Question 1

Alcohol is metabolized in the liver, where it is converted to

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol dehydrogenase. 
B)  amylase. 
C)  acetate. 
D)  acetaldehyde. 
A)  alcohol dehydrogenase. 
B)  amylase. 
C)  acetate. 
D)  acetaldehyde. D

Question 2

Chronic alcohol abuse has no effect on the absorption of dietary nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Moderate alcohol consumption decreases the risk of breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is True regarding family members of alcoholics?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 5

Andrew has a dreadful hangover. What is the only cure for his condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Black coffee 
B)  Protein 
C)  Time 
D)  Aspirin 
A)  Black coffee 
B)  Protein 
C)  Time 
D)  Aspirin

Question 6

Name three factors that have contributed to the decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities in recent years.

Accepted Answer

(any three of the following)
1. Laws tha

Question 7

A standard drink contains

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological 
B)  Pharmacological 
C)  Social 
D)  Interventional 
A)  Psychological 
B)  Pharmacological 
C)  Social 
D)  Interventional

Question 9

If a particular whiskey is 80 proof, what is its percentage of alcohol by volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  60% 
D)  80% 
A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  60% 
D)  80%

Question 10

More than half of alcoholics who enter recovery programs resume drinking within the first three months of treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The simultaneous use of prescription drugs and alcohol increases a person's risk for

Accepted Answer

A)  sexually transmitted infections. 
B)  severe medical problems or death. 
C)  driving under the influence. 
D)  a next-day hangover. 
A)  sexually transmitted infections. 
B)  severe medical problems or death. 
C)  driving under the influence. 
D)  a next-day hangover.

Question 12

As with other drugs, alcohol abuse can lead to

Accepted Answer

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)  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.

Question 13

Amber has to urinate frequently when she drinks. Why does this occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol acts as a diuretic. 
B)  Alcohol causes kidney irritation. 
C)  Alcohol shrinks the bladder. 
D)  Alcohol can cause gastrointestinal problems. 
A)  Alcohol acts as a diuretic. 
B)  Alcohol causes kidney irritation. 
C)  Alcohol shrinks the bladder. 
D)  Alcohol can cause gastrointestinal problems.

Question 14

There is no known cure for a hangover other than allowing time to pass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Alcohol stimulates central nervous system functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The process by which addicts get an addictive substance out of their system as part of ending their dependence on it is

Accepted Answer

A)  intervention. 
B)  detoxification. 
C)  confrontation. 
D)  resistance. 
A)  intervention. 
B)  detoxification. 
C)  confrontation. 
D)  resistance.

Question 17

Blood alcohol concentration is the ratio of

Accepted Answer

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)  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.

Question 18

Mixing alcohol with an energy drink is a safe choice because it prevents drowsiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Alcohol contains how many calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  11 
A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  11

Question 20

Eating food when drinking alcohol

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 14: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly

Alcohol is metabolized in the liver, where it is converted to

Chronic alcohol abuse has no effect on the absorption of dietary nutrients.

Moderate alcohol consumption decreases the risk of breast cancer.

Which of the following statements is True regarding family members of alcoholics?

Andrew has a dreadful hangover. What is the only cure for his condition?

Name three factors that have contributed to the decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities in recent years.

A standard drink contains

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?

If a particular whiskey is 80 proof, what is its percentage of alcohol by volume?

More than half of alcoholics who enter recovery programs resume drinking within the first three months of treatment.

The simultaneous use of prescription drugs and alcohol increases a person's risk for

As with other drugs, alcohol abuse can lead to

Amber has to urinate frequently when she drinks. Why does this occur?

There is no known cure for a hangover other than allowing time to pass.

Alcohol stimulates central nervous system functions.

The process by which addicts get an addictive substance out of their system as part of ending their dependence on it is

Blood alcohol concentration is the ratio of

Mixing alcohol with an energy drink is a safe choice because it prevents drowsiness.

Alcohol contains how many calories per gram?

Eating food when drinking alcohol

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