Question 1

When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol,alcohol levels of the fetus are higher than those of its mother.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If you had an alcoholic blackout,__________.

Accepted Answer

A) you would have been unconscious at the time 
B) you would have been aware that you had forgotten information 
C) you would have remembered events during the period of intoxication,but failed to process them emotionally 
D) you would have failed to remember events during the period of intoxication 
A) you would have been unconscious at the time 
B) you would have been aware that you had forgotten information 
C) you would have remembered events during the period of intoxication,but failed to process them emotionally 
D) you would have failed to remember events during the period of intoxication

Question 3

Currently,American per capita consumption of alcohol is approximately ____ portions of a "standard" alcoholic beverage each day.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 1.5 
B) 2.5 
C) 3 
D) 3.5 to 4 
A) 1 to 1.5 
B) 2.5 
C) 3 
D) 3.5 to 4

Question 4

What should someone do in a situation involving acute alcohol intoxication?

Accepted Answer

A) give the person strong black coffee 
B) have the person take a cold shower 
C) have the person lie on his or her side with his or her head lower than the rest of the body 
D) induce vomiting as soon as possible 
A) give the person strong black coffee 
B) have the person take a cold shower 
C) have the person lie on his or her side with his or her head lower than the rest of the body 
D) induce vomiting as soon as possible

Question 5

Water retention in hands and feet is common when using alcohol except when alcohol is consumed in conjunction with salty foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Since alcohol is not soluble in fat,it has a difficult time passing through the blood-brain barrier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The goal of the temperance movement was __________.

Accepted Answer

A) prohibiting all forms of alcohol in the United States 
B) lowering the amount of alcohol-related fatalities by 75 percent 
C) the moderation of alcohol consumption 
D) to create a system for testing blood alcohol levels 
A) prohibiting all forms of alcohol in the United States 
B) lowering the amount of alcohol-related fatalities by 75 percent 
C) the moderation of alcohol consumption 
D) to create a system for testing blood alcohol levels

Question 8

Breathalyzers work on the principle that some of the alcohol __________.

Accepted Answer

A) is being excreted through the urine 
B) is water soluble 
C) is being excreted from the lungs 
D) that is breathed out is flammable 
A) is being excreted through the urine 
B) is water soluble 
C) is being excreted from the lungs 
D) that is breathed out is flammable

Question 9

Alcohol is excreted in the urine after being biodegraded (broken down)into __________.

Accepted Answer

A) uric acid and proteins 
B) carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide 
C) carbon dioxide and water 
D) acetic acid and water 
A) uric acid and proteins 
B) carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide 
C) carbon dioxide and water 
D) acetic acid and water

Question 10

The craving for alcohol during psychological dependence is related to the action of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine in the nucleus accumbens 
B) dopamine in the cerebral cortex 
C) serotonin in the reticular formation 
D) acetylcholine in the spinal cord 
A) dopamine in the nucleus accumbens 
B) dopamine in the cerebral cortex 
C) serotonin in the reticular formation 
D) acetylcholine in the spinal cord

Question 11

Aqua vitae was the original gin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is necessary for a substance to undergo fermentation?

Accepted Answer

A) an alcoholic content 
B) a sugar content 
C) a grain of some type 
D) a carbon dioxide content 
A) an alcoholic content 
B) a sugar content 
C) a grain of some type 
D) a carbon dioxide content

Question 13

Alcohol is a central nervous system (CNS)stimulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Binge drinking for men is generally defined as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) two drinks in two minutes 
B) a consumption of beer combined with liquor 
C) ten or more drinks in a row 
D) five or more drinks in a row 
A) two drinks in two minutes 
B) a consumption of beer combined with liquor 
C) ten or more drinks in a row 
D) five or more drinks in a row

Question 15

It is possible for accidents to occur even if a person has a BAC that is significantly lower than the minimum standard for legal intoxication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Second-hand drinking refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol-related problems experienced by a non-drinker 
B) taking two drinks,one in each hand 
C) sharing a drink with a friend 
D) associated problems from binge drinking 
A) alcohol-related problems experienced by a non-drinker 
B) taking two drinks,one in each hand 
C) sharing a drink with a friend 
D) associated problems from binge drinking

Question 17

Though using alcohol in conjunction with illicit drugs can be harmful,using alcohol in conjunction with licit drugs is safe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The peak in alcohol consumption in the United States was reached in about __________.

Accepted Answer

A) 1940 
B) 1830 
C) 1927 
D) 1919 
A) 1940 
B) 1830 
C) 1927 
D) 1919

Question 19

The LD50/ED50 ratio for alcohol is approximately six.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In considering issues related to alcoholic beverages,the term alcohol specifically refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) isopropyl alcohol 
B) ethyl alcohol 
C) methyl alcohol 
D) none of the above 
A) isopropyl alcohol 
B) ethyl alcohol 
C) methyl alcohol 
D) none of the above

When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol,alcohol levels of the fetus are higher than those of its mother.

If you had an alcoholic blackout,__________.

Currently,American per capita consumption of alcohol is approximately ____ portions of a "standard" alcoholic beverage each day.

What should someone do in a situation involving acute alcohol intoxication?

Water retention in hands and feet is common when using alcohol except when alcohol is consumed in conjunction with salty foods.

Since alcohol is not soluble in fat,it has a difficult time passing through the blood-brain barrier.

The goal of the temperance movement was __________.

Breathalyzers work on the principle that some of the alcohol __________.

Alcohol is excreted in the urine after being biodegraded (broken down)into __________.

The craving for alcohol during psychological dependence is related to the action of __________.

Aqua vitae was the original gin.

What is necessary for a substance to undergo fermentation?

Alcohol is a central nervous system (CNS)stimulant.

Binge drinking for men is generally defined as __________.

It is possible for accidents to occur even if a person has a BAC that is significantly lower than the minimum standard for legal intoxication.

Second-hand drinking refers to __________.

Though using alcohol in conjunction with illicit drugs can be harmful,using alcohol in conjunction with licit drugs is safe.

The peak in alcohol consumption in the United States was reached in about __________.

The LD50/ED50 ratio for alcohol is approximately six.

In considering issues related to alcoholic beverages,the term alcohol specifically refers to __________.

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Exam 8: Alcohol: Social Beveragesocial Drug

When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol,alcohol levels of the fetus are higher than those of its mother.

If you had an alcoholic blackout,__________.

Currently,American per capita consumption of alcohol is approximately ____ portions of a "standard" alcoholic beverage each day.

What should someone do in a situation involving acute alcohol intoxication?

Water retention in hands and feet is common when using alcohol except when alcohol is consumed in conjunction with salty foods.

Since alcohol is not soluble in fat,it has a difficult time passing through the blood-brain barrier.

The goal of the temperance movement was __________.

Breathalyzers work on the principle that some of the alcohol __________.

Alcohol is excreted in the urine after being biodegraded (broken down)into __________.

The craving for alcohol during psychological dependence is related to the action of __________.

Aqua vitae was the original gin.

What is necessary for a substance to undergo fermentation?

Alcohol is a central nervous system (CNS)stimulant.

Binge drinking for men is generally defined as __________.

It is possible for accidents to occur even if a person has a BAC that is significantly lower than the minimum standard for legal intoxication.

Second-hand drinking refers to __________.

Though using alcohol in conjunction with illicit drugs can be harmful,using alcohol in conjunction with licit drugs is safe.

The peak in alcohol consumption in the United States was reached in about __________.

The LD50/ED50 ratio for alcohol is approximately six.

In considering issues related to alcoholic beverages,the term alcohol specifically refers to __________.

Drugs and Behavior Today

Drug-Taking Behavior: the Personal and Social Concerns

How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind

The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines

Narcotics: Opium, Heroin, and Synthetic Opiates

Lsd and Other Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Nicotine and Tobacco Use

Performance Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing in Sports

Depressents and Inhalants

Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs, and Dietary Supplements

Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders

Substance-Abuse Prevention

Substance-Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change

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