Question 1

Cirrhosis is an alcohol-induced condition characterized by the destruction of digestive enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following drugs is used by the greatest number of college students?

Accepted Answer

A)  tobacco 
B)  alcohol 
C)  marijuana 
D)  ecstasy 
A)  tobacco 
B)  alcohol 
C)  marijuana 
D)  ecstasy B

Question 3

The process of distillation is used to improve the taste of alcoholic beverages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Initial effects of low concentrations of alcohol include all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  sleepiness. 
B)  lightheadedness. 
C)  relaxation. 
D)  decreased inhibitions. 
A)  sleepiness. 
B)  lightheadedness. 
C)  relaxation. 
D)  decreased inhibitions.

Question 5

Evidence suggests that alcohol consumption may have both good and bad consequences for the cardiovascular system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Negative consequences associated with binge drinking include all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  engaging in unplanned sex. 
B)  poor academic performance. 
C)  enhanced academic performance. 
D)  violence. 
A)  engaging in unplanned sex. 
B)  poor academic performance. 
C)  enhanced academic performance. 
D)  violence.

Question 7

Cardiovascular benefits from moderate alcohol consumption may be due to

Accepted Answer

A)  lower heart rate. 
B)  increased levels of HDL cholesterol. 
C)  sedation. 
D)  reduced stress on the heart muscle. 
A)  lower heart rate. 
B)  increased levels of HDL cholesterol. 
C)  sedation. 
D)  reduced stress on the heart muscle.

Question 8

Women develop cirrhosis with a lower level of alcohol consumption than do men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The carbonation in an alcoholic beverage like champagne

Accepted Answer

A)  has no effect on the absorption rate of alcohol, therefore having no effect on the degree of impairment. 
B)  speeds up the absorption rate of alcohol, thereby increasing the degree of impairment. 
C)  prevents the absorption of alcohol, thereby eliminating risk of impairment. 
D)  slows the absorption rate of alcohol, thereby decreasing the degree of impairment. 
A)  has no effect on the absorption rate of alcohol, therefore having no effect on the degree of impairment. 
B)  speeds up the absorption rate of alcohol, thereby increasing the degree of impairment. 
C)  prevents the absorption of alcohol, thereby eliminating risk of impairment. 
D)  slows the absorption rate of alcohol, thereby decreasing the degree of impairment.

Question 10

At what blood alcohol concentration could a person become unconscious?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.10-0.15% 
B)  0.20-0.25% 
C)  0.30-0.35% 
D)  0.40-0.45% 
A)  0.10-0.15% 
B)  0.20-0.25% 
C)  0.30-0.35% 
D)  0.40-0.45%

Question 11

Eating before and while drinking

Accepted Answer

A)  lowers peak blood alcohol concentration. 
B)  accelerates the peak blood alcohol concentration. 
C)  transfers absorption of alcohol to the small intestine. 
D)  prevents absorption of alcohol. 
A)  lowers peak blood alcohol concentration. 
B)  accelerates the peak blood alcohol concentration. 
C)  transfers absorption of alcohol to the small intestine. 
D)  prevents absorption of alcohol.

Question 12

Alcohol provides calories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  10 
C)  3 
D)  5 
A)  7 
B)  10 
C)  3 
D)  5

Question 13

The rate of metabolism of alcohol

Accepted Answer

A)  is faster in occasional drinkers than in chronic drinkers. 
B)  is slower when a person is asleep. 
C)  does not affect blood alcohol concentration. 
D)  is faster in chronic drinkers than it is in occasional drinkers. 
A)  is faster in occasional drinkers than in chronic drinkers. 
B)  is slower when a person is asleep. 
C)  does not affect blood alcohol concentration. 
D)  is faster in chronic drinkers than it is in occasional drinkers.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about acamprosate is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases the pleasant effects of alcohol without making the person ill. 
B)  It helps people maintain abstinence after they have stopped drinking. 
C)  It blocks the intoxicating effects of alcohol. 
D)  It acts as an antidepressant. 
A)  It decreases the pleasant effects of alcohol without making the person ill. 
B)  It helps people maintain abstinence after they have stopped drinking. 
C)  It blocks the intoxicating effects of alcohol. 
D)  It acts as an antidepressant.

Question 15

Fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  limb deformities. 
B)  impaired mental functioning. 
C)  deafness. 
D)  elevated birth weight. 
A)  limb deformities. 
B)  impaired mental functioning. 
C)  deafness. 
D)  elevated birth weight.

Question 16

Fortified wines have a higher alcohol content than other wines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Having a hangover impairs a person's ability to operate an automobile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which type of sleeping disorder increases in severity when alcohol is consumed?

Accepted Answer

A)  narcolepsy 
B)  sleep apnea 
C)  restless leg syndrome 
D)  insomnia 
A)  narcolepsy 
B)  sleep apnea 
C)  restless leg syndrome 
D)  insomnia

Question 19

There is no safe level of alcohol consumption for pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Alcohol is a risk factor for which type of cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  breast 
B)  liver 
C)  colon 
D)  breast, colon, and liver 
A)  breast 
B)  liver 
C)  colon 
D)  breast, colon, and liver

Exam 15: Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Cirrhosis is an alcohol-induced condition characterized by the destruction of digestive enzymes.

Which of the following drugs is used by the greatest number of college students?

The process of distillation is used to improve the taste of alcoholic beverages.

Initial effects of low concentrations of alcohol include all of the following, EXCEPT

Evidence suggests that alcohol consumption may have both good and bad consequences for the cardiovascular system.

Negative consequences associated with binge drinking include all of the following, EXCEPT

Cardiovascular benefits from moderate alcohol consumption may be due to

Women develop cirrhosis with a lower level of alcohol consumption than do men.

The carbonation in an alcoholic beverage like champagne

At what blood alcohol concentration could a person become unconscious?

Eating before and while drinking

Alcohol provides calories per gram.

The rate of metabolism of alcohol

Which of the following statements about acamprosate is TRUE?

Fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by

Fortified wines have a higher alcohol content than other wines.

Having a hangover impairs a person's ability to operate an automobile.

Which type of sleeping disorder increases in severity when alcohol is consumed?

There is no safe level of alcohol consumption for pregnant women.

Alcohol is a risk factor for which type of cancer?

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