Health Exam 3 Alcohol

Amber has to urinate frequently when she drinks. Why does this occur? A) Alcohol acts as a diuretic. B) Alcohol causes kidney irritation. C) Alcohol shrinks the bladder. D) Alcohol can cause gastrointestinal problems.

A

As with other drugs, alcohol abuse can lead to A) physical and psychological dependence. B) increased ability to relax and combat stress. C) feeling better able to cope in social situations. D) the ability to appear sober while high or intoxicated.

A

Blood alcohol concentration is the ratio of A) alcohol to total blood volume. B) alcohol to total plasma volume. C) alcohol to pound of body weight. D) alcohol to percentage of fluid in the blood.

A

Jerome is a collegiate track athlete, and his friend Leon is sedentary and overweight. At a party, they drink the same number of beers at the same rate, and they ate approximately the same amount of food before they started drinking. Which factor will account for differences in their blood alcohol concentration? A) Amount of body fat B) History of alcohol consumption C) Rate of nutrient absorption D) Amount of physical activity prior to drinking

A

Long-term alcohol abusers can develop a chronic inflammation of the liver known as A) alcoholic hepatitis. B) hepatic amyloidosis. C) fibrosis. D) cirrhosis.

A

The addictive drug in beer, wine, and liquor is A) ethanol. B) methanol. C) phenol. D) isopropyl alcohol.

A

The breakdown of alcohol occurs at what average rate per hour? A) 0.5 ounce per hour. B) 1.0 ounce per hour. C) 1.5 ounces per hour. D) 2.0 ounces per hour.

A

The fastest-growing group of alcohol abusers is A) women. B) African Americans. C) Native Americans. D) men.

A

The most popular drug on college campuses is A) alcohol. B) amphetamines. C) ecstasy. D) marijuana.

A

Which enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of alcohol in the liver? A) Alcohol dehydrogenase B) Amylase C) Acetate D) Acetaldehyde

A

A severe syndrome that results from alcohol withdrawal is A) dementia. B) delirium tremens. C) anxiety disorder. D) delusional disorder.

B

A standard drink contains A) 0.4 fluid ounces of alcohol. B) 0.6 fluid ounces of alcohol. C) 1.0 fluid ounces of alcohol. D) 1.2 fluid ounces of alcohol.

B

Al-Anon differs from Alcoholics Anonymous in that it seeks to A) help adolescents living with an alcoholic parent. B) help family members and friends of alcoholics. C) help the addict through professional counseling. D) help female alcoholics in recovery.

B

Alcohol contains how many calories per gram? A) 5 B) 7 C) 9 D) 11

B

Alcoholism among Native American populations is A) 1 to 2 times higher than the national average. B) 2 to 3 times higher than the national average. C) 3 to 4 times higher than the national average. D) 4 to 5 times higher than the national average.

B

Alcoholism is directly or indirectly responsible for what percentage of total medical expenses and lost earnings in the United States? A) More than 20% B) More than 25% C) More than 30% D) More than 35%

B

Eating food when drinking alcohol A) often causes digestive problems. B) slows the absorption of the alcohol. C) slows the absorption of nutrients. D) increases cravings for sweets.

B

Grace is a 14-year-old child of alcoholic parents. She draws attention away from her family's primary problem by smoking, shoplifting, and cutting school. What role is she assuming? A) Family hero B) Scapegoat C) Lost child D) Mascot

B

Heavy drinking within a 2-hour period is described as A) alcoholism. B) binge drinking. C) social drinking. D) addiction.

B

If a particular whiskey is 80 proof, what is its percentage of alcohol by volume? A) 20% B) 40% C) 60% D) 80%

B

The leading cause of preventable death among college students in the United States is A) violent assault. B) alcohol consumption. C) drug overdose. D) suicide.

B

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.

B

The rate at which alcohol is absorbed and metabolized in the body is A) a standard rate for both men and women. B) different depending on individual factors. C) .slower when a person is tired or sick. D) faster after eating a large meal.

B

The simultaneous use of prescription drugs and alcohol increases a person's risk for A) sexually transmitted infections. B) severe medical problems or death. C) driving under the influence. D) a next-day hangover.

B

The water that is pulled out of the body due to alcohol's diuretic effect is from A) fat stores. B) cerebrospinal fluid. C) skeletal muscle. D) cerebral tissue.

B

Vincent, a heavy drinker, can consume a lot of alcohol yet appear to be sober. This is known as A) long-term drinking behavior. B) learned behavioral tolerance. C) acquired tolerance. D) extended tolerance.

B

Which of the following is true of congeners? A) They are absorbed more rapidly than ethanol. B) Their toxic byproducts contribute to hangovers. C) They are responsible for alcohol poisoning. D) They are a result of dehydration.

B

Which of the following statements is true regarding family members of alcoholics? A) They tend to abstain from alcohol consumption. B) They suffer and become part of the dynamics of addiction. C) They usually ignore the effects of the alcoholic's addiction. D) They find it easy to talk with the addict about his or her alcoholism.

B

Which type of treatment for alcoholism deters drinking by reducing the pleasurable effects of alcohol or by causing an individual to become ill if alcohol is consumed? A) Psychological B) Pharmacological C) Social D) Interventional

B

A condition of severe liver damage that usually results from alcohol abuse is A) hepatitis. B) lipidosis. C) cirrhosis. D) liver cancer.

C

A method used by family and friends to help an alcoholic confront the disease is A) cooperation. B) intercession. C) intervention. D) codependence.

C

Alcohol consumed during the last trimester of pregnancy is most likely to affect A) organ development. B) spinal development. C) central nervous system development. D) reproductive system development.

C

An ability to be roused, a rapid or irregular pulse, and slowed breathing are signs of A) intoxication. B) a hangover. C) alcohol poisoning. D) withdrawal.

C

Andrew has a dreadful hangover. What is the only cure for his condition? A) Black coffee B) Protein C) Time D) Aspirin

C

Children born with fetal alcohol syndrome exhibit which of the following traits? A) Respiratory difficulties B) Spinal deformity C) Mental impairment D) Muscular atrophy

C

Deaths due to alcohol poisoning are the result of A) a dangerously increased respiratory rate. B) engaging in risky behaviors. C) CNS and respiratory depression. D) drinking and driving.

C

Headache, muscle aches, nausea, anxiety, depression, and thirst are symptoms of A) alcohol intolerance. B) an anxiety attack. C) a hangover. D) alcohol poisoning.

C

On her first prenatal visit to the doctor, Marlene is warned about the dangers of drinking alcohol while pregnant. If she drinks, which condition could affect her unborn child? A) Fetal alcohol resistance B) Infant immunological disorder C) Fetal alcohol syndrome D) Down syndrome

C

The likelihood of a driver being involved in a fatal crash rises significantly with a BAC of 0.05 percent and even more rapidly after what percent? A) 0.05 B) 0.06 C) 0.08 D) 0.10

C

The most accurate method of determining blood alcohol concentration is A) urinalysis. B) breath analysis. C) blood analysis. D) saliva analysis.

C

What percentage of students report drinking alcohol within the last 30 days? A) 50% B) 58% C) 66% D) 74%

C

Which group of women has the highest risk of alcohol-related problems? A) Women in their forties B) Married women C) Single women living with a partner D) Single women living alone

C

Which of the following is a strategy for responsible alcohol consumption? A) Drink only one type of alcohol. B) Keep track of how many drinks you consume each hour. C) Eat before and while you drink alcohol. D) Make sure the designated driver only has one or two drinks.

C

Women generally become intoxicated more quickly than men because they A) have less body fat and higher water content. B) have thinner blood. C) have more body fat and lower water content. D) tend to sip their drinks.

C

Alcohol (ethanol) is a A) central nervous system stimulant. B) hallucinogenic. C) narcotic. D) central nervous system depressant.

D

Alcohol is metabolized in the liver, where it is converted to A) alcohol dehydrogenase. B) amylase. C) acetate. D) acetaldehyde.

D

Among college students who drink, the heaviest drinkers are A) most likely to seek treatment. B) usually the most popular. C) usually members of sports teams. D) least likely to seek treatment.

D

Franco is a 10-year-old child of alcoholic parents. He copes by being the family clown, always providing comic relief in a difficult situation. What role is he assuming? A) Family hero B) Scapegoat C) Lost child D) Mascot

D

The use of alcohol becomes the abuse when which of the following occurs? A) It leads to physical or sexual abuse of others. B) It also involves the use of some type of illegal substance. C) It damages a person's reputation in the community or in the workplace. D) It interferes with daily responsibilities or involves a violation of the law.

D

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.

D