drug chp 9

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What is the LD 50 of alcohol? ​

.45-.50

The legal level of intoxication in most states in the United Sates is a BAC of __________.

0.08

How many ounces of what proof liquor is considered to be a standard drink?

1.5 ounces of 80 proof

How many ounces of beer is considered to be a standard drink?

12

A beverage that is 60% alcohol by volume is __________ proof.

120

A beverage that is 60% alcohol by volume is what proof?

120

How many ounces of table wine is considered to be a standard drink?

5

According to the 2019/2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about __________ of the U.S. sample reported alcohol use in the month preceding the interview.

50%

According to the 2019/2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about __________ of the U.S. sample reported alcohol use in the past year

65%

Why has heavy drinking among college students been a serious concern in the United States?

College students who drink heavily experience serious consequences.

Allen is a heavy drinker who has not had a drink for a couple of days. He is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following symptoms is he likely to have?

NOT a low body temperature and a slow heartbeat NOT excitatory

According to the 2019/2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about __________ of the U.S. sample reported heavy alcohol use in the month preceding the interview.

NOTTT 25% NOttt 30

What is considered moderate drinking that is associated with health benefits? never exceed daily limit of 4 for men and 3 for women or weekly limit of 14 for men and 7 for women no more than 2 per day for men and 1 per day for women don't exceed the weekly limit of 14 for men and 7 for women don't drink at least one day a week

NOTTTT dont exceed the weekly limit of 14 for men and 7 for woman

Which college student is most likely to drink alcohol? David, who attends a historically black college Jennifer, who attends a Christian college Tomás, who lives on campus at a state university Tomiko, who is a commuter student

Tomas who lives on campus at a state university

Which of the following is TRUE? a person can die from drinking too much alcohol and from alcohol withdrawal people can die from drinking too much alcohol but not from alcohol withdrawal none of the other answers are correct a person can die from withdrawal from alcohol but not from drinking too much

a person can die from drinking too much alcohol and from alcohol withdrawal

The "Asian flushing response" brought about by alcohol use is due to a build-up of _____.

acetaldehyde

The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase breaks alcohol down into __________.

acetaldehyde

Which of the following can be an effect of chronic heavy drinking? cardiovascular problems all of the other choices sexual functioning problems decreased immune system functioning

all of the other options

Which neurotransmitter receptors does alcohol affect? GABA glutamate dopamine all of these

all of these

Why does prolonged use of alcohol result in the development of a "beer belly"?

because alcohol reduces the amount of fat in the body that is oxidized

With blackouts, the individual __________.

cannot recall events that occurred during a drinking occasion

The liver metabolizes alcohol __________.

constant rate

Which of the following is associated with slower absorption of alcohol.

drinking milk

True or False: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is associated with before and after birth growth deficiencies and distinctive facial anomalies, but not behavior problems.

false

True/False: Americans drank more alcohol per capita in 1940 than they drink today.

false

True/False: An important acute effect of alcohol is a dramatic increase in REM, or dream, sleep.

false

True/False: Cirrhosis of the liver is reversible with long-term abstinence.

false

True/False: Moderate levels of alcohol tend to stimulate males' libido.

false

True/False: Worldwide, women and men are equally likely to die from alcohol-related causes.

false

______ is the earliest, most benign effect of alcohol's effects on the liver.

fatty liver

Binge drinking is defined as drinking until one passes out drinking 6 or more servings of alcohol four or more servings for a female and five or more servings for a male within an episode of drinking five or more servings for a female and four or more servings for a male within an episode of drinking

four or more servings for a female and 5 or more servings for a male within an episode of drinking

​The danger of extreme alcohol withdrawal symptoms including seizures and delirium tremens lasts _____.

from 12 hours to 10 days

Dr. Campbell's recommendations for "Lower Risk Use" include all of the following EXCEPT Have a drink to relax at the end of a rough day alternate an alcohol beverage with water eat something substantial before or while you are drinking know how much you are drinking

have a drink to relax at the end of a rough day

Over 90% of the alcohol absorbed is metabolized in what part of the body?

liver

Over 90% of the alcohol that is absorbed is metabolized by the body mainly in the __________.

liver

What substance is especially effective for slowing the body's absorption of alcohol?

milk

According to the 2019/2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about __________ of the U.S. sample reported binge alcohol use in the month preceding the interview.

not 10

According to the NSDUH, heavy drinking is defined as:​ ​3 or more servings daily binge drinking 4 or more times a month binge drinking 5 or more times a month ​5 or more servings in one episode

not 5 or more in one episode

Moderate amounts of alcoholic beverages is associated with which health benefit to older adults?

reducing cardiovascular risks

Alcohol works as a peripheral dilator. This causes __________.

the skin to feel warm and turn red

Wernicke Syndrome and Korsakoff syndrome has been linked to __________ deficiency.

thiamine

True/False: Chronic heavy drinking can lead to a weakening of the immune system.

true


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