Question 1

Fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Researchers have determined that fetal alcohol syndrome is caused by drinking more than three alcoholic beverages each week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Alcohol dependence is the same as alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Most of the alcohol consumed in the United States is for the purposes of light to moderate drinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People with a family history of alcoholism are more likely to abstain from drinking than to become a heavy drinker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

White men have the lowest prevalence of alcohol use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following best characterizes withdrawal for most alcoholics?

Accepted Answer

A) It begins 2-3 days after abstaining from alcohol. 
B) Its symptoms can occasionally recur for six months or more. 
C) It includes hallucinations and seizures. 
D) It often involves delirium tremens over the first few days. 
A) It begins 2-3 days after abstaining from alcohol. 
B) Its symptoms can occasionally recur for six months or more. 
C) It includes hallucinations and seizures. 
D) It often involves delirium tremens over the first few days.

Question 8

Situation
Several young men and women decide to spend the weekend on a houseboat on the lake.They devote Saturday to swimming,eating,and drinking.The drinking continues late into the night.Bill,Joan,and a few others engage in a drinking game to see who can drink a six-pack of beer the fastest.Joan wins the contest and soon falls asleep.She doesn't respond when Bill attempts to awaken her.Meanwhile,two women who did not participate in the drinking game,but who have been drinking,decide to swim in the lake.They laugh when someone says it might not be safe to get into the water,but they agree to put on life jackets and to stay within the boundaries of the boat's spotlight.
-Which of the following poses the greatest risk to the women who want to go swimming?

Accepted Answer

A) stomach cramps 
B) hypothermia 
C) pneumonia 
D) cardiac myopathy 
A) stomach cramps 
B) hypothermia 
C) pneumonia 
D) cardiac myopathy

Question 9

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking for men as consuming _____ drinks in 2 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 6 
A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 6

Question 10

Which of the following ethnic groups is most likely to experience flushing syndrome after consuming only a few drinks?

Accepted Answer

A) Asian 
B) European 
C) African 
D) Mexican 
A) Asian 
B) European 
C) African 
D) Mexican

Question 11

What percentage of college binge drinkers identify themselves as problem drinkers?

Accepted Answer

A) 61% 
B) 41% 
C) 21% 
D) 1% 
A) 61% 
B) 41% 
C) 21% 
D) 1%

Question 12

The rate of metabolism of alcohol

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

A heavily intoxicated person is more likely to be angry than happy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Joe confides to Hal that he is concerned about his own alcohol consumption.Define alcohol abuse and alcoholism,and list at least five warning signs of alcohol abuse and two key signs of alcoholism that Hal could share with Joe to help Joe determine the extent of his problems with alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol abuse is the excessive use of al

Question 15

Alcohol is metabolized at the same rate in all individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A cold shower may be an effective strategy to sober up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to begin feeling the effects of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.02% 
B) 0.04% 
C) 0.06% 
D) 0.08% 
A) 0.02% 
B) 0.04% 
C) 0.06% 
D) 0.08%

Question 18

Most alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream through the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

White men benefit more than other groups from conventional treatment programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements best describes Alcoholics Anonymous?

Accepted Answer

A) It is based on one-on-one sessions with a mentor. 
B) It teaches alcoholics to reach within for the power to conquer their addiction. 
C) It often pairs recovering drinkers with a sponsor. 
D) It encourages members to stay away from other recovering alcoholics. 
A) It is based on one-on-one sessions with a mentor. 
B) It teaches alcoholics to reach within for the power to conquer their addiction. 
C) It often pairs recovering drinkers with a sponsor. 
D) It encourages members to stay away from other recovering alcoholics.

Exam 10: The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by

Researchers have determined that fetal alcohol syndrome is caused by drinking more than three alcoholic beverages each week.

Alcohol dependence is the same as alcoholism.

Most of the alcohol consumed in the United States is for the purposes of light to moderate drinking.

People with a family history of alcoholism are more likely to abstain from drinking than to become a heavy drinker.

White men have the lowest prevalence of alcohol use.

Which of the following best characterizes withdrawal for most alcoholics?

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking for men as consuming _____ drinks in 2 hours.

Which of the following ethnic groups is most likely to experience flushing syndrome after consuming only a few drinks?

What percentage of college binge drinkers identify themselves as problem drinkers?

The rate of metabolism of alcohol

A heavily intoxicated person is more likely to be angry than happy.

Joe confides to Hal that he is concerned about his own alcohol consumption.Define alcohol abuse and alcoholism,and list at least five warning signs of alcohol abuse and two key signs of alcoholism that Hal could share with Joe to help Joe determine the extent of his problems with alcohol.

Alcohol is metabolized at the same rate in all individuals.

A cold shower may be an effective strategy to sober up.

At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to begin feeling the effects of alcohol?

Most alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream through the stomach.

White men benefit more than other groups from conventional treatment programs.

Which of the following statements best describes Alcoholics Anonymous?

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