Question 1

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.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

One alcohol-related illness for infants born to mothers who drink during pregnancy is

Accepted Answer

A)  cirrhosis of the liver.
B)  alcohol-related cardiac myopathy.
C)  alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder.
D)  chronic pancreatitis.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The higher an individual's blood alcohol concentration,the greater the level of intoxication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following beverages has the highest concentration of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  sherry
B)  wine
C)  beer
D)  brandyE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following are individuals with low blood alcohol concentration MOST likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction in motor function skills
B)  sensory function impairment
C)  light-headedness
D)  impaired speechE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Women who drink moderately may be at increased risk for breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration for drivers in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.02%
B)  0.05%
C)  0.08%
D)  0.11%E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following poses the greatest risk to the women who want to go swimming?

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach cramps
B)  hypothermia and heat loss
C)  pneumonia or bronchitis
D)  cardiac myopathyE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Explain how research has changed the medical community's thoughts on the possible health benefits of alcohol.

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Question 10

Alcohol enters breast milk between 6 and 12 hours after the mother consumes the first beverage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following BEST characterizes withdrawal for most alcoholics?

Accepted Answer

A)  It begins 2-3 days after abstaining from alcohol.
B)  Its symptoms can occasionally recur for six months or more.
C)  It includes hallucinations and seizures.
D)  It often involves delirium tremens over the first few days.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is associated with cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  destruction of digestive enzymes
B)  accelerated liver function
C)  increased metabolism of alcohol
D)  replacement of liver cells with scar tissueE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following statements BEST describes Alcoholics Anonymous?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is based on one-on-one sessions with a mentor.
B)  It teaches alcoholics to reach within for the power to conquer their addiction.
C)  It often pairs recovering drinkers with a sponsor.
D)  It encourages members to stay away from other recovering alcoholics.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Eating before and while drinking

Accepted Answer

A)  accelerates the peak blood alcohol concentration.
B)  lowers peak blood alcohol concentration.
C)  transfers absorption of alcohol to the small intestine.
D)  prevents absorption of alcohol.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Through what part of the body is most alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A)  large intestine
B)  small intestine
C)  stomach
D)  liverE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Where in the body is most alcohol metabolized?

Accepted Answer

A)  large intestine
B)  small intestine
C)  stomach
D)  liverE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The rate of metabolism of alcohol

Accepted Answer

A)  is faster in chronic drinkers than it is in occasional drinkers.
B)  is faster in occasional drinkers than in chronic drinkers.
C)  is faster when a person drinks black coffee.
D)  is slower when a person eats a large meal.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Sleeping speeds up the rate of alcohol metabolization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a sign of alcohol use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  drinking in spite of alcohol-related problems
B)  feeling less awkward in social settings after drinking
C)  consuming one standard drink per day
D)  having a cocktail at brunchE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

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%.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 10: Alcohol: the Most Popular Drug

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Which of the following BEST characterizes withdrawal for most alcoholics?

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Alcohol enters breast milk between 6 and 12 hours after the mother consumes the first beverage.

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The higher an individual's blood alcohol concentration,the greater the level of intoxication.

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Which of the following are individuals with low blood alcohol concentration MOST likely to experience?

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Which of the following beverages has the highest concentration of alcohol?

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Women who drink moderately may be at increased risk for breast cancer.

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One alcohol-related illness for infants born to mothers who drink during pregnancy is

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