Question 1

Extremely high blood alcohol levels can lead to respiratory failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ADH pathway of alcohol metabolism converts ethanol into ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  citric acid
B)  NADH
C)  acetyl-CoA
D)  pyruvateE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

List 3 of the leading causes of death in North America that are associated with excessive consumption of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The main organ responsible for ethanol metabolism is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  liver
B)  pancreas
C)  small intestine
D)  stomachE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) A

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Medications used to treat alcohol dependence act on ________.

Accepted Answer

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 alcoholE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Alcoholics often have trouble with night blindness.This results from ________.

Accepted Answer

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 AE) A) and C)
F) C) and D) D

Question 8

Benefits of moderate alcohol consumption include lower rates of ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Alcohol absorption occurs in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach
B)  small intestine
C)  esophagus
D)  stomach and small intestineE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) D

Question 10

Wine generally contains ________ alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)   ≤\leq≤ 5%
B)  5-14%
C)  15-22%
D)  >22% E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Alcoholism is associated with all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cirrhosis of the liver
B)  jaundice
C)  type I diabetes
D)  alcoholic hepatitisE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Binge drinking is associated with vandalism and suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption include higher rates of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood pressure and stroke
B)  cancers of the mouth and throat
C)  liver disease and liver failure
D)  All of these responses are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Signs of alcohol poisoning include hypoglycemia and severe dehydration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Liver cirrhosis is characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased synthesis of proteins made in the liver
B)  abnormal retention of fluid in the abdomen
C)  poor nutritional status
D)  All of these answers are correct.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

The symptoms of acetaldehyde buildup during alcohol metabolism include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  flushing
B)  rapid heartbeat
C)  hyperventilation
D)  All of these symptoms can occur.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following meals would slow the rate of absorption of alcohol the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pancakes with syrup
B)  Bacon cheeseburger and french fries
C)  Spaghetti
D)  Baked chicken breast and baked potatoE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

What would happen to the liver of an individual who was diagnosed with steatosis if he or she abstained from alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  He or she would progress to alcoholic hepatitis.
B)  He or she would progress to cirrhosis.
C)  He or she would progress to liver cancer.
D)  They would reverse his or her condition.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The problems of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependency ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are very infrequent in the United States
B)  affect nearly 1 in 3 Americans over a lifetime
C)  are untreatable problems
D)  affect only those with other serious problems,such as poverty,unemployment,or mental health disordersE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

A standard drink contains _____ grams of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  10
C)  14
D)  25E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Extremely high blood alcohol levels can lead to respiratory failure.

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The ADH pathway of alcohol metabolism converts ethanol into ________.

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List 3 of the leading causes of death in North America that are associated with excessive consumption of alcohol.

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The main organ responsible for ethanol metabolism is the ________.

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

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Medications used to treat alcohol dependence act on ________.

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Alcoholics often have trouble with night blindness.This results from ________.

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Benefits of moderate alcohol consumption include lower rates of ________.

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Alcohol absorption occurs in the ________.

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Wine generally contains ________ alcohol.

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Alcoholism is associated with all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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Binge drinking is associated with vandalism and suicide.

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Detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption include higher rates of ________.

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Signs of alcohol poisoning include hypoglycemia and severe dehydration.

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Liver cirrhosis is characterized by ________.

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The symptoms of acetaldehyde buildup during alcohol metabolism include ________.

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Which of the following meals would slow the rate of absorption of alcohol the most?

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What would happen to the liver of an individual who was diagnosed with steatosis if he or she abstained from alcohol?

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The problems of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependency ________.

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A standard drink contains _____ grams of alcohol.

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