Question 1

Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as

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A)   3 or more drinks for females or 4 or more drinks for males in about two hours.
B)   4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours.
C)   5 or more drinks for females or 6 or more drinks for males in about two hours.
D)   5 or more drinks for both females and males in about two hours.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following occurs within 24 hours of quitting smoking?

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A)   Chance of heart attack decreases.
B)   Coughing deceases.
C)   Circulation improves.
D)   Cilia regrow in the lungs.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The depressant effects of alcohol become apparent at a blood alcohol concentration of

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A)   0.02%.
B)   0.08%.
C)   0.10%.
D)   0.15%E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

When personal and health problems related to alcohol use have become severe and a person suffers withdrawal symptoms if they don't drink, they have reached the point of alcoholism or

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A)   tolerance.
B)   binge drinking.
C)   inebriation.
D)   alcohol dependence.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D) D

Question 5

Which of the following is true with respect to ethnic differences in alcohol consumption?

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A)   The prevalence of alcohol abuse is highest in Native Americans.
B)   African Americans on average drink more than white Americans.
C)   Latino women have a higher-than-average rate of alcohol consumption.
D)   Asian Americans have a genetic predisposition for alcoholism.E) All of the above
F) A) and C) A

Question 6

Which substance in cigarettes numbs the throat to allow for deeper inhalation?

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A)   Menthol
B)   Tar
C)   Carbon monoxide
D)   NicotineE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A form of alcohol that metabolizes slowly and produces toxic byproducts is a(n)

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A)   ethyl alcohol product.
B)   congener.
C)   distilled alcohol product.
D)   intoxicator.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   the drinker's weight and body mass.
B)   the drinker's mood.
C)   the type of drink.
D)   the time of day the alcohol is consumed.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

College students who are social smokers aren't really addicted to cigarettes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

College administrators often deny that alcohol problems exist on their campuses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The reduction in alcohol-related driving fatalities since the 1980s is due to

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A)   an increased number of rehabilitation facilities.
B)   zero tolerance laws and increased drinking age.
C)   less restrictive enforcement of laws in some states.
D)   a decreased drinking age in many states.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 12

Which statement best summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs?

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A)   It causes delirium tremens.
B)   It forms nicotine.
C)   It forms carbon monoxide.
D)   It forms tar, a thick, brownish sludge.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A nicotine inhaler is safer than a nicotine nasal spray because

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A)   the inhaler delivers an unsaturated dose of nicotine to the lungs.
B)   it is easier to overdose with the nasal spray.
C)   the inhaler is less likely to cause infection.
D)   it is easier to overdose with the inhaler.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Urinating frequently after alcohol consumption occurs because

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A)   alcohol is a diuretic.
B)   alcohol filters through the kidneys faster than water.
C)   alcohol shrinks the bladder.
D)   alcohol can be a gastrointestinal irritant.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome include

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A)   mental retardation.
B)   abnormally large head size.
C)   Down's syndrome.
D)   passive and calm behavior.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

A standard rum and cola will be absorbed faster than a 5-ounce glass of wine because

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A)   carbonation causes the pyloric valve to relax.
B)   carbonated beverages have less alcohol.
C)   a rum and cola has more alcohol than the glass of wine.
D)   distilled beverages are absorbed more slowly than nondistilled.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which substance in cigarettes is a thick, brownish sludge containing carcinogens?

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A)   Menthol
B)   Tar
C)   Carbon monoxide
D)   NicotineE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which effect does carbon monoxide have on the body?

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A)   It impairs the cilia's cleansing function.
B)   It diminishes the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells.
C)   It diminishes hormone production.
D)   It irritates nasal passages and lung tissue.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

List and describe three possible long-term effects of alcohol intake.

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Question 20

Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?

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A)   10%
B)   25%
C)   50%
D)   75%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 10: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use

Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as

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Which of the following occurs within 24 hours of quitting smoking?

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The depressant effects of alcohol become apparent at a blood alcohol concentration of

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When personal and health problems related to alcohol use have become severe and a person suffers withdrawal symptoms if they don't drink, they have reached the point of alcoholism or

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Which substance in cigarettes numbs the throat to allow for deeper inhalation?

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A form of alcohol that metabolizes slowly and produces toxic byproducts is a(n)

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Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT

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College students who are social smokers aren't really addicted to cigarettes.

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College administrators often deny that alcohol problems exist on their campuses.

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The reduction in alcohol-related driving fatalities since the 1980s is due to

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Which statement best summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs?

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A nicotine inhaler is safer than a nicotine nasal spray because

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Urinating frequently after alcohol consumption occurs because

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The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome include

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Which substance in cigarettes is a thick, brownish sludge containing carcinogens?

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List and describe three possible long-term effects of alcohol intake.

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