Deck 16: Alcohol

Question 1

What is the primary site of alcohol metabolism in the body?

A)the liver
B)the stomach
C)the pancreas
D)the small intestine

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Alcohol provides how many kilocalories per gram?

A)two
B)four
C)seven
D)nine

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of moderate alcohol intake?

A)increase in HDL-cholesterol levels.
B)decreased risk of breast cancer.
C)improved appetite in the elderly.
D)reduced risk of abnormal clot formation.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

People who abstain from alcohol should be encouraged to start drinking in moderation for the potential health benefits associated with alcohol consumption.

Question 5

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

A)Eat a meal or snack high in carbohydrates before having an 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 6

Moderate intake of alcohol for women is defined as how many drink(s) per day?

A)zero
B)two
C)one
D)three

Question 7

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

A)alcoholic hepatitis.
B)cirrhosis.
C)alcoholism.
D)alcohol poisoning.

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a risk of drinking alcohol?

A)malnutrition
B)increased risk of chronic disease
C)increased risk of traumatic injury
D)increased brain function

Question 11

The chemical structure of alcohol is similar to which macronutrient?

A)water
B)carbohydrate
C)protein
D)fat

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

As few as two drinks per day can increase the risk of hypertension in some people.

Question 15

A "drink" is defined as the amount of a beverage that provides how many fluid ounce of pure alcohol?

A)one quarter oz.
B)one half oz.
C)three quarters oz.
D)one oz.

Question 16

On average, a healthy adult can metabolize the equivalent of how many drink(s) per hour?

A)one
B)two
C)three
D)four

Question 17

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

Question 18

For males, binge drinking is defined as consuming how many alcoholic drinks on one occasion within a short period of time?

A)5 or more
B)10 or more
C)15 or more
D)20 or more

Question 19

Which of the following is equivalent to one drink?

A)12 ounces of beer
B)6 ounces of wine
C)2 ounces of 80 proof whiskey, scotch, gin, or vodka
D)8 ounces of wine cooler

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT associated with the overconsumption of alcohol?

A)Alcohol increases urine output, resulting in dehydration.
B)Alcohol irritates the lining of the stomach leading to an increase in gastric acid production.
C)Alcohol disrupts metabolism leading to high levels of blood glucose.
D)Alcohol disrupts the normal sleep cycle.

Question 21

If someone passes out after a night of hard drinking, he or she should be left alone to "sleep it off."

Question 22

Eight ounces (one cup) of beer is equivalent to one drink.

Question 23

Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a serious condition that is associated with physical birth defects and mental retardation.

Question 24

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

Question 25

It is safe for pregnant women to consume moderate amounts of alcohol after the first trimester of pregnancy.