Question 1

Alcohol is classified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) depressant. 
B) opioid derivative. 
C) narcotic. 
D) stimulant. 
A) depressant. 
B) opioid derivative. 
C) narcotic. 
D) stimulant.

Question 2

Alcoholism causes mental disorders such as schizophrenia and antisocial personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Weakening of the heart muscle caused by heavy alcohol use is called

Accepted Answer

A) cardiac disintegration. 
B) cardiac atrophy. 
C) cardiac myopathy. 
D) cirrhosis. 
A) cardiac disintegration. 
B) cardiac atrophy. 
C) cardiac myopathy. 
D) cirrhosis.

Question 4

Al-Anon is a 12-step program for alcoholics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain the risks that are associated with drinking and pregnancy.Link alcohol consumption to fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder.

Accepted Answer

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can po

Question 6

Drunk drivers typically drive slowly in the right lane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The body eventually absorbs all of the alcohol a person consumes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Eating before and while drinking

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain strategies that you can use to help someone who is abusing alcohol and how you can avoid being an enabler.

Accepted Answer

There are several strategies that can be

Question 11

Brandy has the same alcohol content as most alcoholic spirits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

About what percentage of ingested alcohol is excreted unchanged?

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 15% 
C) 25% 
D) 35% 
A) 5% 
B) 15% 
C) 25% 
D) 35%

Question 13

Brain shrinkage due to alcohol use is irreversible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A light beer contains less alcohol than a regular beer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Dennis's friend Alicia is heavily intoxicated.Dennis should call 911 if she

Accepted Answer

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. 
B) begins vomiting. 
C) refuses to stop drinking. 
D) doesn't have a tolerance for hard liquor.

Question 16

Which of the following contributes to a hangover?

Accepted Answer

A) dehydration 
B) drinking slowly over a long period 
C) eating too much 
D) drinking nonalcoholic liquids 
A) dehydration 
B) drinking slowly over a long period 
C) eating too much 
D) drinking nonalcoholic liquids

Question 17

Describe strategies for responsible drinking.List at least three things that an individual drinker can do to keep her or his drinking and behavior under control.Then list at least four strategies that individuals can use to promote responsible attitudes and drinking behavior.

Accepted Answer

Strategies for responsible drinking incl

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the effect of carbonation on the body's absorption of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 19

Emmanuel weighs 150 lbs.About how many hours will it take him to metabolize one standard drink?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Alcohol is classified as a(n)

Alcoholism causes mental disorders such as schizophrenia and antisocial personality disorder.

Weakening of the heart muscle caused by heavy alcohol use is called

Al-Anon is a 12-step program for alcoholics.

Explain the risks that are associated with drinking and pregnancy.Link alcohol consumption to fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder.

Drunk drivers typically drive slowly in the right lane.

The body eventually absorbs all of the alcohol a person consumes.

Eating before and while drinking

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

Explain strategies that you can use to help someone who is abusing alcohol and how you can avoid being an enabler.

Brandy has the same alcohol content as most alcoholic spirits.

About what percentage of ingested alcohol is excreted unchanged?

Brain shrinkage due to alcohol use is irreversible.

A light beer contains less alcohol than a regular beer.

Dennis's friend Alicia is heavily intoxicated.Dennis should call 911 if she

Which of the following contributes to a hangover?

Describe strategies for responsible drinking.List at least three things that an individual drinker can do to keep her or his drinking and behavior under control.Then list at least four strategies that individuals can use to promote responsible attitudes and drinking behavior.

Which of the following best describes the effect of carbonation on the body's absorption of alcohol?

Emmanuel weighs 150 lbs.About how many hours will it take him to metabolize one standard drink?

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

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