Question 1

The small intestine is the primary site for alcohol metabolism.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Because alcohol cannot be stored in the body,it has priority in metabolism over other energy sources.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Extremely high blood alcohol levels can lead to respiratory failure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a common nutritional concern in alcoholics?

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A)   vitamin B-12 deficiency
B)   protein-energy malnutrition
C)   vitamin A toxicity
D)   iron deficiency

Question 5

A standard drink is defined as

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A)   16 oz beer.
B)   12 oz wine cooler.
C)   5 oz wine.
D)   3 oz hard liquor.

Question 6

When the rate of alcohol consumption exceeds the liver's metabolic capacity,blood alcohol levels increase and symptoms of intoxication develop.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Define what is meant by light drinker,moderate drinker,and heavy drinker for an average man and for an average woman.

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Question 8

Alcoholics often have trouble with night blindness.This results from

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A)   impaired absorption of several B-vitamins.
B)   fluid accumulation in the eye.
C)   damage to brain cells.
D)   impaired absorption and transport of vitamin A. D

Question 9

What are 4 symptoms that might indicate that someone has a problem with alcohol?

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Four symptoms that might indicate someone has a problem with alcohol include:

1. **Craving**: A strong need, or compulsion, to drink.

2. **Loss of Control**: The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion.

3. **Physical Dependence**: Withdrawal symptoms when not drinking, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety.

4. **Tolerance**: The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get the same effect.

If someone is exhibiting these symptoms, they may have an alcohol use disorder (AUD), and it could be important for them to seek professional help.

Question 10

Compared with men,women produce more alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme in the stomach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What percent of North Americans consume alcohol?

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A)   10%
B)   33%
C)   62%
D)   84%

Question 12

The population group with the highest rate of alcohol consumption is

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A)   elderly adults.
B)   teenagers.
C)   college students.
D)   middle-aged adults.

Question 13

Medications used to treat alcohol dependence act on

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A)   the brain to reduce alcohol cravings.
B)   the liver to block complete metabolism of alcohol.
C)   the stomach to prevent alcohol absorption.
D)   both the brain to reduce alcohol cravings and the liver to block complete metabolism of alcohol.

Question 14

Describe 3 methods used to treat alcoholism.

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Question 15

How does the body metabolize low to moderate amounts of alcohol?

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When the body consumes low to moderate a...

Question 16

Alcohol requires no digestion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The recommendation for alcohol consumption during pregnancy is

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A)   no alcohol at all.
B)   limit to one drink per week.
C)   to follow current guidelines for moderate drinking.
D)   to avoid binge drinking.

Question 18

The symptoms of acetaldehyde buildup during alcohol metabolism include

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A)   flushing.
B)   rapid heartbeat.
C)   hyperventilation.
D)   All of these symptoms can occur.

Question 19

Benefits of moderate alcohol consumption include lower rates of

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A)   Alzheimer's disease.
B)   many types of cancer.
C)   cardiovascular disease.
D)   All of these responses are correct.

Question 20

Moderate alcohol consumption is most accurately defined as no more than 7 or 14 drinks per week for women and men,respectively.

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A) True 
 B)False

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