NHSA Module 8

Impaired judgment can occur when a person reaches a blood alcohol content of

0.02.

A driver in the United States is considered legally impaired if they have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level of...

0.08

Excessive drinking can overwork which organ in the body?

All of the above

What does BAC stand for?

Blood Alcohol Content

Using multiple drugs or combining drug use with alcohol is only dangerous if done in large quantities.

False

In what way do movies often portray the use of drugs?

In a glamorizing way.

Which of the following is true?

Older people tend to have higher BAC levels

Loss of judgment refers to someone who..

Should be capable of making good decisions, but has clouded judgment.

Mixed drinks, which combine sweet ingredients such as fruit juice and/or soda and alcohol, can have what affect on the alcohol?

Softens the taste of alcohol.

What is a "pharm" party?

Where everyone brings and shares bottles of prescription medications.

"Downers" mental activity.

decrease

One standard alcoholic drink contains approximately what amount of pure alcohol?

0.6 ounces

Which of the following is considered to be a standard drink?

12-ounce beer

What percentage of the alcohol that you consume is eliminated by your kidneys, lungs, and sweat glands?

5%

100-proof rum contains what percentage of alcohol?

50%

According to the statistics provided in the course, which of the following are teens most likely to try first?

Alcohol

Which of the following are examples of gateway drugs?

Alcohol

Why is it difficult to determine the amount of alcohol in a mixed drink?

Bartenders often stray from the recipes for the drinks.

Narcotics are a(n) drug

Both a and b

Driving is what kind of task?

Complex

Drugs can influence a person's vision, which can affect their ability to do what?

Drive safely.

What is poly-abuse?

Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

How does drug use affect employment?

Employees that use drugs may be less reliable.

Which is not an effect of hallucinogens?

Enhancing a person's intelligence.

A person must get drunk in order to become an alcoholic.

False

Alcohol impairment and intoxication are the same thing.

False

Drinking coffee or other energy beverages can help to speed up the rate of elimination of alcohol.

False

Having a lack of judgment is exactly the same as having a loss of judgment.

False

Heavy drinking can actually benefit a person's health.

False

It is always obvious to a person when they have had too much to drink.

False

Rationalization is a good coping mechanism that involves inventing reasons to justify a person's actions.

False

The financial impact of drug use is limited to the cost of the drugs.

False

There are no negative effects to taking antihistamines before driving.

False

There are no risks to using an over-the-counter drug.

False

How can drug use affect friendships?

Friends may distance themselves from the drug user.

Which is true in regards to alcohol abuse?

It has both physiological and psychological effects.

How can alcohol can alter a person's vision?

It makes things look distorted

Space management becomes difficult when under the influence due to an altered sense of...

Judgment

Good coping skills can include which of the following?

Managing emotions in healthy ways.

What are some of the psychological affects drugs may have on a person?

Mood swings, poor judgment, disorientation, lack of social support, and depression.

If a person experiments with alcohol, and they do not suffer any noticeable harm what may they be emboldened to try?

Other drugs

How will muscle affect the body's elimination of alcohol?

People who are more muscular will absorb more alcohol than those who have a higher percentage of fat

Which of the following is an example of a healthy way to escape reality?

Reading

A person can be charged with a DUI if they have a BAC of zero?

True

A person can stop misusing drugs and still suffer long-term consequences?

True

Food ingestion will cause the body to eliminate alcohol at a faster rate.

True

Having easy access to alcohol is one of the reasons why so many young people have tried it.

True

An alcohol-induced blackout is when a person has been drinking and they do the following ..

are awake but then later are unable to remember what happened.

A chemical reaction is a process where two substances are combined which then ..

become a new product.

An alcoholic will persist in drinking...

despite damage to his health or relationships.

One example of poor judgment shown while under the influence of alcohol and drugs is...

disrobing in public.

A common side effect of pain killers is...

drowsiness.

Research has shown that if youths begin drinking before or during puberty, it can negatively affect their...

endocrine system.

Dilated pupils can result in which makes it more difficult to drive.

glare

Synergism refers to the effect caused by combining two or more substances where the resulting effect is if the substances were used alone.

greater than

Blurred vision means a person sees an object but...

it is not in clear focus.

"Uppers" tend to make a driver...

more aggressive.

"Heavy drinking" is generally defined as...

more than two standard drinks per day for a man or more than one standard drink per day for a woman.

It is to operate a vehicle while taking tranquilizers.

not safe

Alcohol abuse may be detected by...

observing a pattern of drinking.

If a medication is prescribed, it is safe...

only for the person it was prescribed

Alcohol interferes with the brain's...

pathways

Loss of judgment refers to someone who..

should be capable of making good decisions, but has clouded judgment.

The liver is greatly affected by alcohol because is...

the organ largely responsible for metabolizing and breaking down alcohol.

A positive reason for combining drugs is...

to help doctors treat patients with less side effects.