Deck 12: Using Alcohol Responsibly

Question 1

A bottle of 120 proof vodka would contain what percentage of alcohol?

A)60
B)30
C)240
D)120

Answer 1

60

Question 2

Of the following female ethnic groups, which group is the most prevalent user of alcohol?

A)African-American women
B)Caucasian women
C)Hispanic women
D)Asian women

Answer 2

Caucasian women

Question 3

The type of alcohol that is mixed with other ingredients and found in solvents and antifreeze is _________ alcohol?

A)ethyl
B)isopropyl
C)methanol
D)butyl

Answer 3

methanol

Question 4

Women who drink alcohol on a regular basis develop disorders associated with this drug.Which one of the disorders is listed below is not associated with drinking alcohol?

A)Osteoporosis
B)immune system depression
C)breast cancer development
D)leukemia

Question 5

All but one of the following is a concern for women who drink alcohol in more than moderate amounts.Which is not a concern for women?

A)Increases the levels of testosterone in the bloodstream of women
B)Increase the risk of developing breast cancer and osteoporosis
C)Daily glass of wine can add 10 pounds of body fat per year
D)Increases the chance of engaging in sexual activity

Question 6

The 18^th Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 1920, created a period known as __________.

A)the depression
B)prohibition
C)probation
D)Women's Christian Temperance Union

Question 7

As compared to men, women have more reasons to be concerned about health consequences of alcohol consumption.Mary is a heavy drinker.She may be at a higher risk for:

A)Traffic crashes, violent victimization, breast cancer, brain damage and/or liver damage.
B)Domestic violence, child neglect, street crime and/or family crime.
C)Genetic disruption, family violence, environmental genetic changes, and/or brain cancer.
D)Genetic mutations, premature delivery, infertility, and/or lower capacity for physical endurance.

Question 8

By interfering with the nutritional status of the drinker, if consumed in excess alcohol can cause ___________.

A)excessive brain swelling
B)excessive facial dysphasia
C)numerous diseases
D)spleen dysfunction

Question 9

Which of the following is not a potential result of chronic and heavy alcohol consumption by a woman?

A)miscarriage
B)disruption of menstrual cycle
C)development of oversized breasts
D)anorgasmia

Question 10

Binge drinking affects all ages of women, however, some ages are affected more than others.Which statement is not true for binge drinkers?

A)The peak binge drinking years for women are those twenty five years old and older.
B)More than 23 percent of persons over the age of 12 reported drinking within any 30 day period of time
C)Binge drinking rises significantly and then peaks in the years eighteen to twenty five.
D)College-age men binge drink significantly more than do college-age women.

Question 11

Congeners found in distilled alcoholic beverages are:

A)alcohol oxidation byproducts
B)alcohol metabolism byproducts
C)alcohol absorption byproducts
D)alcohol fermentation byproducts

Question 12

Alcohol is a depressant drug that, with continual use, can be addictive.Which of the following describes physical addition components of alcohol use?

A)A person has headaches and an upset stomach
B)A person's body cells have come to depend on the presence of alcohol
C)A person strong desires or craves the feeling alcohol provides
D)A person wants a drink with meals, or with a cigarette, or in certain social situations.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a reason why alcohol affects women at a different rate than men?

A)body weight of person consuming
B)amount of body fat in women
C)equal number of drinks consumed
D)a woman's menstrual period

Question 14

Alcohol is absorbed in the body; _________ percent is absorbed directly into the bloodstream and _____ percent is absorbed in the small intestine, where it moves into the bloodstream and is transported to all parts of the body.

A)15, 85
B)20, 80
C)25, 75
D)30, 70

Question 15

With moderate use of alcohol, there can be a number of positive outcomes.Which one of the outcomes listed below that occur is considered to be beneficial?

A)Decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein
B)Increased levels of low-density lipoprotein
C)Altered protein production in liver
D)Decreased risk of coronary artery disease

Question 16

Absorption of alcohol in the body is determined by all of the following factors except:

A)Rate of drinking
B)Body weight of the person consuming alcohol
C)Premenstrual cycle in women
D)Environmental factors

Question 17

As a postmenopausal woman, Vivian does not take HRT but does have a glass of wine every evening with her meal.Studies indicate Vivian may:

A)Decrease her risk of developing breast cancer
B)Increase her risk of developing breast cancer
C)Decrease her risk of developing bladder cancer
D)Increase her risk of developing brain cancer

Question 18

As it relates to alcohol, the term proof refers to a number that is _______ the percentage of alcohol in the liquid.

A)twice
B)four times
C)half of
D)ten times

Question 19

The annual number of deaths and potential years of life lost attributed to alcohol was determined by CDC to be:

A)Statically, there was no measurable difference between man and women.
B)Over 79,000 deaths and 2.3 million potential years of life lost.
C)Less than 50,000 deaths and more than 1.8 million years of potential life lost.
D)Death rates and potential years of life lost is unable to be calculated.

Question 20

__________ is an enzyme in the stomach lining and in the liver that is less active in the stomach of women than in men.This, in part, accounts for alcohol reaching the female brain quicker than the male brain.

A)alcohol dehydrogenase
B)phenypropanolamine
C)estrodial
D)interferon protease

Question 21

While pregnant, approximately ____ percent of women use alcohol and approximately ____ percent engage in binge drinking.

A)10; 7.8
B)11.6; 3.7
C)16.2; 9.5
D)18.3; 7.8

Question 22

An intervention is a process by which an alcoholic is confronted by concerned friends and family members and a counselor in order to asked the alcoholic to reduce her amount of drinking.

Question 23

The use of alcohol among college age students can lead to which of the following outcomes?

A)Automobile accidents and unintentional injuries
B)Personal assault and personal property damage
C)Poor academic performance
D)All of the above

Question 24

Heavy uses of alcohol increases blood concentrations in estrogen and changes in estrogen metabolism, which increases the risk of significant diseases in women.

Question 25

Drinking by both men and women increases the chances that sexual relations will occur; it has been determined that 72% of campus rapes are alcohol related.

Question 26

If a woman is physically addicted to alcohol, she will experience tremors, insomnia, and nausea if she stops drinking alcohol; this is called tolerance to alcohol.

Question 27

The Women's Christian Temperance Union advocated that alcohol could be manufactured but not bought and consumed.

Question 28

Among college age students, the U.S.Surgeon General considers binge drinking a major public health problem.

Question 29

In the United States, economic costs of alcohol abuse is reflected in all of the categories except:

A)Health care expenditures
B)Environmental impacts
C)Societal impacts
D)Impacts on productivity

Question 30

Consequences of alcohol abuse to the female endocrine system includes early menopause, stomach irritation, chemical imbalances in the body, and inflammation of the pancreas.

Question 31

Alcohol plays a significant role in both violent and non-violent crimes.When a crime is committed, ____ is committed under the influence of alcohol with rape committed over _____ of the time when the victim is so drunk he/she can't either consent or refuse.

A)40 %; 60 %
B)72 %; 40 %
C)40%; 72%
D)85%; 35%

Question 32

Alcohol can have a profound effect on the well-being of college women and men and recent findings from the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse reveals that over 3,360,000 college students have driven under the influence of alcohol.

Question 33

Maya has developed an alcohol problem and you would like to help her.The least effective way to help Maya is by.........

A)Educating yourself about abuse of alcohol
B)Joining a support group
C)Lecturing about the problems related to drinking
D)Using positive reinforcement supported by facts, not emotional attitude.

Question 34

Addiction is considered to be a compulsive, uncontrollable dependence on a substance, habit, or practice.

Question 35

The annual cost of student binge drinking on college campuses costs each college over $80,000 due to assaults, property damage, and accidents.

Question 36

Of the $1 trillion dollars that drug and alcohol use/abuse costs the United States each year, $1.9 billion is spent annually to care for infants born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).

Question 37

Compared with long-term use of alcohol by women, men who are long-term drinkers tend to experience more bouts of depression potentially leading to suicide.

Question 38

Psychological dependence means that a woman's body cells are dependent on the presence of alcohol in the body and will experience withdrawal symptoms if the woman ceases to drink.

Question 39

Use of alcohol during pregnancy can result in the leading cause of birth defects in the U.S., Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Question 40

During pregnancy, physicians recommend that a woman consume no more than one to two drinks a day.

Question 41

Discuss the special concerns of women regarding alcohol abuse and the physical, behavioral, social, economic and relational effects.

Question 42

Identify the variety of consequences of college students' abuse of alcohol and suggest strategies that could be used to reduce alcohol abuse on campus, especially the problems associated with binge drinking.

Question 43

As an alcoholic withdraws from drinking alcohol, she will experience delirium tremens, which means she does not remember events that occur during an episode of drinking.

Question 44

Discuss the patterns and differences in female ethnic groups as they relate to consumption of alcohol.

Question 45

Describe the causes of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the short- and long-term consequences for children born with the Syndrome.Explain the ethical dilemmas that result from pregnant women who drink.

Question 46

Codependency is unhealthy because the individual tends to allow her physical, emotional, social, and mental quality of life to be dependent on the quality of life of other people.

Question 47

List and discuss methods by which prevention of alcohol abuse can be addressed in American society.Include information related to primary prevention programs and describe important life skills training which should be included.

Question 48

The development of alcoholism differs in women and men; women usually develop alcoholism later in life and develop alcohol-related complications more rapidly.

Question 49

Research has established that there is a correlation between parental alcoholism and alcoholism in their children, which means that there is a genetic link in the development of alcoholism.

Question 50

Explain codependency and discuss why women are more likely to be the codependent partner in a relationship.

Question 51

A codependent woman is someone who has addiction to alcohol, tobacco, or possibly to illegal drugs, along with her partner.

Question 52

Protecting someone you love from the consequences of their alcohol-related behavior makes them feel guilty, and therefore they are more likely to stop abusing alcohol.

Question 53

After 5 to 10 years of sobriety, an alcoholic can return to drinking alcohol if she drinks only moderate amounts of alcohol.

Question 54

Growing up in an alcoholic family often causes children to develop certain roles and behaviors to cope with the chaos within the home.

Question 55

The role that the scapegoat child plays in a dysfunctional family is to bring distraction through humor, jokes, and silly behaviors.