Question 1

Chronic drinkers may show few signs of impairment or intoxication even at high blood alcohol levels.This condition is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatic efficiency.
B)  metabolic tolerance.
C)  functional tolerance.
D)  alcohol tolerance.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is caused by alcohol exposure by a fetus during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  cataracts
B)  fetal alcohol syndrome
C)  high birth weight
D)  diabetesE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The BEST time to encourage a friend or family member with a drinking problem to seek help is:

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A)  when his or her BAC level is just over the legal limit.
B)  when he or she is sober,shortly after an alcohol-related incident.
C)  several months after an alcohol-related incident.
D)  when affected family members are upset enough to voice their concerns.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Moderate alcohol consumption is BEST defined as:

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A)  no more than 6 drinks per week for women and 12 drinks for men.
B)  one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men.
C)  drinking only one night a week.
D)  drinking a glass of water with each alcoholic drink.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Moderate alcohol consumption is always associated with health benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a chemical found in red wine and grapes that may have health benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  resveratrol
B)  cholesterol
C)  beta ethanol
D)  beta caroteneE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The liver's ability to activate which of the following fat-soluble vitamins may be interrupted by chronic alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin D
B)  Vitamin C
C)  Vitamin K
D)  Vitamin B₁₂E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

On average,a healthy adult can metabolize two drinks per hour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is equivalent to one drink of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 oz of beer
B)  8 oz of wine
C)  1 oz of distilled spirits
D)  12 oz of wine coolerE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The first enzyme in alcohol metabolism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  glucokinase.
B)  alcohol dehydrogenase.
C)  aldehyde dehydrogenase.
D)  alcohol oxidase.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The current alcohol consumption recommendation for pregnant women is:

Accepted Answer

A)  only one drink per day.
B)  beer and wine only.
C)  complete abstinence.
D)  clear-colored spirits only.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Alcohol provides how many kcal/g of energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  4
B)  5
C)  7
D)  9E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Alcohol is primarily metabolized by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach.
B)  liver.
C)  kidney.
D)  spleen.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Alcohol is considered a drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

Excessive alcohol consumption can cause dizziness and lightheadedness due to fluid and electrolyte imbalances because alcohol:

Accepted Answer

A)  takes a long time to digest.
B)  has an inflammatory effect in the body.
C)  is a sedative.
D)  is a diuretic.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Alcohol is absorbed directly from the small intestine and the:

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth.
B)  esophagus.
C)  stomach.
D)  large intestine.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 17

Alcohol consumption,even at a moderate level,increases the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding if the drinker is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a diabetic using insulin.
B)  taking resveratrol supplements.
C)  taking aspirin or ibuprofen.
D)  on an antidepressant.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading cause of preventable death for Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a condition in which the liver becomes more efficient in the breakdown of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatic efficiency
B)  metabolic tolerance
C)  functional tolerance
D)  alcohol toleranceE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The non-alcoholic components found in red wine,brandy,and whiskey that may cause some of the symptoms of a hangover are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  enzymes.
B)  teratogens.
C)  oxidants.
D)  congeners.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) D

Exam 5: in Depth: Alcohol

Chronic drinkers may show few signs of impairment or intoxication even at high blood alcohol levels.This condition is known as:

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Which of the following is caused by alcohol exposure by a fetus during pregnancy?

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The BEST time to encourage a friend or family member with a drinking problem to seek help is:

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Moderate alcohol consumption is BEST defined as:

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Moderate alcohol consumption is always associated with health benefits.

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Which of the following is a chemical found in red wine and grapes that may have health benefits?

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The liver's ability to activate which of the following fat-soluble vitamins may be interrupted by chronic alcohol consumption?

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On average,a healthy adult can metabolize two drinks per hour.

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Which of the following is equivalent to one drink of alcohol?

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The first enzyme in alcohol metabolism is:

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The current alcohol consumption recommendation for pregnant women is:

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Alcohol provides how many kcal/g of energy?

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Alcohol is primarily metabolized by the:

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Alcohol is considered a drug.

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Excessive alcohol consumption can cause dizziness and lightheadedness due to fluid and electrolyte imbalances because alcohol:

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Alcohol is absorbed directly from the small intestine and the:

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Alcohol consumption,even at a moderate level,increases the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding if the drinker is:

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Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading cause of preventable death for Americans.

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Which of the following is a condition in which the liver becomes more efficient in the breakdown of alcohol?

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The non-alcoholic components found in red wine,brandy,and whiskey that may cause some of the symptoms of a hangover are called:

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