Deck 13: Using Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine Responsibly and Refraining From

Question 1

Constable Jones uses the most accurate measure of BAC used by law enforcement on a driver that he suspects is drunk.Which of the following measures is the most accurate?

A)breathalyzer
B)urine test
C)blood test
D)nystagmus test

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Dion has a tremendous headache from drinking a lot of alcohol the night before.What causes this headache?

A)brain cell regeneration
B)constricted blood vessels
C)mitochondrial dehydration
D)body water dehydration

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Irwin tours a vodka plant when visiting Russia.What process comes after the fermentation in the making of spirits such as vodka?

A)dilution
B)dissolution
C)re-fermentation
D)distillation

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The intoxicating substance in beer,wine,and liquor is ______________.

A)ethanol
B)methanol
C)phenol
D)isopropyl alcohol

Question 5

Nick and Roland are identical twins (same body size)that go out drinking together.Nick uses alcohol regularly,but this is the first time Roland drinks.After three of the same kind of beer each,Roland looks and acts drunk,while Nick still appears to be functioning normally.Who has a higher BAC?

A)Nick
B)Roland
C)Both are the same
D)Not enough information is given

Question 6

Blood Alcohol Concentration is __________________.

A)The ratio of alcohol to 1 litre of blood.
B)The way of measuring physiological and behavioural effects of alcohol.
C)A measure of alcohol per pound of body weight.
D)Standard for all people who drink the same amount.

Question 7

Willie vomited after a night of heavy drinking.What chemical from the metabolism of alcohol is responsible for his reaction?

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

Question 8

Frank is a binge drinker.How is his behaviour defined?

A)consuming ten drinks on a single occasion
B)consuming eight drinks on a single occasion
C)consuming five drinks on a single occasion
D)consuming four drinks on a single occasion

Question 9

Sam consumes foods containing all of these nutrients listed below.Which of the following contains the most kcals per gram?

A)proteins
B)complex carbohydrates
C)simple carbohydrates
D)alcohol

Question 10

Joe and Camilla can drink the same amount of alcohol,yet have very different responses to the alcohol.A chemical explanation of the difference in alcohol's effects between men and women is _______________.

A)The acetaldehyde is chemically different in men and women.
B)The estrogen levels in women increase alcohol metabolism.
C)The testosterone levels in men increase alcohol metabolism.
D)Women appear to have half the alcohol dehydrogenase as men.

Question 11

In the making of alcohol,fermentation continues until the solution of plant sugars reaches a concentration of ________ percent alcohol.

A)10
B)14
C)20
D)24

Question 12

If a brand of whiskey is 80 proof,what is the percentage of alcohol in the whiskey?

A)80
B)40
C)20
D)10

Question 13

When Akira got to university,he couldn't believe how many people drank alcohol! Approximately what percentage of 18 to 19 year olds drink alcohol?

A)More than 50%
B)More than 65%
C)More than 85%
D)More than 90%

Question 14

Jodie is stressed about an upcoming exam and Pearl is very calm and relaxed.If they both drink the same amount of alcohol,who will absorb the alcohol quicker?

A)Jodie
B)Pearl
C)Both will have the same rate of absorption
D)Not enough information is given

Question 15

Aretha and Earl both drink the same amount of alcohol.Approximately how much higher will Aretha's BAC be than Earl's?

A)10%
B)20%
C)30%
D)40%

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true regarding a BAC of 0.10?

A)A person wakes up.
B)Motor skills remain the same.
C)The depressant effects of alcohol become apparent.
D)Mental and physical functions are enhanced.

Question 17

Gloria is a binge drinker.How is her behaviour defined?

A)consuming ten drinks on a single occasion
B)consuming eight drinks on a single occasion
C)consuming five drinks on a single occasion
D)consuming four drinks on a single occasion

Question 18

The water that is pulled out of the body due to alcohol's diuretic effect is from ______________.

A)fat stores
B)cerebrospinal fluid
C)skeletal muscle
D)cerebral tissue

Question 19

Jerome is a university track athlete and Leon is an obese person.They both drink the same type and amount of alcohol at the same rate,with the same amount of food in their stomachs.What factor will differentiate their BAC?

A)the amount of body fat
B)alcohol tolerance
C)alcohol absorption
D)drinking through a straw

Question 20

Vincent can drink a lot,yet modify his behavior to appear sober.This is called ______________.

A)experienced drinking
B)learned behavioural tolerance
C)graduated tolerance
D)modified tolerance

Question 21

Justin's family decide that they need to help him deal with his addiction to alcohol.This process,called a(n)________,includes the family expressing their love and concern for Justin,and they tell him they will no longer refrain from acknowledging his problem.

A)interception
B)reception
C)intervention
D)confrontation

Question 22

Particulate matter from cigarettes condenses in the lungs to form a thick,brown sludge called _______________.

A)nicotine
B)benzopyrene
C)tar
D)phenol

Question 23

Andrew has a dreadful hangover.What is the only cure for his condition?

A)black coffee
B)iced water
C)time
D)cold compresses

Question 24

Bob is a long-term alcohol abuser.His doctor informs him that he suspects that Bob may have one of two gastrointestinal cancers which are associated with long-term alcohol usage.Where in the body are these cancers located?

A)pancreas and stomach
B)stomach and duodenal
C)stomach and esophageal
D)pancreas and colon

Question 25

Which of the following statements about nicotine is true?

A)It is the only chemical present in cigarette smoke.
B)It is a form of condensed particulate matter from tobacco.
C)It impairs the cleansing function of the cilia in the lungs.
D)It irritates the lungs but does not accumulate in the lungs.

Question 26

Cecil suffers from the deterioration of his liver as a result of his prolonged drinking.This condition is called ________________.

A)fibromyalgia
B)alcoholic liver syndrome
C)renal failure
D)fibrosis

Question 27

Teresa belongs to the fastest-growing component of the population of alcohol abusers.What group is it?

A)women
B)college professors
C)CEO's
D)middle-class

Question 28

Sara is in alcoholism treatment where she takes drugs that induce vomiting when combined with several drinks for a period of ten days.This type of therapy is called _____________________.

A)aversion therapy
B)nausea therapy
C)drug therapy
D)stimulus therapy

Question 29

Hangovers are attributed to these forms of alcohol that metabolize much slower than ethanol and are much more toxic.

A)aldehydes
B)congeners
C)hydrochloric acid
D)acetates

Question 30

Lita says she smokes because she is trying to lose weight.Why is nicotine an appetite suppressant?

A)Nicotine takes the place of hunger receptor sites in the brain.
B)Nicotine suppresses the hypothalamus which houses the hunger centre.
C)Nicotine decreases the stomach contractions that signal hunger.
D)Nicotine decreases the craving for fatty foods.

Question 31

Samuel is classified as a Type 1 alcoholic.What does this mean?

A)He is a biological son of an alcoholic father.
B)He is a biological son of an alcoholic mother.
C)He had one alcoholic parent and grew up in an environment that encouraged heavy drinking.
D)He grew up in an environment that encouraged heavy drinking.

Question 32

Vernon smokes cigarettes.What is the most dangerous gas that he inhales with each puff of his cigarettes?

A)phenol
B)benzopyrene
C)carbon dioxide
D)carbon monoxide

Question 33

Which of the following summarizes the effects of alcohol on pregnancy?

A)The safe amount of alcohol to prevent FASD is unknown.
B)Occasional drinking does not pose a risk for FASD.
C)Prenatal alcohol exposure does not cause FASD.
D)FASD is not preventable.

Question 34

Vinnie is classified as a Type 2 alcoholic.What does this mean?

A)He is a biological son of an alcoholic father.
B)He is a biological son of an alcoholic mother.
C)He had two alcoholic parents.
D)He grew up in an environment that encouraged heavy drinking.

Question 35

Al-Anon is a group dedicated to ___________________.

A)helping adolescents live with an alcoholic parent
B)helping adult relatives and friends of alcoholics understand the disease
C)providing support and help for people who want to stop drinking
D)helping female alcoholics get sober

Question 36

Carlos has a chronic liver inflammation from drinking.What is his condition called?

A)fibrosis
B)lipidosis
C)alcoholic hepatitis
D)fatty liver

Question 37

Delmar goes out on New Year's Eve and drinks a lot of alcohol.He then suffers from irregular heartbeat and is at risk for total loss of heart rhythm.His condition is commonly referred to as ________________.

A)cardiomyopathy
B)holiday heart syndrome
C)bradycardia syndrome
D)alcohol related heart disorder

Question 38

Bernice feels a "rush" when she smokes.Which hormone released by the adrenal gland produces her "rush"?

A)aldosterone
B)ATCH
C)cortisol
D)adrenaline

Question 39

Sandy is seven months pregnant and begins to drink heavily.What damage to the fetus is most likely to occur?

A)limb malformation
B)CNS development problems
C)physical feature abnormalities
D)heart malformation

Question 40

Which of the following is an effect of carbon monoxide on the body?

A)Body heat causes it to be absorbed into the lungs.
B)It diminishes the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells.
C)It irritates the mouth and throat when inhaled.
D)It diminishes hormone production.

Question 41

Gina's doctor prescribes the nicotine patch to help her quit smoking.How many weeks does she need to use the patch to be "weaned" from nicotine?

A)2-4
B)4-6
C)4-8
D)8-12

Question 42

Rickardo has stopped smoking,and he is experiencing irritability,restlessness and an intense craving for tobacco.From which chemical is Rickardo withdrawing?

A)tar
B)nicotine
C)carbon monoxide
D)hydrogen cyanide

Question 43

Della recently quit her 20-year smoking habit.At the end of ________ smoke free years,she can expect to live out her normal life span.

A)5 years
B)10 years
C)15 years
D)20 years

Question 44

From what we know about successful quitters,quitting smoking ___________.

A)often involves several unsuccessful attempts before it is finally achieved.
B)is usually best done cold turkey or not all.
C)is usually only possible using nicotine replacement products.
D)is usually unsuccessful if not achieved on the first attempt.

Question 45

Eric is a smoker.His wife,mother,15-year-old daughter,and infant son live in the same household.Which member of the household will have the most health effects from the secondhand smoke?

A)his wife
B)his mother
C)his daughter
D)his son

Question 46

Which of the following reasons makes post-secondary students vulnerable to alcoholism and alcohol-related problems?

A)There are not enough social activities so students drink.
B)Students get bored with studying, so they engage in drinking.
C)Alcohol does not exacerbate their already high risk for suicide, automobile accidents and falls.
D)Campuses are heavily targeted by advertising and promotions from the alcohol industry, including the employment of liquor representatives and distributors on most campuses.

Question 47

Doris uses a smokeless ashtray to hold her cigarette when she's not "puffing" it.This ashtray will decrease what type of environmental smoke?

A)mainstream
B)secondhand
C)static
D)inert

Question 48

Which of the following is true about smokeless tobacco?

A)The negative effects of chewing appear faster than by dipping.
B)Dippers usually swallow the product over time.
C)Most smokeless tobacco users are males 45-65.
D)Smokeless tobacco can cause tooth decay.

Question 49

Marcia suffers from symptoms of caffeinism,which include chronic insomnia and ____________.

A)poor circulation
B)spots before the eyes
C)involuntary muscle twitches
D)visual hallucinations

Question 50

What percentage of Canadians drink coffee every day?

A)almost 10%
B)almost 20%
C)almost 40%
D)almost 50%

Question 51

The nicotine in chewing tobacco is released into the saliva by sucking and chewing the tobacco and then enters the body through the _____________________.

A)Mucosa of the small intestine
B)Smooth muscle surrounding the esophagus
C)Mucous membranes of the mouth
D)Large intestine

Question 52

Douglas is a two-can-a-week dipper.How many cigarettes is this equivalent to?

A)one pack a day
B)one and a half packs a day
C)two packs a day
D)two and a half packs a day

Question 53

Georgie has been a heavy drinker all her life.Although she does exercise and she consumes a large amount of dairy products,she still suffers from which of the following conditions?

A)osteomalacia
B)osteoporosis
C)rickets
D)alcohol-induced lactose intolerance

Question 54

Alex,a tobacco chewer,notices leathery white patches on the inside of his mouth.What is this condition known as?

A)leukoplakia
B)oral cancer
C)oral lesion disorder
D)leukanemia

Question 55

Which of the following is true about secondhand smoke?

A)The greatest effects from secondhand smoke are seen in adults who live with smokers.
B)It increases risk for lung cancer, but not heart disease.
C)Children exposed to it have increased risk of developing respiratory problems.
D)It has less tar and nicotine than mainstream smoke.

Question 56

Renee is a new smoker.The transition from trying smoking to daily use takes on average _____.

A)two to three years.
B)two to six months.
C)two to eight weeks.
D)two cigarettes.

Question 57

Jason recently quit smoking.How long will it take before his ability to smell and taste is enhanced?

A)within 20 minutes
B)after one day
C)within weeks
D)after one month

Question 58

Nancy is a new smoker.When she lights up,she experiences dizziness,lightheadedness,a rapid,erratic pulse,clammy skin,and nausea.These symptoms are the effects of _______________.

A)carbon monoxide poisoning
B)tar poisoning
C)cigarette poisoning
D)nicotine poisoning

Question 59

How can smokeless tobacco lead to high blood pressure?

A)It impairs the sense of smell so only pungent foods can be eaten.
B)It impairs the sense of taste so salt must be added to the food.
C)It impairs the sense of touch so that only high fat foods with smooth texture can be enjoyed.
D)It impairs the sense of sight so you can not see what you are eating.

Question 60

Which of the following types of therapy have proven most effective for quitting smoking?

A)aversion therapy
B)operant conditioning
C)self-control therapy
D)a combination of several approaches

Question 61

Binge drinking for females is defined as five drinks in a row.

Question 62

Caffeine concentrations will vary with the brand and strength of the brew.

Question 63

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is the leading cause of developmental delay.

Question 64

The greatest effects of secondhand smoke are seen in older adults.

Question 65

A nicotine patch must be worn for four to six weeks under the guidance of a physician.

Question 66

Alcohol percentage in a beverage is 50% of the "proof."

Question 67

Smokeless tobacco is not as addictive as cigarettes.

Question 68

Alcohol has 4 kcals per gram.

Question 69

Nicotine impairs the lung cleansing function of phenol.

Question 70

Alcohol diffuses rapidly into body fat.

Question 71

People can acquire physiological and psychological tolerance to the effects of alcohol through regular usage.

Question 72

Alcohol is the most popular and widely used drug in Canada.

Question 73

People who experience irregular heartbeat are cautioned against using caffeine because ____________________.

A)the resulting increase in heart rate might be life-threatening
B)their blood pressure might increase
C)their blood lipids increase
D)their energy levels increase

Question 74

People with high alcohol tolerance have lower BACs than people with low alcohol tolerance.

Question 75

As soon as a smoker quits,the many tissues in his/her body damaged by smoking can begin to repair.

Question 76

According to research,alcoholism is 10 times more common among the children of those who are addicted to alcohol than in the general population.

Question 77

Snuff is a stringy type of tobacco that is placed in the mouth and then sucked or chewed.

Question 78

Despite its reduced rate,smoking remains the second most preventable cause of death in Canada.

Question 79

A person would have to drink from 80 to 125 cups of coffee in a day to produce a fatal overdose of caffeine.

Question 80

During fermentation,at an alcohol concentration of 20%,the alcohol kills the yeast and halts the chemical reactions producing it.