reduction in motor function skills
B)reduction in sensory function
C)light-headedness
D)impaired speech

Question 30

At what blood alcohol concentration is pain perception significantly impaired?

A)0.05-0.10 percent
B)0.10-0.15 percent
C)0.15-0.30 percent
D)>0.30 percent

Question 31

Alcohol is metabolized

A)at the same rate in all people.
B)at a varied rate depending on individual characteristics.
C)more quickly when the individual is intoxicated.
D)at a constant rate within each person.

Question 32

What are the estimated hours required to metabolize a BAC of .05 percent?

A)2-3 hours
B)4-6 hours
C)6-10 hours
D)10-24 hours

Question 33

Alcohol causes all of the following,EXCEPT

A)fever.
B)skin flushes.
C)dilation of peripheral blood vessels.
D)increased sweating.

Question 34

Alcohol is classified as a(n)

A)depressant.
B)opioid derivative.
C)narcotiC.
D)stimulant.

Question 35

How many hours would be required to metabolize a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10-0.15 percent?

A)more than 24 hours
B)10-24 hours
C)6-10 hours
D)3-6 hours

Question 36

At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to experience unsteadiness in walking and standing?

A)<0.05 percent
B)0.05-0.10 percent
C)0.10-0.15 percent
D)0.20-0.30 percent

Question 37

A high blood alcohol concentration is most likely to increase

A)irritability.
B)intellectual function.
C)sociability.
D)coordination.

Question 38

It takes the body about ______________ to metabolize one drink (one beer or glass of wine).

A)1/2 hour
B)1 hour
C)2 hours
D)3 hours

Question 39

Which type of sleeping disorder increases in severity when alcohol is consumed?

A)sleep apnea
B)restless leg syndrome
C)narcolepsy
D)insomnia

Question 40

What would be the estimated blood alcohol concentration for a person who is experiencing emotional instability,with exaggerated feelings and behaviour?

A)0.00-0.05 percent
B)0.05-0.10 percent
C)0.10-0.15 percent
D)0.15-0.30 percent

Question 41

A disease of the liver caused by excessive and chronic drinking is

A)atherosclerosis of the liver.
B)hepatic sclerosis.
C)hepatic myopathy.
D)cirrhosis.

Question 42

A person with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)above 0.14 percent will be ___________ times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than a sober driver is.

A)10
B)30
C)40
D)380

Question 43

Alcohol is a risk factor for which type of cancer?

A)breast
B)colon
C)liver
D)all of the above

Question 44

Which of the following effects of chronic alcohol abuse occur on the brain?

A)shrinkage of both grey and white matter
B)reduced blood flow
C)slowed metabolic rates
D)All of the above are effects on the brain from alcohol abuse.

Question 45

Among college students,frequent binge drinkers are ____________ times more likely to engage in unplanned sexual activity than are non-binge drinkers.

A)2
B)5
C)7
D)10

Question 46

The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome are

A)due to large birth weight of affected babies.
B)both physical and mental impairments.
C)estimated to be found in about 1 in every 50 live births.
D)usually reversed by the time the child is 5 years olD.

Question 47

Which of the following statements about alcohol-related pancreatitis is TRUE?

A)Like cirrhosis,alcoholic pancreatitis typically occurs after years of heavy drinking.
B)Alcoholic pancreatitis generally occurs in binge drinkers.
C)Jaundice is an early sign of pancreatitis.
D)Pancreatitis is an acute illness and does not develop into a chronic condition.

Question 48

The legal BAC limit is

A)0.02 percent.
B)0.05 percent.
C)0.08 percent.
D)0.10 percent.

Question 49

A younger driver with less experience with driving and alcohol can have significant impairment with a BAC as low as ____________ percent.

A)0.02
B)0.05
C)0.08
D)0.10

Question 50

Some alcoholics show a weakening of the heart muscle,called

A)cardiac disintegration.
B)cardiac atrophy.
C)cardiac myopathy.
D)cirrhosis.

Question 51

What is the percentage of Canadian drivers who admit to having used alcohol before driving?

A)5.6 percent
B)10.6 percent
C)20.1 percent
D)50.3 percent

Question 52

Overuse of alcohol commonly causes bleeding in the

A)gastrointestinal tract.
B)cerebrum.
C)lungs.
D)vas deferens.

Question 53

The connection between the amount of a drug consumed and the drug's effects is called the

A)therapeutic index.
B)multiple dose relationship.
C)prescription standard.
D)dose-response relationship.

Question 54

Which of the following is an appropriate way to deal with an alcohol emergency?

A)Talk to the person about his drinking problem.
B)Give the person coffee.
C)Make the person walk around.
D)If unconscious,place the person on his side with his knees up.

Question 55

Which of the following is associated with cirrhosis?

A)destruction of digestive enzymes
B)accelerated liver function
C)increased metabolism of alcohol
D)replacement of liver cells with scar tissue

Question 56

Fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by

A)elevated birth weight.
B)impaired mental functioning.
C)deafness.
D)limb deformities.

Question 57

To which of the following diseases are alcoholics especially susceptible?

A)HIV
B)emphysema
C)hepatitis C
D)meningitis

Question 58

Drinking alcohol by the mother is risky for the fetus

A)during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
B)during the 19^th to 24^th weeks of pregnancy.
C)during the 25^th to 36^th weeks of pregnancy.
D)throughout the pregnancy.

Question 59

Which of the following is a good strategy for protecting yourself if you suspect another driver is drunk?

A)Stay close so you can read the license plate.
B)Honk at them and get them to stop.
C)Speed ahead of them so you can slow them down.
D)Maintain a safe distance and stay alert.

Question 60

An alcohol-related problem for infants born to mothers who drink during pregnancy that is more common than fetal alcohol syndrome is

A)cirrhosis.
B)alcohol-related cardiac myopathy.
C)alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder.
D)chronic pancreatitis.

Question 61

Which of the following is the most accurate description of the safe limit of alcohol consumption during pregnancy?

A)no drinking during the first trimester
B)one drink per week during the first trimester
C)one drink per day during pregnancy
D)no alcohol consumed during pregnancy

Question 62

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning alcohol use?

A)Women should drink 3 to 4 drinks a day.
B)Men can drink as much as they want,as long as it is beer.
C)The liver is the only organ adversely affected by heavy drinking.
D)Any health benefits from alcohol are negated by heavy use.

Question 63

Lowered sensitivity to a drug such that a given dose no longer produces the usual effect is called

A)tolerance.
B)withdrawal.
C)therapeutic index.
D)drug potentiation.

Question 64

The unpleasant physical and mental state experienced when abstaining from alcohol after several days of heavy use is known as

A)withdrawal.
B)tolerance.
C)drug potentiation.
D)paranoia.

Question 65

Binge drinking for men is defined as drinking ____________ drinks or more in a row.

A)3
B)4
C)5
D)6

Question 66

The most serious withdrawal symptom associated with alcoholism is

A)confusion.
B)paranoia.
C)seizures.
D)delirium tremens.

Question 67

Which of the following would probably NOT be a sign of impending alcohol abuse?

A)feeling uncomfortable when alcohol is not present
B)consuming alcohol in risky situations
C)drinking at unusual times
D)drinking moderate amounts with most evening meals

Question 68

A mother getting drunk how many times during the third trimester will damage fetal brain cells?

A)1 time
B)2 times
C)3 times
D)4 times

Question 69

Among people under age 35,

A)light drinkers have higher mortality rates than nondrinkers.
B)light drinkers have lower mortality rates than both nondrinkers and heavy drinkers.
C)light drinkers have mortality rates equal to those of nondrinkers but lower than those of heavy drinkers.
D)there is no relationship between mortality rates and alcohol use.

Question 70

Which of the following is NOT a common adult pattern of excessive drinking associated with alcohol dependence?

A)regular daily intake of large amounts of alcohol
B)regular light drinking limited to weekends
C)long periods of sobriety interspersed with binges
D)heavy drinking limited to periods of stress

Question 71

Requiring more of a substance to get the same desired effect is known as

A)withdrawal.
B)tolerance.
C)antagonism.
D)inhibition.

Question 72

Binge drinking is a difficult problem to solve because

A)it is so widespread;an estimated 70 percent of college/university students across Canada binge drink.
B)binge drinking on college campuses is not well documented.
C)negative drinking behaviours usually occur off campus.
D)little is known about the consequences of this type of drinking.

Question 73

Despite their experiences,what percentage of college binge drinkers identify themselves as problem drinkers?

A)almost 100 percent
B)75 percent
C)50 percent
D)fewer than 1 percent

Question 74

What percentage of pregnant women consume alcohol during their pregnancy?

A)5 percent
B)10 percent
C)15 percent
D)20 percent

Question 75

Negative consequences associated with binge drinking include

A)poor academic performance.
B)violence.
C)engaging in unplanned sex.
D)all of the above choices.

Question 76

Cardiovascular benefits from moderate alcohol consumption may be due to

A)reduced stress on the heart muscle.
B)lower heart rate.
C)increased levels of HDL cholesterol.
D)sedation.

Question 77

Alcohol may positively affect the cardiovascular system by

A)reducing the risk of clot formation.
B)lowering blood pressure.
C)relaxing cardiac muscle tone.
D)stimulating cardiac muscle.

Question 78

Binge drinking for women is defined as drinking ___________ drinks or more in a row.

A)3
B)4
C)5
D)6

Question 79

Which of the withdrawal symptoms has a mortality rate as high as 15 percent?

A)confusion
B)paranoia
C)seizures
D)delirium tremens

Question 80

Which of the following drugs is used by the greatest number of college students?

A)tobacco
B)marijuana
C)ecstasy
D)alcohol