Question 1

The use of chemical substitutes in the treatment of alcoholism could

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A)  be more effective if higher doses were used.
B)  lead to dependence on the substitute drug.
C)  eventually replace the need for psychosocial treatment methods.
D)  effectively treat alcoholism without requiring abstinence from alcohol.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Requiring more of a substance to get the same desired effect is known as

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A)  withdrawal.
B)  tolerance.
C)  antagonism.
D)  inhibition.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

What percentage of Canadians ages 20-24 report symptoms of alcohol dependence?

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A)  5.2 percent
B)  8.6 percent
C)  12.5 percent
D)  17.9 percentE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is associated with cirrhosis?

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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) C) and D)

Question 5

According to your textbook,which of the following statements about children of alcoholics is TRUE?

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A)  They are at increased risk for stress-related medical problems.
B)  They are more likely than others to marry alcoholics.
C)  They prefer relationships with high degrees of conflict and strong emotions.
D)  They have an overdeveloped sense of responsibility that may lead them to neglect their own needs.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

At what blood alcohol concentration could a person become unconscious?

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A)  0.10-0.15 percent
B)  0.20-0.25 percent
C)  0.30-0.35 percent
D)  0.40-0.45 percentE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Individuals with alcoholism who stop drinking on their own often do so because of

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A)  maturation.
B)  an alcohol-related crisis.
C)  new relationships.
D)  the resolution of a problem.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The most significant reason that women have higher BACs than men do after ingesting the same amount of alcohol is that women have

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A)  lower blood volume.
B)  higher percentage of body fat.
C)  lower average weight.
D)  less drinking experience.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Explain the risks that are associated with drinking and pregnancy.Be able to link alcohol consumption with FAS,ARND,and FASD.

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The answer of Explain the risks that are associated with...

Question 10

Among college students,frequent binge drinkers are ____________ times more likely to engage in unplanned sexual activity than are non-binge drinkers.

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A)  2
B)  5
C)  7
D)  10E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The carbonation in an alcoholic beverage like champagne

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A)  slows the absorption rate of alcohol,thereby decreasing the degree of impairment.
B)  speeds up the absorption rate of alcohol,thereby increasing the degree of impairment.
C)  has no effect on the absorption rate of alcohol,therefore having no effect on the degree of impairment.
D)  prevents the absorption of alcohol,thereby eliminating risk of impairment.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A disease of the liver caused by excessive and chronic drinking is

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A)  atherosclerosis of the liver.
B)  hepatic sclerosis.
C)  hepatic myopathy.
D)  cirrhosis.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Evidence suggests that alcohol consumption may have both good and bad consequences for the cardiovascular system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

At higher blood concentrations of alcohol,people are LEAST likely to feel

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A)  angry.
B)  jovial.
C)  emotional.
D)  sleepy.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

Alcohol causes all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  fever.
B)  skin flushes.
C)  dilation of peripheral blood vessels.
D)  increased sweating.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE?

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A)  The main site of alcohol metabolism is the large intestine.
B)  All forms of alcohol are safe for consumption.
C)  Eating food before drinking increases the body's rate of absorption of alcohol.
D)  All alcohol consumed is eventually absorbed by your body.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of alcoholism in women as compared to in men?

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A)  Women tend to become alcoholic later in life.
B)  Women who have alcoholism experience fewer physical complications.
C)  Women develop alcoholism after more years of heavy drinking.
D)  Women with alcoholism experience more binge drinking early in life.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following statements about acamprosate is TRUE?

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A)  It blocks the intoxicating effects of alcohol.
B)  It acts as an antidepressant.
C)  It decreases the pleasant effects of alcohol without making the person ill.
D)  It helps people maintain abstinence after they have stopped drinking.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Overuse of alcohol commonly causes bleeding in the

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A)  gastrointestinal tract.
B)  cerebrum.
C)  lungs.
D)  vas deferens.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to first feel "relaxed"?

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A)  
B)  0.10 percent
C)  0.15 percent
D)  0.30 percentE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 15: Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Explain the risks that are associated with drinking and pregnancy.Be able to link alcohol consumption with FAS,ARND,and FASD.

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Among college students,frequent binge drinkers are ____________ times more likely to engage in unplanned sexual activity than are non-binge drinkers.

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Overuse of alcohol commonly causes bleeding in the

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At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to first feel "relaxed"?

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According to your textbook,which of the following statements about children of alcoholics is TRUE?

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At higher blood concentrations of alcohol,people are LEAST likely to feel

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Individuals with alcoholism who stop drinking on their own often do so because of

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Evidence suggests that alcohol consumption may have both good and bad consequences for the cardiovascular system.

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Which of the following statements about acamprosate is TRUE?

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Which of the following is associated with cirrhosis?

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What percentage of Canadians ages 20-24 report symptoms of alcohol dependence?

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A disease of the liver caused by excessive and chronic drinking is

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The most significant reason that women have higher BACs than men do after ingesting the same amount of alcohol is that women have

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At what blood alcohol concentration could a person become unconscious?

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Alcohol causes all of the following,EXCEPT

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Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of alcoholism in women as compared to in men?

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Requiring more of a substance to get the same desired effect is known as

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The use of chemical substitutes in the treatment of alcoholism could

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Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE?

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The carbonation in an alcoholic beverage like champagne

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