Chapter 8: Alcohol and Alcoholism – Flashcards
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Beer usually contains about what percentage of alcohol?
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3-6%
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The approximate concentration of alcohol in table wines is
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9-14%
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Which of the following types of wine has the highest concentration of alcohol?
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Fortified
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The proof value of an alcoholic beverage is ____ the percentage of alcohol in the beverage
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Two times
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90-proof beverage is ____ % alcohol
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45
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A standard drink contains about _____ ounce(s) of alcohol
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0.6
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Which of the following beverages has the highest concentration of alcohol?
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Brandy
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About how any calories are in one serving (14-17 grams) of alcohol
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100-120
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Which of the following alcoholic drinks contains the most calories?
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6-ounces rum and Coke
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Through what part of the body is most alcohol absorption into the bloodstream
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Small intestine
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Which of the following can slow the rate of alcohol adsorption into the bloodstream?
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Food in the stomach
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Which of the following best describes the effect of carbonation on the body's absorption of alcohol?
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It speeds the adsorption rate, thereby increasing impairment
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Where in the body is most alcohol metabolized?
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Liver
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About what percentage of ingested alcohol is excreted unchanged?
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2-10%
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Consuming alcohol causes intoxication because alcohol interferes with
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neurotransmitters
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Which of the following ethnic groups is most likely to experience flushing syndrome after consuming only a few drinks?
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African
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Which of the following substances, in excess, causes a flushing reaction?
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Acetaldehyde
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The amount of alcohol in the blood is called
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Blood alcohol concentration
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Emmanuel weighs 150 lb. About how many hours will it take him to metabolize (no longer be impaired) from drinking one standard drink
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2
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Alcohol is metabolized
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At a varied rate depending on individual characteristics
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Alcohol is classified as a(n)
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depressant
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At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to begin feeling the effects of alcohol
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0.03-0.06%
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Janis has been drinking at a party and is starting to feel sleepy. She is also having trouble hearing what her friends are saying. Her blood alcohol concentration is most likely
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0.1%
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Coma is likely to occur once a person reaches a blood alcohol concentration of
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0.35%
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Dennis's friend Alicia is heavily intoxicated. Dennis should call 911 if she has which of the following symptoms
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All of these are symptoms of an alcohol emergency and you should call 911 if ANY of these symptoms are present
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Which of the following contributes to a hangover?
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Dehydration
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Drinking alcohol while taking which of the the following medications can increase the risk of stomach bleeding?
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Over the counter pain relievers like aspirin and ibrophin
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between alcohol related injuries and violence?
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All of these are true about the relationship between alcohol related injuries and violence
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Having sex with someone who is drunk is legally considered
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Sexual Assault
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What is the legal limit of BAC ____ which is approximately more than 1 -2 drinks in the first hour of drinking for 150 lb (depending on all alcohol absorption factors)
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0.08%
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Which of the following is true of caffeinated alcoholic beverages?
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They may cause drinkers to consume more alcohol than they normally would
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The connection between the amount of alcohol consumed and its effects is called the
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Dose-response function
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Which of the following is a good strategy for protecting yourself if you suspect another driver is drunk
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Maintain a safe distance and stay alert
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A disease of the liver caused by excessive and chronic drinking is
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Cirrhosis
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Which of the following is associated with cirrhosis?
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Replacement of liver cells with scar tissue
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Weakening of the heart muscle caused by heavy alcohol use is called
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Cardiac Myopathy
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About how many alcoholics in the United States experience cognitive impairments?
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50%
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The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome are
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Both physical and mental impairments
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Drinking alcohol is risky for a fetus
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Throughout pregnancy
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Alcohol may positively affect the cardiovascular system by
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Reducing the risk of clot formation
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Which of the following best describes alcohol abuse?
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Is recurrent alcohol use that has negative consequences
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Which of the following is a sign of alcohol dependence?
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Drinking to alleviate or dull strong emotions or negative feelings
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The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking for women as consuming ____ drinks in 2 hours
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4
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The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking for men as consuming ____ drinks in 2 hours
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5
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Among American sunder 21 what percentage of drinking occurs in the form for bingeing?
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90%
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About what percentage of college students who reported themselves to be frequent binge drinkers had done something they regretted compared to non-binge
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60%
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Which of the following best describes alcoholics int eh United States?
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They alternate between periods of sobriety and heavy drinking
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The unpleasant physical and mental state experience when abstaining from the alcohol after several
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withdrawal
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What alcohol withdrawal symptom is linked to a mortality rate as high as 15%?
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Delirium Tremens
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According to the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health about what percentage of college students report themselves to be heavy drinkers
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15%
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Which of the following is not a risk factor for alcoholism?
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decreased mobility and ruralization
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Individuals with alcoholism who stop drinking on their own often do so because of
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An alcohol-related crisis
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Which of the following statements best describes Alcoholics Anonymous?
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It often pairs recovering drinkers with a sponsor
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Which of the following statements describes how Disulfiram works?
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It causes a person to become ill when alcohol is ingested
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Which of the following statements describes how naltrexone works?
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It decreases the pleasant effects of alcohol without making the person ill
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Which of the following best describes alcoholism among white men?
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It often begins with heavy drinking in high school and college
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Which of the following describes the relationship between gender and alcoholism?
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Women ten to become alcoholics later in life than man
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Members of which of the following ethnic groups are most likely to use alcohol
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American Indians
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Which of the following best describes alcohol use among African American?
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While African Americans use less alcohol as a group, they have more alcohol-related problems than members of other ethnicities
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Which of the following groups has a lower-than-average rate of alcohol-abuse problems?
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Asian Americans
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Which of the following is a good way to help a friend who has an alcohol problem?
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Open honest labeling "I think you have a problem with alcohol"
