Question 1

A teratogen is a substance that is capable of

Accepted Answer

A)  harming an embryo or fetus. 
B)  causing cancer. 
C)  reducing the effects of a hangover. 
D)  causing brain damage in someone with an alcohol use disorder. 
A)  harming an embryo or fetus. 
B)  causing cancer. 
C)  reducing the effects of a hangover. 
D)  causing brain damage in someone with an alcohol use disorder.

Question 2

People who abstain from alcohol are advised to start drinking in moderation for the potential health benefits associated with alcohol consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a tip for taking control of your alcohol intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make sure you have not eaten for at least 3-4 hours before having your first alcoholic drink. 
B)  Think about why you are planning to drink. 
C)  Decide in advance what your alcohol intake will be. 
D)  Dilute hard liquor with large amounts of water, diet soda, or juice. 
A)  Make sure you have not eaten for at least 3-4 hours before having your first alcoholic drink. 
B)  Think about why you are planning to drink. 
C)  Decide in advance what your alcohol intake will be. 
D)  Dilute hard liquor with large amounts of water, diet soda, or juice.

Question 4

Alcohol's toxic effects on the stomach result in

Accepted Answer

A)  maldigestion, malabsorption, and malnutrition. 
B)  impaired utilization of nutrients and malnutrition. 
C)  decreased transport of nutrients and malnutrition. 
D)  increased absorption of empty Calories and malnutrition. 
A)  maldigestion, malabsorption, and malnutrition. 
B)  impaired utilization of nutrients and malnutrition. 
C)  decreased transport of nutrients and malnutrition. 
D)  increased absorption of empty Calories and malnutrition.

Question 5

Women who are breastfeeding should abstain from alcohol as it easily passes into the breast milk at levels equal to blood alcohol concentrations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The antioxidant found in red wine that may confer health benefits is

Accepted Answer

A)  resveratrol. 
B)  selenium. 
C)  lutein. 
D)  retinol. 
A)  resveratrol. 
B)  selenium. 
C)  lutein. 
D)  retinol.

Question 7

Complete avoidance of all alcoholic beverages is the only way for most people who abuse alcohol to achieve full and ongoing recovery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

As blood alcohol concentration (BAC)increases above 0.15%,the person

Accepted Answer

A)  might begin to feel relaxed. 
B)  might begin to feel sleepy. 
C)  could experience a blackout. 
D)  would almost certain die. 
A)  might begin to feel relaxed. 
B)  might begin to feel sleepy. 
C)  could experience a blackout. 
D)  would almost certain die.

Question 9

Moderate alcohol consumption increases "good" cholesterol (HDL)and lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Women absorb a greater percentage of a given alcohol intake as compared to men of the same size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What distinguishes alcohol dependence from alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  impaired functioning 
B)  physical dependence 
C)  health problems 
D)  disruption of interpersonal relationships 
A)  impaired functioning 
B)  physical dependence 
C)  health problems 
D)  disruption of interpersonal relationships

Question 12

Whereas the damage that occurs in fatty liver is reversible,the damage that occurs in alcoholic hepatitis is never reversible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Irregular breathing,cold and clammy skin,and loss of consciousness are all signs of

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholic hepatitis. 
B)  alcohol dependence. 
C)  fatty liver. 
D)  alcohol poisoning. 
A)  alcoholic hepatitis. 
B)  alcohol dependence. 
C)  fatty liver. 
D)  alcohol poisoning.

Question 14

The need to drink larger and larger amounts of alcohol to get the equivalent pleasurable sensations associated with alcohol intake is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  craving. 
B)  tolerance. 
C)  dependence. 
D)  bingeing. 
A)  craving. 
B)  tolerance. 
C)  dependence. 
D)  bingeing.

Question 15

The single hardest step toward sobriety is often

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding stores, restaurants, bars, and parties where alcohol is available. 
B)  denying the existence of an alcohol use disorder. 
C)  accepting the fact that help is needed. 
D)  finding a health care provider experienced in treating alcohol use disorders. 
A)  avoiding stores, restaurants, bars, and parties where alcohol is available. 
B)  denying the existence of an alcohol use disorder. 
C)  accepting the fact that help is needed. 
D)  finding a health care provider experienced in treating alcohol use disorders.

Exam 22: Alcohol

A teratogen is a substance that is capable of

People who abstain from alcohol are advised to start drinking in moderation for the potential health benefits associated with alcohol consumption.

Which of the following is NOT a tip for taking control of your alcohol intake?

Alcohol's toxic effects on the stomach result in

Women who are breastfeeding should abstain from alcohol as it easily passes into the breast milk at levels equal to blood alcohol concentrations.

The antioxidant found in red wine that may confer health benefits is

Complete avoidance of all alcoholic beverages is the only way for most people who abuse alcohol to achieve full and ongoing recovery.

As blood alcohol concentration (BAC)increases above 0.15%,the person

Moderate alcohol consumption increases "good" cholesterol (HDL)and lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL).

Women absorb a greater percentage of a given alcohol intake as compared to men of the same size.

What distinguishes alcohol dependence from alcohol abuse?

Whereas the damage that occurs in fatty liver is reversible,the damage that occurs in alcoholic hepatitis is never reversible.

Irregular breathing,cold and clammy skin,and loss of consciousness are all signs of

The need to drink larger and larger amounts of alcohol to get the equivalent pleasurable sensations associated with alcohol intake is referred to as

The single hardest step toward sobriety is often

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