drug chp 9
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