Question 1

Caffeinated medications frequently have caffeine levels equivalent to four or five cups of coffee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Caffeine's effect on the urinary excretion of calcium increases the risk of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  problems in digesting milk products 
B)  cardiovascular problems in the elderly 
C)  hypoglycemia in marginal diabetic patients 
D)  osteoporosis in the elderly 
A)  problems in digesting milk products 
B)  cardiovascular problems in the elderly 
C)  hypoglycemia in marginal diabetic patients 
D)  osteoporosis in the elderly

Question 3

Headaches caused by caffeine withdrawal occur due to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in heart rate 
B)  an increase in blood flow to the head 
C)  an increase in spinal cord sensitivity 
D)  increased pressure on the optic nerve 
A)  an increase in heart rate 
B)  an increase in blood flow to the head 
C)  an increase in spinal cord sensitivity 
D)  increased pressure on the optic nerve

Question 4

Roughly speaking, there are about 200 mg of caffeine in a 148-mL (5-ounce) cup of coffee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Caffeine levels peak in the bloodstream in __ hour(s), and reactions in the central nervous system peak in about __ hour(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  two; one 
B)  one; two 
C)  three; seven 
D)  seven; three 
A)  two; one 
B)  one; two 
C)  three; seven 
D)  seven; three

Question 6

Low birth weight in the newborn has been associated with caffeine consumption of the mother during the first three months of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal include headache, irritability, and drowsiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The effects of caffeine on the brain begin at the level of the__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum 
B)  medulla 
C)  cerebral cortex 
D)  limbic system 
A)  cerebellum 
B)  medulla 
C)  cerebral cortex 
D)  limbic system

Question 9

Increases in heart rate and blood pressure last more than 72 hours following an administration of caffeine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The adult lethal dose of caffeine is equivalent to __________ cups of caffeinated coffee.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 
B)  10 to 20 
C)  50 to 100 
D)  100 to 200 
A)  5 to 10 
B)  10 to 20 
C)  50 to 100 
D)  100 to 200

Question 11

The fastest-growing segment of the soft drink market has been __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  major cola brands, such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola 
B)  highly caffeinated soft-drinks, such as Red Bull and Monster Energy 
C)  noncaffeinated soft drinks in general 
D)  beverages, such as Sprite and 7-Up 
A)  major cola brands, such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola 
B)  highly caffeinated soft-drinks, such as Red Bull and Monster Energy 
C)  noncaffeinated soft drinks in general 
D)  beverages, such as Sprite and 7-Up

Question 12

Caffeine can sober up a person who is drunk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The United States is the nation with the highest per capita consumption of coffee in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Polyphenols are lower in some types of tea because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  of the type of plant they come from 
B)  of when they are harvested 
C)  of the fermentation process 
D)  of the drying process 
A)  of the type of plant they come from 
B)  of when they are harvested 
C)  of the fermentation process 
D)  of the drying process

Question 15

Analogy: Tea is to China as coffee is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Indonesia 
B)  the United States 
C)  England 
D)  Arabia 
A)  Indonesia 
B)  the United States 
C)  England 
D)  Arabia

Question 16

Tea is known as "the wine of Islam."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An example of a caffeinated noncola soft drink is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mountain Dew 
B)  Sprite 
C)  Diet Coke 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Mountain Dew 
B)  Sprite 
C)  Diet Coke 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

The lethal dose of caffeine is roughly equivalent to between 50 and 100 cups of coffee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Tolerance to caffeine can generally be observed in terms of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular rigidity 
B)  cancerous tumours 
C)  cardiovascular changes 
D)  EEG changes 
A)  muscular rigidity 
B)  cancerous tumours 
C)  cardiovascular changes 
D)  EEG changes

Question 20

Robusta coffee beans are generally more expensive than arabica coffee beans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Caffeinated medications frequently have caffeine levels equivalent to four or five cups of coffee.

Caffeine's effect on the urinary excretion of calcium increases the risk of __________.

Headaches caused by caffeine withdrawal occur due to __________.

Roughly speaking, there are about 200 mg of caffeine in a 148-mL (5-ounce) cup of coffee.

Caffeine levels peak in the bloodstream in hour(s), and reactions in the central nervous system peak in about hour(s).

Low birth weight in the newborn has been associated with caffeine consumption of the mother during the first three months of pregnancy.

Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal include headache, irritability, and drowsiness.

The effects of caffeine on the brain begin at the level of the__________.

Increases in heart rate and blood pressure last more than 72 hours following an administration of caffeine.

The adult lethal dose of caffeine is equivalent to __________ cups of caffeinated coffee.

The fastest-growing segment of the soft drink market has been __________.

Caffeine can sober up a person who is drunk.

The United States is the nation with the highest per capita consumption of coffee in the world.

Polyphenols are lower in some types of tea because __________.

Analogy: Tea is to China as coffee is to __________.

Tea is known as "the wine of Islam."

An example of a caffeinated noncola soft drink is __________.

The lethal dose of caffeine is roughly equivalent to between 50 and 100 cups of coffee.

Tolerance to caffeine can generally be observed in terms of __________.

Robusta coffee beans are generally more expensive than arabica coffee beans.

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Exam 11: Caffeine

Caffeinated medications frequently have caffeine levels equivalent to four or five cups of coffee.

Caffeine's effect on the urinary excretion of calcium increases the risk of __________.

Headaches caused by caffeine withdrawal occur due to __________.

Roughly speaking, there are about 200 mg of caffeine in a 148-mL (5-ounce) cup of coffee.

Caffeine levels peak in the bloodstream in __ hour(s), and reactions in the central nervous system peak in about __ hour(s).

Low birth weight in the newborn has been associated with caffeine consumption of the mother during the first three months of pregnancy.

Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal include headache, irritability, and drowsiness.

The effects of caffeine on the brain begin at the level of the__________.

Increases in heart rate and blood pressure last more than 72 hours following an administration of caffeine.

The adult lethal dose of caffeine is equivalent to __________ cups of caffeinated coffee.

The fastest-growing segment of the soft drink market has been __________.

Caffeine can sober up a person who is drunk.

The United States is the nation with the highest per capita consumption of coffee in the world.

Polyphenols are lower in some types of tea because __________.

Analogy: Tea is to China as coffee is to __________.

Tea is known as "the wine of Islam."

An example of a caffeinated noncola soft drink is __________.

The lethal dose of caffeine is roughly equivalent to between 50 and 100 cups of coffee.

Tolerance to caffeine can generally be observed in terms of __________.

Robusta coffee beans are generally more expensive than arabica coffee beans.

Drugs and Behaviour Today

Drug-Taking Behaviour: Personal and Social Issues

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Opioids: Opium, Heroin, and Opioid Pain Medications

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressants and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Natural Health Products

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Caffeine levels peak in the bloodstream in hour(s), and reactions in the central nervous system peak in about hour(s).