Question 1

What type of tolerance to alcohol is defined as a person having to consume greater quantities of alcohol in order to maintain a certain BAC?

Accepted Answer

Dispositional tolerance occurs when the body becomes more efficient at metabolizing alcohol, requiring a person to consume more to achieve the same blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

Question 2

Which statement reflects the most accurate finding regarding the percentage of college and university women and men's drinking habits?

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Question 3

What is the formula to estimate BAC?

Accepted Answer

The formula to estimate Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is based on the number of standard drinks consumed, each contributing approximately .025% to BAC, minus the percentage of alcohol metabolized by the body over time, typically .015% per hour since drinking began. Therefore, the correct formula is A) number standard drinks (.025%) × number hours since drinking began (.015%).

Question 4

What is the process by which the energy in foods is released in the form of heat and work?

Accepted Answer

The process by which the energy in foods is released in the form of heat and work is called oxidation. During oxidation, the nutrients in food (such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) are broken down and combined with oxygen to release energy that the body can use for various functions, such as powering muscle contractions and maintaining body temperature. Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes that occur in the body, including digestion, absorption, and utilization of nutrients. Hydrogenation is a process that involves adding hydrogen to unsaturated fats to make them more solid and stable, while excretion refers to the removal of waste products from the body.

Question 5

You live in Canada in the area that has the lowest per capita alcoholic beverage sales.Where do you live?

Accepted Answer

Saskatchewan has the lowest per capita alcoholic beverage sales in Canada.

Question 6

What has been proven to slow the absorption of alcohol?

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Question 7

In this culture you would generally observe heavy drinking of liquor,which is often attributed to the early invasion of the Vikings.However,as far as their children are concerned,drinking is forbidden.Which culture is this?

Accepted Answer

This culture is the Irish culture. Heavy drinking is often attributed to the early invasion of the Vikings, but drinking is forbidden for their children.

Question 8

What does the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase break alcohol down into?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol dehydrogenase breaks down alcohol into acetaldehyde.

Question 9

Thirty-two hours have passed for Tom's alcohol withdrawal process,and he now experiences delirium tremens.Which withdrawal phase is he in?

Accepted Answer

Delirium tremens is a severe symptom of alcohol withdrawal that occurs in Phase 3, which starts about 48 to 72 hours after the last drink. The other phases are as follows: Phase 1 (first 6-8 hours after the last drink) - mild symptoms such as tremors, anxiety, and insomnia; Phase 2 (24-48 hours after the last drink) - seizure activity; Phase 4 (2-3 days after the onset of delirium tremens) - depression and/or continuation of hallucinations or agitation.

Question 10

What type of tolerance to alcohol is defined as an individual having to drink greater amounts of alcohol to achieve a mood change that was once achieved with less alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Protracted tolerance refers to the need to consume larger amounts of alcohol over time to achieve the same effects that were previously achieved with smaller amounts.

Question 11

Where in the body is over 90% of the alcohol that is absorbed mainly metabolized?

Accepted Answer

The liver is the primary organ responsible for metabolizing alcohol. Over 90% of the alcohol that is absorbed is metabolized in the liver through a process called oxidation. The pancreas and kidneys play minor roles in alcohol metabolism, and the small intestine primarily absorbs alcohol rather than metabolizing it.

Question 12

What was the statistical change from 1982 to 2007 in the number of traffic fatalities related to alcohol?

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Question 13

Alcohol inhibits the secretion of antidiuretic hormone.What does this cause?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of antidiuretic hormone secretion causes increased urination, as the body is unable to reabsorb water properly and it is excreted out in the urine.

Question 14

According to CADUMS (2009),what percent of Canadians identified themselves as heavy,frequent drinkers?

Accepted Answer

According to the Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS) in 2009, 5 percent of Canadians identified themselves as heavy, frequent drinkers.

Question 15

At what rate does the liver metabolize alcohol?

Accepted Answer

The liver metabolizes alcohol at a constant rate, which is approximately one standard drink per hour. This means that the rate of metabolism does not change based on the stage of drinking, the amount consumed, or other factors.

Question 16

Based on the BAC equation,what will the BAC be for a 160-pound man who drinks three 12-ounce regular beers in an hour?

Accepted Answer

The BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) can be estimated using the Widmark formula. For a 160-pound man drinking three 12-ounce beers (with each beer approximately equal to one standard drink containing about 14 grams of pure alcohol) over an hour, the BAC would be around .06 percent. This calculation takes into account the average metabolism rate, the alcohol content of the beers, and the body weight of the man.

Question 17

According to CADUMS (2009),what percent of Canadians identified themselves as abstainers?

Accepted Answer

CADUMS (2009) found that 12 percent of Canadians identified themselves as abstainers.

Question 18

Your friend is experiencing Phase 2 alcohol withdrawal symptom.What is taking place?

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Question 19

You met a new classmate who described his family's drinking patterns as celebratory and happening during holidays and family gatherings,with children also being offered glasses of wine from an early age.What culture could your classmate be from?

Accepted Answer

In Italian culture, drinking wine during family meals and celebrations is a long-standing tradition. It is common for children to be offered a small amount of wine mixed with water from a young age.

Question 20

A medical doctor who specializes in alcohol treatment witnessed Jim partying with a group of friends at the next table.Jim's behaviour led the doctor to say to his dining companion that Jim more than likely had a BAC greater than 0.15 percent.What behaviour was Jim showing?

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Quiz 6: Alcohol