Deck 9: Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Abuse

Question 1

Which of the following ethnic groups has the highest percentage of current drinkers?

A) Caucasians
B) Native Americans
C) African Americans
D) Asian Americans

Answer 1

Caucasians

Question 2

The effect of coffee on a hangover is

A) a reversal of symptoms associated with a hangover.
B) an increase in dehydration and worsening of a hangover.
C) a shortened duration of a hangover due to the stimulant effects of coffee.
D) a worsening of a hangover due to coffee providing additional hydration.

Answer 2

an increase in dehydration and worsening of a hangover.

Question 3

When Colin was 6, his father died from alcohol poisoning. Colin started drinking and using marijuana at the age of 12. As an adult, Colin has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. What subtype is Colin?

A) Intermediate family subtype
B) Young adult subtype
C) Functional subtype
D) Young antisocial subtype

Answer 3

Young antisocial subtype

Question 4

All of the following are characteristics of the alcoholic young adult subtype except

A) having a family history of alcoholism.
B) being free of mental disorders.
C) being unlikely to seek help for alcoholism.
D) being alcoholic by age 21.

Question 5

When a person quits drinking alcohol and experiences physical symptoms such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, this is called

A) tolerance.
B) withdrawal.
C) alcohol abuse.
D) binge drinking.

Question 6

Having a BAC of ________ or greater will qualify you for a DWI arrest.

A) .02%
B) .05%
C) .06%
D) .08%

Question 7

Katie only drinks on the weekend, and she typically consumes 4-5 mixed drinks during the first two hours, when she is out with her friends. This drinking pattern is called

A) social drinking.
B) alcoholism.
C) abstinence.
D) binge drinking.

Question 8

The 1984 Federal Uniform Drinking Age Act

A) created financial penalties for the sale of alcohol nationwide.
B) raised the national minimum drinking age to 21.
C) resulted in decreasing alcohol-related traffic fatalities.
D) correlated with decreasing alcohol related suicide rates .

Question 9

Rita and John both had 2 shots of vodka, but Rita's blood alcohol level is higher than John's. Which of the following explains in better the difference between Rita's and her friend's reactions to the alcohol they consumed?

A) Women absorb about 30% more alcohol into their bloodstream than men do.
B) Rita may have eaten a meal high in protein and fat prior to drinking.
C) Rita is younger than John.
D) Rita may have drank her vodka slower than John did.

Question 10

All of the following factors increase a person's risk for abusing alcohol except

A) needing approval.
B) having low self esteem.
C) having a low stress level.
D) being impulsive.

Question 11

Justin consumed too much alcohol at a friend's party and awoke with a hangover. Which of the following is the best way for him to treat his hangover?

A) Drinking additional alcohol the next morning
B) Taking a pain reliever immediately after drinking
C) Drinking water or a sports drink the next morning
D) Drinking coffee the next morning

Question 12

What effect does parental acceptance of alcohol use during high school have on college drinking patterns?

A) It decreases a student's risk of misusing or abusing alcohol during college.
B) It has no effect on the student's drinking habits during college.
C) It increases a student's risk of misusing or abusing alcohol during college.
D) It encourages the student to drink responsibly during college.

Question 13

Newer medications used to treat alcoholism have all of the following advantages except

A) they have no effects on the brain.
B) they don't make a person sick if he drinks while taking them.
C) they reduce the cravings for alcohol.
D) they are not addictive.

Question 14

All of the following are important components of effective alcohol-counseling programs except

A) offering empathy.
B) including heavy confrontation.
C) strengthening motivation.
D) providing concrete ways to change drinking behavior.

Question 15

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause

A) birth defects.
B) intellectual delays.
C) developmental disabilities.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is affected by which of the following?

A) A person's body weight
B) A person's gender
C) How much and how quickly a person drinks
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 17

Binge drinking is most common in this age group.

A) Under 18
B) Over 25
C) 18-24
D) 25-30

Question 18

According to national surveys, slightly more than ________ of the adults in the United States drink alcohol.

A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 80%

Question 19

Short-term effects of alcohol consumption include all of the following except

A) decreased urination.
B) lightheadedness.
C) sleep disturbances.
D) indigestion.

Question 20

Which of the following students is least likely to binge drink?

A) Athletes
B) Minorities
C) Fraternity and sorority members
D) Sports fans

Question 21

When Bob smokes, he feels a sense of pleasure. This is likely due to the release of large amounts of

A) nicotine.
B) tar.
C) dopamine.
D) carcinogens.

Question 22

Which of the following ethnic groups has the highest rate of smoking?

A) African Americans
B) Native Americans
C) Hispanics
D) Asian Americans

Question 23

Beth's physician warned her to quit smoking, when she learned she was pregnant because of which of the following risks?

A) Low birth weight
B) Sudden infant death syndrome
C) Miscarriage
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 24

Robert has been a smoker for two years. For the past three months he has been coughing up mucus and wheezing. His symptoms suggest he may have

A) emphysema.
B) asthma.
C) chronic bronchitis.
D) None of the answers are correct.

Question 25

Leukoplakia is most common in

A) cigar smokers.
B) older smokers.
C) smokeless tobacco users.
D) younger smokers.

Question 26

Which of the following causes the most deaths in the United States?

A) Tobacco
B) Alcohol abuse
C) HIV
D) Illegal drug use

Question 27

Where does the most alcohol absorption occur?

A) Mouth
B) Stomach
C) Small intestine
D) Large intestine

Question 28

Nicotine activates the pleasure center of the brain and raises levels of a neurotransmitter called

A) acetylcholine.
B) glutamate.
C) GABA.
D) dopamine.

Question 29

Secondhand smoke can cause or exacerbate which of the following health conditions?

A) Asthma
B) Cancer
C) Respiratory infections
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 30

All of the following statements regarding bidis are true except

A) they are safer than regular cigarettes.
B) they have more nicotine than regular cigarettes.
C) bidi smokers have a higher cancer risk.
D) bidis may appeal to smokers who like the exotic flavors not available in regular cigarettes.

Question 31

The tobacco in one cigar can contain as much as tobacco in ________ cigarette(s).

A) one
B) half a pack of
C) a pack of
D) five

Question 32

"Falling off the wagon" is a term to describe

A) alcoholism.
B) rehabilitation.
C) abstinence.
D) relapse.

Question 33

Beating alcoholism requires all of the following except

A) practice.
B) substituting alcohol with another drug.
C) patience.
D) lifestyle changes.

Question 34

Sam is seeking help for alcoholism through a program that emphasizes sensible drinking at healthy levels rather than abstinence. This type of counseling is called

A) a 12-step program.
B) motivational enhancement.
C) brief intervention.
D) group therapy.

Question 35

Smoking is a key risk factor for

A) coronary heart disease.
B) stroke.
C) abdominal aortic aneurysm.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 36

Which of the following groups is least likely to use smokeless tobacco?

A) Caucasian males
B) Female college students
C) Intercollegiate athletes
D) College students in rural areas or small towns

Question 37

All of the following are reasons for young adults to start smoking except that

A) they have never heard that smoking can kill you.
B) they do it as an act of rebellion.
C) their friends smoke.
D) one or both of their parents smoke.

Question 38

A person with COPD can have

A) asthma.
B) chronic bronchitis.
C) emphysema.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 39

The majority of adults who regularly smoke began smoking

A) after graduating from college.
B) at 21 years of age.
C) at 19 years of age or younger.
D) at middle age.

Question 40

Lynn switched to light cigarettes. Which of the following is true?

A) There is no evidence that "light" cigarettes provide any health benefits.
B) She will inhale fewer hazardous chemicals than she did with regular cigarettes.
C) She will have a greater chance of quitting.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 41

Most digested alcohol is metabolized in the

A) kidneys.
B) liver.
C) gall bladder.
D) pancreas.

Question 42

Alcohol consumption has been associated with an increased risk of accidents and injuries.

Question 43

Alcohol-induced sleep is deeper and more restorative than regular sleep.

Question 44

Taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) after drinking is not recommended and can lead to permanent liver damage.

Question 45

Students whose parents allowed them to drink in high school have no desire to drink by the time they enter college.

Question 46

Secondhand smoke can cause

A) ear infections.
B) lung cancer.
C) sudden infant death syndrome.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 47

Distilling ethyl alcohol decreases its concentration of alcohol.

Question 48

When Janet pours herself a glass of wine at home, she fills a wine glass that can hold 8 ounces to the top. This is equivalent to one serving of wine.

Question 49

Women produce more alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme than men.

Question 50

Effects of a hangover do not last longer than 12 hours after the drinking has stopped.

Question 51

Peer pressure is a major factor in the likelihood of student drinking.

Question 52

A 100-proof bourbon contains 50% alcohol by volume.

Question 53

One of the key contributing factors to a hangover is the amount of congeners (byproducts of fermentation) the drink has.

Question 54

A 12 ounce beer has less alcohol than a 1.5 ounce shot of tequila.

Question 55

Most alcohol is metabolized in the liver.

Question 56

Having a BAC greater than 0.08% or greater is the criterion for legal intoxication.

Question 57

According to a national survey, fewer than 10% of college students have never tried alcohol.

Question 58

The highest incidence of alcohol dependence is in the age group of 24-34.

Question 59

Blake finds that he becomes intoxicated quicker when he drinks rum and cola than when he drinks rum and pineapple juice. This is because the carbon dioxide in the cola increases the rate of absorption.

Question 60

Symptoms of alcohol poisoning include all of the following except

A) seizures.
B) hypothermia.
C) hyperglycemia.
D) slow breathing.

Question 61

Alcohol is associated with three forms of liver disease.

Question 62

The functional subtype of alcoholics are typically middle-aged smokers who have stable jobs, families, good incomes, and are well educated.

Question 63

Cigars are a safer alternative to cigarettes because most cigar smokers do not inhale the smoke.

Question 64

Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide are harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke.

Question 65

Moderate underage drinking can temporarily impair memory and learning.

Question 66

Consuming alcohol may lead to dehydration because alcohol is a diuretic.

Question 67

Clove cigarettes pose fewer risks to long-term health than conventional cigarettes.

Question 68

Chronic heavy drinking can lower triglycerides.

Question 69

Experiencing withdrawal symptoms after stopping drinking are a defining characteristic of alcohol abuse.

Question 70

Cigarettes contain chemicals found in gasoline and embalming fluid.

Question 71

For some, abstinence is ultimately the only way to keep alcohol from disrupting their lives.

Question 72

Because nicotine acts as an appetite suppressant, some young adults smoke to help them lose weight.

Question 73

If a person has alcohol poisoning, the safest treatment is a cup of coffee and a cold shower.

Question 74

There is no evidence that switching to light cigarettes helps smokers kick their habit.

Question 75

Smoking causes one out of every five deaths in the United States.

Question 76

Oral cancers are more common in tobacco users than nonusers.

Question 77

Body temperature and blood sugar level may rise dangerously in a person with alcohol poisoning.

Question 78

Heavy drinking increases a woman's risk for being a victim of sexual assault.

Question 79

When the young people start smoking, there is a higher likelihood that they will become adult smokers.

Question 80

Are e-cigarettes a safer alternative to tobacco products? Should manufacturers of e-cigarettes be allowed to promote them as being safer?