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Drinking alcohol while taking which of the following medications can increase the risk of stomach bleeding?


A) codeine
B) Benadryl
C) antibiotics
D) acetaminophen

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A 90-proof beverage is _____% alcohol.


A) 9
B) 30
C) 45
D) 90

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Which of the following is a good way to reduce the influence of alcohol advertising on young people?


A) Air commercials that tell people to "know when to say when."
B) Ban alcohol manufacturers from advertising at events on college campuses.
C) Set a minimum age for celebrities who endorse alcohol products.
D) Show advertisements with young people drinking in safe environments.

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Environment is the major determinant of becoming an alcoholic.

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Light drinkers under 35


A) live longer than heavy drinkers but not as long as nondrinkers.
B) live longer than nondrinkers but not as long as heavy drinkers.
C) live longer than nondrinkers and heavy drinkers.
D) have slightly higher mortality rates than nondrinkers.

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Several young men and women decide to spend the weekend on a houseboat on the lake. They devote Saturday to swimming, eating, and drinking. The drinking continues late into the night. Bill, Joan, and a few others engage in a drinking game to see who can drink a six-pack of beer the fastest. Joan wins the contest and soon falls asleep. She doesn't respond when Bill attempts to awaken her. Meanwhile, two women who did not participate in the drinking game, but who have been drinking, decide to swim in the lake. They laugh when someone says it might not be safe to get into the water, but they agree to put on life jackets and to stay within the boundaries of the boat's spotlight. -Which of the following poses the greatest threat to Joan?


A) a nasty hangover
B) alcohol poisoning
C) disorientation
D) swimming injuries

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A standard drink contains about _____ ounce(s) of alcohol.


A) 0.6
B) 1.6
C) 2.6
D) 3.6

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Which of the following accurately describes a link between gender and alcohol abuse?


A) Men experience adverse effects after drinking less than women.
B) Female alcoholics have a higher mortality rate than male alcoholics.
C) Women are more likely than men to cope with stress by using alcohol.
D) Women who are married and have children are more likely to become alcoholics than unmarried women.

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Alcoholism among white men


A) almost always develops after age 50.
B) usually develops in conjunction with job loss or demotion.
C) often begins with heavy drinking in high school and college.
D) is unlikely to lead to injuries or death.

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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for alcoholism?


A) an adoptive parent or sibling who is an alcoholic
B) an estranged biological parent or sibling who is an alcoholic
C) a fraternal twin who is an alcoholic
D) an identical twin who is an alcoholic

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The rate of alcohol metabolism is largely determined by genetic factors.

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Alcohol can affect the production of new brain cells in adults over 21.

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People who drink three or more drinks per day should avoid taking aspirin.

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Explain the concepts of intoxication and blood alcohol concentration.Describe the common physical,emotional,and behavioral effects of alcohol consumption at low and high blood alcohol concentrations.

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At what blood alcohol concentration are you likely to begin feeling the effects of alcohol?


A) 0.01-0.02%
B) 0.03-0.05%
C) 0.06-0.08%
D) 0.08-0.10%

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Which of the following can slow the rate of alcohol absorption into the bloodstream?


A) carbonation
B) artificial sweeteners
C) food in the stomach
D) drinking wine or beer

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Which of the following is the BEST way to deal with a friend who is very drunk?


A) Remind the person of how much he or she drank and what the consequences are likely to be.
B) Give the person a cold shower to increase alertness.
C) Order food for the person and tell him or her to drink several glasses of water.
D) Keep an eye on the person to be ready to help if he or she stops breathing.

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Which of the following BEST describes how gender affects the metabolization of alcohol?


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.

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Heavy drinkers are particularly susceptible to liver disease if they have which of the following illnesses?


A) pancreatitis
B) emphysema
C) hepatitis C
D) meningitis

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Coma is likely to occur once a person reaches a blood alcohol concentration of


A) 0.1%.
B) 0.2%.
C) 0.27%.
D) 0.35%.

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