Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Alcoholism among white men

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Light drinkers under 35

Accepted Answer

A) live longer than heavy drinkers but not as long as nondrinkers. 
B) live longer than nondrinkers but not as long as heavy drinkers. 
C) live longer than nondrinkers and heavy drinkers. 
D) have slightly higher mortality rates than nondrinkers. 
A) live longer than heavy drinkers but not as long as nondrinkers. 
B) live longer than nondrinkers but not as long as heavy drinkers. 
C) live longer than nondrinkers and heavy drinkers. 
D) have slightly higher mortality rates than nondrinkers.

Question 4

Environment is the major determinant of becoming an alcoholic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is the BEST way to deal with a friend who is very drunk?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 6

Heavy drinkers are particularly susceptible to liver disease if they have which of the following illnesses?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following is a good way to reduce the influence of alcohol advertising on young people?

Accepted Answer

A) Air commercials that tell people to "know when to say when." 
B) Ban alcohol manufacturers from advertising at events on college campuses. 
C) Set a minimum age for celebrities who endorse alcohol products. 
D) Show advertisements with young people drinking in safe environments. 
A) Air commercials that tell people to "know when to say when." 
B) Ban alcohol manufacturers from advertising at events on college campuses. 
C) Set a minimum age for celebrities who endorse alcohol products. 
D) Show advertisements with young people drinking in safe environments.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) an adoptive parent or sibling who is an alcoholic 
B) an estranged biological parent or sibling who is an alcoholic 
C) a fraternal twin who is an alcoholic 
D) an identical twin who is an alcoholic 
A) an adoptive parent or sibling who is an alcoholic 
B) an estranged 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 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 15

Several young men and women decide to spend the weekend on a houseboat on the lake. They devote Saturday to swimming, eating, and drinking. The drinking continues late into the night. Bill, Joan, and a few others engage in a drinking game to see who can drink a six-pack of beer the fastest. Joan wins the contest and soon falls asleep. She doesn't respond when Bill attempts to awaken her. Meanwhile, two women who did not participate in the drinking game, but who have been drinking, decide to swim in the lake. They laugh when someone says it might not be safe to get into the water, but they agree to put on life jackets and to stay within the boundaries of the boat's spotlight.
-Which of the following poses the greatest threat to Joan?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 17

Explain the concepts of intoxication and blood alcohol concentration.Describe the common physical,emotional,and behavioral effects of alcohol consumption at low and high blood alcohol concentrations.

Accepted Answer

Intoxication refers to the state of bein

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

A 90-proof beverage is _____% alcohol.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The rate of alcohol metabolism is largely determined by genetic factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Alcohol Misuse and Alcoholism

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

Alcoholism among white men

Light drinkers under 35

Environment is the major determinant of becoming an alcoholic.

Which of the following is the BEST way to deal with a friend who is very drunk?

Heavy drinkers are particularly susceptible to liver disease if they have which of the following illnesses?

Which of the following is a good way to reduce the influence of alcohol advertising on young people?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explain the concepts of intoxication and blood alcohol concentration.Describe the common physical,emotional,and behavioral effects of alcohol consumption at low and high blood alcohol concentrations.

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

A 90-proof beverage is _____% alcohol.

The rate of alcohol metabolism is largely determined by genetic factors.

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