Alcohol

A standard drink contains about _____ ounce(s) of alcohol. A. 0.6 B. 1.6 C. 2.6 D. 3.6

A. 0.6

Which of the following BEST describes alcohol use among African Americans? A. Blacks have more alcohol-related problems than members of other ethnicities. B. Black women are less likely to abstain from alcohol than white women. C. Urban black males begin drinking later in life than urban white males. D. African Americans consume more alcohol than members of other ethnicities.

A. Blacks have more alcohol-related problems than members of other ethnicities.

Members of which of the following ethnic groups are MOST likely to become addicted to alcohol? A. Native Americans B. Whites C. African Americans D. Hispanics or Latinos

A. Native Americans

Several young men and women decide to spend the weekend on a houseboat on the lake. They devote Saturday to swimming, eating, and drinking. The drinking continues late into the night. Bill, Joan, and a few others engage in a drinking game to see who can drink a six-pack of beer the fastest. Joan wins the contest and soon falls asleep. She doesn't respond when Bill attempts to awaken her. Bill is concerned about Joan. What can he do right away to make Joan as safe as possible? Bill is concerned about Joan. What can he do right away to make Joan as safe as possible? A. Position her on side and watch her while she sleeps. B. Move her to a bed inside the boat's cabin. C. Wake her up and give her some black coffee. D. Make her take a cold shower.

A. Position her on side and watch her while she sleeps.

Which of the following describes the relationship between gender and alcoholism? A. Women tend to become alcoholics later in life than men. B. Men who are alcoholics experience more physical complications than women. C. Men develop alcoholism after fewer years of heavy drinking than women. D. Women with alcoholism binge drink earlier in life than men.

A. Women tend to become alcoholics later in life than men.

Of the following people, who will probably have the highest blood alcohol concentration after consuming three drinks in 1 hour? A. a woman with high body weight and high percent body fat B. a man with low body weight and low percent body fat C. a man with high body weight and high percent body fat D. a woman with high body weight and low percent body fat

A. a woman with high body weight and high percent body fat

Which of the following contributes to a hangover? A. dehydration B. drinking slowly over a long period C. eating too much D. drinking nonalcoholic liquids

A. dehydration

Dennis's friend Alicia is heavily intoxicated. Dennis should call 911 if she A. doesn't wake up when he shakes her. B. begins vomiting. C. refuses to stop drinking. D. doesn't have a tolerance for hard liquor.

A. doesn't wake up when he shakes her.

What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages? A. ethanol B. methanol C. isopropyl alcohol D. ethylene glycol

A. ethanol

The rate of metabolism of alcohol A. is faster in chronic drinkers than it is in occasional drinkers. B. is faster in occasional drinkers than in chronic drinkers. C. is faster when a person drinks black coffee. D. is slower when a person eats a large meal.

A. is faster in chronic drinkers than it is in occasional drinkers.

Consuming alcohol causes intoxication because alcohol interferes with A. neurotransmitters. B. brain cells. C. blood pressure. D. blood cells.

A. neurotransmitters.

At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to begin feeling the effects of alcohol? A. 0.01-0.02% B. 0.03-0.05% C. 0.06-0.08% D. 0.08-0.10%

B. 0.03-0.05%

Janis has been drinking at a party and is starting to feel sleepy. She has also started to have trouble hearing what her friends are saying. Her blood alcohol concentration is most likely A. 0.05%. B. 0.1%. C. 0.2%. D. 0.3%.

B. 0.1%.

About how many calories are in one serving (14-17 grams) of alcohol? A. 50 B. 100 C. 170 D. 200

B. 100

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking for women as consuming at least _____ drinks in 2 hours. A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8

B. 4

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking for men as consuming at least _____ drinks in 2 hours. A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 9

B. 5

Which of the following accurately describes a link between gender and alcohol abuse? A. Men experience adverse effects after drinking less than women. B. Female alcoholics have a higher mortality rate than male alcoholics. C. Women are more likely than men to cope with stress by using alcohol. D. Women who are married and have children are more likely to become alcoholics than unmarried women.

B. Female alcoholics have a higher mortality rate than male alcoholics.

Which of the following statements describes how the drug naltrexone works? A. It acts as an antidepressant. B. It decreases the pleasant effects of alcohol. C. It blocks the intoxicating effects of alcohol. D. It causes illness when alcohol is consumed.

B. It decreases the pleasant effects of alcohol.

Which of the following BEST describes the effect of carbonation on the body's absorption of alcohol? A. It slows the absorption rate, thereby decreasing impairment. B. It speeds the absorption rate, thereby increasing impairment. C. It has no effect on the absorption rate or degree of impairment. D. It causes the liver to absorb more alcohol, thereby increasing impairment.

B. It speeds the absorption rate, thereby increasing impairment.

Members of which of the following ethnic groups are MOST likely to use alcohol? A. Native Americans B. Whites C. Asian Americans D. Hispanics or Latinos

B. Whites

Several young men and women decide to spend the weekend on a houseboat on the lake. They devote Saturday to swimming, eating, and drinking. The drinking continues late into the night. Bill, Joan, and a few others engage in a drinking game to see who can drink a six-pack of beer the fastest. Joan wins the contest and soon falls asleep. She doesn't respond when Bill attempts to awaken her. Which of the following poses the greatest threat to Joan? A. a nasty hangover B. alcohol poisoning C. disorientation D. swimming injuries

B. alcohol poisoning

Eating before and while drinking A. accelerates the peak blood alcohol concentration. B. lowers peak blood alcohol concentration. C. transfers absorption of alcohol to the small intestine. D. prevents absorption of alcohol.

B. lowers peak blood alcohol concentration.

Through what part of the body is most alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream? A. large intestine B. small intestine C. stomach D. liver

B. small intestine

What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration for drivers in the United States? A. 0.02% B. 0.05% C. 0.08% D. 0.11%

C. 0.08%

A 90-proof beverage is _____% alcohol. A. 9 B. 30 C. 45 D. 90

C. 45

Which of the following BEST describes alcoholics in the United States? A. They are usually poor and homeless. B. They are usually college students. C. They often alternate between periods of sobriety and heavy drinking. D. They usually manage to control their drinking after a frightening problem develops.

C. They often alternate between periods of sobriety and heavy drinking.

Which of the following can slow the rate of alcohol absorption into the bloodstream? A. carbonation B. artificial sweeteners C. food in the stomach D. drinking wine or beer

C. food in the stomach

Which of the following are individuals with low blood alcohol concentration MOST likely to experience? A. reduction in motor function skills B. sensory function impairment C. light-headedness D. impaired speech

C. light-headedness

Alcoholism among white men A. almost always develops after age 50. B. usually develops in conjunction with job loss or demotion. C. often begins with heavy drinking in high school and college. D. is unlikely to lead to injuries or death.

C. often begins with heavy drinking in high school and college.

Coma is likely to occur once a person reaches a blood alcohol concentration of A. 0.1%. B. 0.2%. C. 0.27%. D. 0.35%.

D. 0.35%.

Which of the following statements describes how the drug Antabuse works? A. It blocks the intoxicating effects of alcohol. B. It acts as an antidepressant. C. It decreases the pleasant effects of alcohol without making the person ill. D. It causes a person to become ill when alcohol is ingested.

D. It causes a person to become ill when alcohol is ingested.

Which of the following BEST describes alcohol use disorder? A. It can occur during just one alcohol-related incident. B. It may or may not have negative consequences for the abuser. C. It causes the drinker to become more sociable. D. It usually involves physical tolerance and withdrawal.

D. It usually involves physical tolerance and withdrawal.

Which of the following is the BEST way to deal with a friend who is very drunk? A. Remind the person of how much he or she drank and what the consequences are likely to be. B. Give the person a cold shower to increase alertness. C. Order food for the person and tell him or her to drink several glasses of water. D. Keep an eye on the person to be ready to help if he or she stops breathing.

D. Keep an eye on the person to be ready to help if he or she stops breathing.

Which of the following beverages has the highest concentration of alcohol? A. sherry B. wine C. beer D. brandy

D. brandy

Which of the following types of wine has the highest concentration of alcohol? A. varietal B. fermented C. champagne D. fortified

D. fortified

Where in the body is most alcohol metabolized? A. large intestine B. small intestine C. stomach D. liver

D. liver

Which of the following is associated with cirrhosis? A. destruction of digestive enzymes B. accelerated liver function C. increased metabolism of alcohol D. replacement of liver cells with scar tissue

D. replacement of liver cells with scar tissue

A light beer contains much less alcohol than a regular beer.

FALSE

College students who have Friday classes binge drink more often than those who don't have Friday classes.

FALSE

Sleeping speeds up the rate of alcohol metabolization.

FALSE

Alcohol can affect the production of new brain cells in adults over 21.

TRUE

Because Joanne was very drunk when she had sex with John, Joanne can later claim that he sexually assaulted her.

TRUE

Binge drinking among college students is linked to a decline in academic performance.

TRUE

People who drink three or more drinks per day should avoid taking aspirin.

TRUE