Question 1

Why does a breathalyzer accurately measure alcohol concentration in blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Due to zero-order kinetics, but only for light or moderate alcohol use. 
B)  Exactly 5% of alcohol is eliminated from the lungs and the ratio to blood is known. 
C)  The exact concentration of alcohol needed to saturate alcohol dehydronase enzymes is known. 
D)  Alcohol users typically smoke tobacco while drinking, and the nicotine elimination rate is known. 
A)  Due to zero-order kinetics, but only for light or moderate alcohol use. 
B)  Exactly 5% of alcohol is eliminated from the lungs and the ratio to blood is known. 
C)  The exact concentration of alcohol needed to saturate alcohol dehydronase enzymes is known. 
D)  Alcohol users typically smoke tobacco while drinking, and the nicotine elimination rate is known.

Question 2

A brewed tea that contains alcohol is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  kumbucha. 
B)  malt liquor. 
C)  beer. 
D)  wine. 
A)  kumbucha. 
B)  malt liquor. 
C)  beer. 
D)  wine.

Question 3

Based on pharmacokinetic issues,women may be more affected by alcohol due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  slower buildup of acetic acid. 
B)  fewer aldehyde dehydrogenase enzymes. 
C)  fewer alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes in the brain. 
D)  less alcohol catabolism occurring in the stomach. 
A)  slower buildup of acetic acid. 
B)  fewer aldehyde dehydrogenase enzymes. 
C)  fewer alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes in the brain. 
D)  less alcohol catabolism occurring in the stomach.

Question 4

By inhibiting SK2 channels,chronic alcohol use:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduces the risk of excitotoxicity if alcohol is withdrawn. 
B)  leads to decreased excitatory postsynaptic potentials. 
C)  leads to a down regulation of NMDA receptors. 
D)  promotes greater NMDA receptor activity if alcohol is withdrawn. 
A)  reduces the risk of excitotoxicity if alcohol is withdrawn. 
B)  leads to decreased excitatory postsynaptic potentials. 
C)  leads to a down regulation of NMDA receptors. 
D)  promotes greater NMDA receptor activity if alcohol is withdrawn.

Question 5

The elimination rate of alcohol follows first-order kinetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Heavy consumption of alcoholic drinks containing high concentrations of acetones and polyphenols may contribute to:

Accepted Answer

A)  holiday heart syndrome. 
B)  alcohol poisoning. 
C)  alcohol stupor. 
D)  symptoms of hangover. 
A)  holiday heart syndrome. 
B)  alcohol poisoning. 
C)  alcohol stupor. 
D)  symptoms of hangover.

Question 7

The actions of alcohol on GABA neurons that make contact with dopamine neurons in the ventral tegemental area could be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  putting on the brakes and taking off the accelerator. 
B)  taking off the brake while pressing the accelerator. 
C)  putting on the brakes and pressing on the accelerator. 
D)  taking off the brake and taking off the accelerator. 
A)  putting on the brakes and taking off the accelerator. 
B)  taking off the brake while pressing the accelerator. 
C)  putting on the brakes and pressing on the accelerator. 
D)  taking off the brake and taking off the accelerator.

Question 8

The 21st Amendment:

Accepted Answer

A)  became the Controlled Substance Act. 
B)  repealed the 18th Amendment. 
C)  banned the distribution and sale of alcohol. 
D)  allowed for the use of alcohol for medical purposes. 
A)  became the Controlled Substance Act. 
B)  repealed the 18th Amendment. 
C)  banned the distribution and sale of alcohol. 
D)  allowed for the use of alcohol for medical purposes.

Question 9

The National Prohibition Act became the:

Accepted Answer

A)  18th Amendment. 
B)  Controlled Substances Act. 
C)  basis for the Harrison Narcotics Act. 
D)  21st Amendment. 
A)  18th Amendment. 
B)  Controlled Substances Act. 
C)  basis for the Harrison Narcotics Act. 
D)  21st Amendment.

Question 10

If you were told that full standard shot glass (1 ½ ounce)contained one standard drink,you would conclude:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is not enough information to answer this question. 
B)  the drink has approximately 25% alcohol. 
C)  the drink has approximately 100% alcohol. 
D)  the drink has approximately 50% alcohol. 
A)  there is not enough information to answer this question. 
B)  the drink has approximately 25% alcohol. 
C)  the drink has approximately 100% alcohol. 
D)  the drink has approximately 50% alcohol.

Question 11

A value that represents twice the percentage of alcohol in a drink is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  percentage alcohol. 
B)  alcohol by volume. 
C)  proof of alcohol. 
D)  concentration of alcohol. 
A)  percentage alcohol. 
B)  alcohol by volume. 
C)  proof of alcohol. 
D)  concentration of alcohol.

Question 12

Finding that a person was slurring her voice after several high-alcohol content drinks,but later appearing to sober up despite having the same concentration of alcohol in both would be an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  pharmacokinetic tolerance. 
B)  blackout. 
C)  acute tolerance. 
D)  behavioral tolerance to alcohol. 
A)  pharmacokinetic tolerance. 
B)  blackout. 
C)  acute tolerance. 
D)  behavioral tolerance to alcohol.

Question 13

The smallest amount of alcohol consumed in the world is found which region?

Accepted Answer

A)  North America. 
B)  Europe. 
C)  Russian Federation. 
D)  the Middle East. 
A)  North America. 
B)  Europe. 
C)  Russian Federation. 
D)  the Middle East.

Question 14

How much alcohol is eliminated from the body per hour?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 to 140 ml 
B)  0 to 4 mL 
C)  10 to 14 mL 
D)  1.4 to 2.8 mL 
A)  100 to 140 ml 
B)  0 to 4 mL 
C)  10 to 14 mL 
D)  1.4 to 2.8 mL

Why does a breathalyzer accurately measure alcohol concentration in blood?

A brewed tea that contains alcohol is called:

Based on pharmacokinetic issues,women may be more affected by alcohol due to:

By inhibiting SK2 channels,chronic alcohol use:

The elimination rate of alcohol follows first-order kinetics.

Heavy consumption of alcoholic drinks containing high concentrations of acetones and polyphenols may contribute to:

The actions of alcohol on GABA neurons that make contact with dopamine neurons in the ventral tegemental area could be described as:

The 21st Amendment:

The National Prohibition Act became the:

If you were told that full standard shot glass (1 ½ ounce)contained one standard drink,you would conclude:

A value that represents twice the percentage of alcohol in a drink is called:

Finding that a person was slurring her voice after several high-alcohol content drinks,but later appearing to sober up despite having the same concentration of alcohol in both would be an example of:

The smallest amount of alcohol consumed in the world is found which region?

How much alcohol is eliminated from the body per hour?

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Exam 8: Alcohol

Why does a breathalyzer accurately measure alcohol concentration in blood?

A brewed tea that contains alcohol is called:

Based on pharmacokinetic issues,women may be more affected by alcohol due to:

By inhibiting SK2 channels,chronic alcohol use:

The elimination rate of alcohol follows first-order kinetics.

Heavy consumption of alcoholic drinks containing high concentrations of acetones and polyphenols may contribute to:

The actions of alcohol on GABA neurons that make contact with dopamine neurons in the ventral tegemental area could be described as:

The 21st Amendment:

The National Prohibition Act became the:

If you were told that full standard shot glass (1 ½ ounce)contained one standard drink,you would conclude:

A value that represents twice the percentage of alcohol in a drink is called:

Finding that a person was slurring her voice after several high-alcohol content drinks,but later appearing to sober up despite having the same concentration of alcohol in both would be an example of:

The smallest amount of alcohol consumed in the world is found which region?

How much alcohol is eliminated from the body per hour?

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

The Nervous System

Neurotransmission

Properties of Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Psychostimulants

Nicotine and Caffeine

GHP and Inhalants

Opioids

Cannabinoids

Psychedelic Drugs

Treatments for Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Antipsychotic Drugs

Filters