Deck 10: Alcohol: the Most Popular Drug

Question 1

Which of the following beverages has the highest concentration of alcohol?

A)sherry
B)wine
C)beer
D)brandy

Answer 1

brandy

Question 2

Alcohol is metabolized

A)at the same rate in all people.
B)at a varied rate depending on individual characteristics.
C)more quickly when the individual is intoxicated.
D)at a constant rate within each person.

Answer 2

at a varied rate depending on individual characteristics.

Question 3

A 90-proof beverage is _______________ alcohol.

A)9 percent
B)30 percent
C)45 percent
D)90 percent

Answer 3

45 percent

Question 4

Which of the following alcoholic drinks contains the most calories?

A)5-ounce glass of red wine
B)3-ounce margarita
C)6-ounce cosmopolitan
D)6-ounce rum and Coke

Question 5

Where in the body is most alcohol metabolized?

A)large intestine
B)small intestine
C)stomach
D)liver

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Consuming alcohol causes intoxication because alcohol interferes with

A)neurotransmitters.
B)brain cells.
C)blood pressure.
D)blood cells.

Question 8

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

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 reduces the liver's capacity to process alcohol,thereby slowing the rate of impairment.

Question 9

A standard drink contains about _______________ ounce(s)of alcohol.

A)0.6
B)1.6
C)2.6
D)3.6

Question 10

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

A)0.01-0.02%
B)0.03-0.05%
C)0.06-0.08%
D)0.08-0.10%

Question 11

Which of the following types of wine has the highest concentration of alcohol?

A)varietal
B)fermented
C)champagne
D)fortified

Question 12

Which of the following can slow the rate of alcohol absorption into the bloodstream?

A)carbonation
B)artificial sweeteners
C)food in the stomach
D)drinking wine or beer

Question 13

A buildup of which of the following toxic substances,built up when drinking alcohol,causes flushing syndrome?

A)alcohol dehydrogenase
B)acetaldehyde
C)acetaldehyde dehydrogenase
D)ethyl alcohol

Question 14

Through what part of the body is most alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream?

A)large intestine
B)small intestine
C)stomach
D)liver

Question 15

About how many calories are in one serving (14-17 grams)of alcohol?

A)50-70
B)100-120
C)170-190
D)200-220

Question 16

The rate of metabolism of alcohol

A)is faster in chronic drinkers than it is in occasional drinkers.
B)is faster in occasional drinkers than in chronic drinkers.
C)is faster when a person drinks black coffee.
D)is slower when a person eats a large meal.

Question 17

Of the following people,who will probably have the highest blood alcohol concentration after consuming three drinks in 1 hour?

A)a woman with high body weight and high percent body fat
B)a man with low body weight and low percent body fat
C)a man with high body weight and high percent body fat
D)a woman with high body weight and low percent body fat

Question 18

Which of the following BEST describes how gender affects the metabolization of alcohol?

A)Men metabolize less alcohol in the stomach than women do.
B)Women do not have the stomach enzyme that digests alcohol.
C)Women may metabolize alcohol more slowly at times due to hormonal changes.
D)Men usually weigh more than women and therefore metabolize alcohol more slowly.

Question 19

Janis has been drinking at a party and is starting to feel sleepy.She has also started to have trouble hearing what her friends are saying.Her blood alcohol concentration is most likely

A)0.05%.
B)0.1%.
C)0.2%.
D)0.3%.

Question 20

What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages?

A)ethanol
B)methanol
C)isopropyl alcohol
D)ethylene glycol

Question 21

High blood alcohol concentration is most likely to increase

A)irritability.
B)intellectual function.
C)sociability.
D)coordination.

Question 22

Heavy drinkers are more susceptible to cirrhosis and liver cancer if they have which of the following illnesses?

A)pancreatitis
B)emphysema
C)hepatitis C
D)meningitis

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

Which of the following statements about acute alcoholic pancreatitis is true?

A)It occurs only after years of heavy drinking.
B)It usually occurs in binge drinkers.
C)Jaundice is its primary symptom.
D)It is easily curable.

Question 25

Drinking alcohol while taking which of the following medications can increase the risk of stomach bleeding?

A)codeine
B)Benadryl
C)antibiotics
D)acetaminophen

Question 26

Which of the following contributes to a hangover?

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

Question 27

Which of the following statements BEST describes the relationship between alcohol and aggression?

A)Perpetrators usually have been using alcohol,whereas their victims have not.
B)In excess,alcohol can cause antisocial personality disorder.
C)Alcohol can aggravate psychiatric problems that contribute to violent behavior.
D)Alcohol use has been shown to contribute to physical,but not sexual,abuse.

Question 28

Which of the following is associated with cirrhosis?

A)destruction of digestive enzymes
B)accelerated liver function
C)increased metabolism of alcohol
D)replacement of liver cells with scar tissue

Question 29

Which of the following are individuals with low blood alcohol concentration MOST likely to experience?

A)reduction in motor function skills
B)sensory function impairment
C)light-headedness
D)impaired speech

Question 30

Coma is likely to occur once a person reaches a blood alcohol concentration of

A)0.1%.
B)0.2%.
C)0.27%.
D)0.35%.

Question 31

Of the following,which is a recommended action for someone who is helping a friend who is very drunk?

A)Remind the person of how much he or she drank and what the consequences are likely to be.
B)Give the person a cold shower to increase alertness.
C)Order food for the person and tell him or her to drink several glasses of water.
D)Keep an eye on the person to be ready to help if he or she stops breathing.

Question 32

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

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 33

The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome

A)include large birth weights of affected babies.
B)include both physical and mental impairments.
C)are found in about 1 in every 50 live births.
D)are usually reversed by the time an affected child is 5 years old.

Question 34

Overuse of alcohol often causes bleeding in the

A)gastrointestinal tract.
B)cerebrum.
C)lungs.
D)vas deferens.

Question 35

Eating before and while drinking

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 36

Which of the following is true of caffeinated alcoholic beverages?

A)They may cause drinkers to consume more alcohol than they normally would.
B)They help speed the metabolism of alcohol in the bloodstream.
C)They are less potent than other canned drinks such as beer.
D)They contain the same amount of caffeine as standard soft drinks.

Question 37

What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration for drivers in the United States?

A)0.02%
B)0.05%
C)0.08%
D)0.11%

Question 38

Which of the following is a good strategy for protecting yourself if you suspect another driver is drunk?

A)Stay close so you can read the license plate.
B)Honk until the driver pulls over to let you pass.
C)Get ahead of the driver and then slow down.
D)Pull off the road or turn at the nearest intersection.

Question 39

Which of the following is a typical indication that a driver is drunk?

A)incessant honking
B)rolling the windows down in cold weather
C)repeatedly flashing the headlights
D)following far behind another car

Question 40

One alcohol-related illness for infants born to mothers who drink during pregnancy is

A)cirrhosis of the liver.
B)alcohol-related cardiac myopathy.
C)alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder.
D)chronic pancreatitis.

Question 41

Which of the following statements describes how the drug disulfiram works?

A)It blocks the intoxicating effects of alcohol.
B)It acts as an antidepressant.
C)It decreases the pleasant effects of alcohol without making the person ill.
D)It causes a person to become ill when alcohol is ingested.

Question 42

Which of the following statements BEST describes Alcoholics Anonymous?

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.

Question 43

Which of the following BEST describes alcoholics in the United States?

A)They are usually poor and homeless.
B)They are usually college students.
C)They often alternate between periods of sobriety and heavy drinking.
D)They usually manage to permanently control their drinking after a frightening problem develops.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for alcoholism?

A)an adoptive parent or sibling who is an alcoholic
B)a biological parent or sibling who is an alcoholic
C)a fraternal twin who is an alcoholic
D)an identical twin who is an alcoholic

Question 45

A man's rate of alcohol consumption can be qualified as binge drinking if he consumes at least _______________ drinks in roughly two hours.

A)three or more
B)five or more
C)seven or more
D)nine or more

Question 46

The most serious withdrawal symptom associated with alcoholism is

A)trembling hands.
B)anxiety.
C)nightmares.
D)delirium tremens.

Question 47

Individuals with alcoholism who stop drinking on their own often do so because of

A)maturation.
B)an alcohol-related crisis.
C)new relationships.
D)resolution of a problem.

Question 48

Requiring more of a substance to get the same desired effect is known as

A)withdrawal.
B)tolerance.
C)antagonism.
D)inhibition.

Question 49

Which of the following BEST describes binge drinking among college students?

A)The popularity of caffeinated alcoholic beverages has helped reduce incidences of binge drinking.
B)It is a behavior that the majority of students engage in.
C)It is usually limited to fraternities,sororities,and athletic teams.
D)It contributes to hundreds of thousands of injuries and assaults each year.

Question 50

Which of the following BEST describes the safe limit of alcohol consumption during pregnancy?

A)Women should not drink during the first trimester.
B)Women should drink no more than one drink per week during the first trimester.
C)Women should drink no more than one drink per day during pregnancy.
D)Women should not consume alcohol during pregnancy.

Question 51

Which of the following BEST describes alcoholism?

A)It can occur during just one alcohol-related incident.
B)It may or may not have negative consequences for the abuser.
C)It causes the drinker to become more sociable.
D)It usually involves physical tolerance and withdrawal symptoms.

Question 52

A responsible party host serves

A)food along with alcohol.
B)several types of alcoholic beverages.
C)unlimited alcohol for a single admission fee.
D)limited drinks to people under 21.

Question 53

Alcoholism among white men

A)almost always develops after age 50.
B)usually develops in conjunction with job loss or demotion.
C)often begins with heavy drinking in their teens or twenties.
D)is unlikely to lead to injuries or death.

Question 54

Which of the following statements describes how the drug naltrexone works?

A)It acts as an antidepressant.
B)It decreases the pleasant effects of alcohol.
C)It blocks the intoxicating effects of alcohol.
D)It causes illness when alcohol is consumed.

Question 55

Newer research has shown that

A)there is no definitive evidence that drinking any amount of alcohol at any age has any health benefits.
B)women over age 65 who drink light amounts of alcohol saw some blood- and heart-related health benefits.
C)light drinkers in their 20s and 30s may live slightly longer than nondrinkers and heavy drinkers.
D)there is definitive evidence that light drinking can reduce the risk of a heart attack.

Question 56

Which of the following is a sign of alcohol use disorder?

A)drinking in spite of alcohol-related problems
B)feeling less awkward in social settings after drinking
C)consuming one standard drink per day
D)having a cocktail at brunch

Question 57

What alcohol withdrawal symptom is linked to a mortality rate as high as 15 percent?

A)confusion
B)paranoia
C)seizures
D)delirium tremens

Question 58

Which of the following BEST characterizes withdrawal for most alcoholics?

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 59

A woman's rate of alcohol consumption can be qualified as binge drinking if she consumes roughly _______________ drinks in about two hours.

A)two
B)four
C)six
D)eight

Question 60

Which of the following is a good way to help a friend who has an alcohol problem?

A)Avoid directly labeling your friend's situation a problem.
B)Create excuses for your friend when he or she relapses.
C)Make an appointment with a health center and encourage your friend to go.
D)Wait for your friend to admit to having a drinking problem.

Question 61

Which of the following accurately describes a link between gender and alcohol abuse?

A)Men experience adverse effects after drinking less than women.
B)Female alcoholics have a higher mortality rate than male alcoholics.
C)Women are more likely than men to cope with stress by using alcohol.
D)Women who are married and have children are more likely to become alcoholics than unmarried women.

Question 62

Members of which of the following ethnic groups are MOST likely to use alcohol?

A)Native Americans
B)whites
C)Asian Americans
D)Hispanics or Latinos

Question 63

Drinking caffeinated alcoholic beverages can lower the risk of being involved in an alcohol-related traffic fatality.

Question 64

Because Joanne was very drunk when she had sex with John,Joanne can later claim that he sexually assaulted her.

Question 65

The higher an individual's blood alcohol concentration,the greater the level of intoxication.

Question 66

Which of the following poses the greatest threat to Joan?

A)a nasty hangover
B)alcohol poisoning
C)disorientation
D)swimming injuries

Question 67

Drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.14% are about twice as likely to be involved in a car crash as drivers with no alcohol in their blood.

Question 68

Sleeping speeds up the rate of alcohol metabolization.

Question 69

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

Question 70

Which of the following BEST describes alcohol use among African Americans?

A)African Americans face higher rates alcohol-related birth defects than other ethnicities.
B)African American women are less likely to abstain from alcohol than white women.
C)Urban African American males begin drinking later in life than urban white males.
D)African Americans consume more alcohol than members of other ethnicities.

Question 71

Coordination and cognition return to normal when blood alcohol concentration returns to zero.

Question 72

Which of the following groups has a much higher death rate from alcohol-related causes such as motor vehicle crashes than other ethnic groups?

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

Question 73

The rate of alcohol metabolism is determined largely by both genetic factors and drinking behavior.

Question 74

Which of the following describes the relationship between gender and alcoholism?

A)Women tend to become alcoholic at later ages than men.
B)Men who are alcoholics experience more physical complications than women.
C)Men develop alcoholism after fewer years of heavy drinking than women.
D)Women with alcoholism binge drink earlier in life than men.

Question 75

Which of the following poses the greatest risk to the women who want to go swimming?

A)stomach cramps
B)hypothermia and heat loss
C)pneumonia or bronchitis
D)cardiac myopathy

Question 76

Alcohol can affect the production of new brain cells in adults over 21.

Question 77

Bill is concerned about Joan.What can he do right away to make Joan as safe as possible?

A)Position her on side and watch her while she sleeps.
B)Move her to a bed inside the boat's cabin.
C)Wake her up and give her some black coffee.
D)Make her take a cold shower.

Question 78

Which of the following ethnic groups has the highest rate of alcohol use disorder?

A)Native Americans
B)whites
C)African Americans
D)Hispanics or Latinos

Question 79

Chronic drinkers metabolize alcohol at slower rates than nondrinkers.

Question 80

A light beer contains much less alcohol than a regular beer.