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Intoxicating ingredient found in wine, bear, and distilled spirits?

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Ethyl alcohol

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Structure of ethyl alcohol

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CH3CH2OH - 2 Carbon w/ a single OH

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How is ethyl alcohol produced?

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fermentation of carbohydrate by microorganisms (yeast)

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solubility of ethanol?

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fully water soluble and somewhat lipid soluble

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How does ethanol cross membranes?

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diffusion

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What is the rate of alcohol absorption influenced by?

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presence of food or water, absorbed faster on a empty stomach

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That which is not absorbed from the stomach is absorbed where?

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in the upper small intestine

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How is ethanol excreted?

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5% in urine, expired in air and lost in sweat

95% oxidized to acetaldehyde by the liver

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T/F Ethanol oxidation by the liver is obligatory?

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True

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If ethanol is taken with a high fat meal what gets precedence in the liver for breakdown?

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alcohol

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Where is ethanol largely absorbed?

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stomach

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ethanol to acetaldehyde is what type of reaction?

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rate limiting step (slow)

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What two major pathways are involved in ethanol metabolism?

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Alcohol dehydrogenase system (ADH)

Microsomal Ethanol Oxidizing system (MEOS)

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What can be used to measure the amount of ingested alcohol?

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Breathaloizer

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Ethanol oxidation by the liver is ….???

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obligatory

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What is the problem with a fatty liver?

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can’t clear out other molecules which causes them to get deposited in tissues

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What does ethanol do to other drugs clearance?

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speeds up their clearance rate, so have to use higher doses

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Where does ADH occur?

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in cytosol

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Where does MEOS occur?

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in microsomes

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MOA of ADH enzyme?

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oxidizes ethanol to acetalydehyde

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When is ADH active?

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at low ethanol concentrations

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T/F MEOS is inducible?

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True

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When does MEOS come out to play?

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@ blood alcohol concentration >10mg/dl

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If you DON’T consume alot of alcohol what pathway are you likely to use?

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Alcohol dehydrogenase system (ADH)

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If you consume alot of alcohol what pathway are you likely to use?
Microsomal Ethanol Oxidizing System (MEOS)
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Ethanol metabolized by MEOS can do what to other drugs?
alter the rate of drug clearance, which increases the chances for over and underdosing
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When is MEOS active?
high alcohol levels
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Tolerance can occur in what pathway?
MEOS
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What is MEOS?
Microsomal Ethanol Oxidizing System
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What is responsible for the metabolism of all drugs?
MEOS
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How does a alcoholic build up tolerance?
because the MEOS is constantly be induced
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What disruptions are seen in the liver
decreased rate of beta oxidation decrease in protein synthesis increased synthesis of fatty acids from acetyl CoA Increased rate of synthesis of alpha glycerol phosphate and formation of triglycerides
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What causes the initial accumulation of fatty acids?
decreased beta oxidation
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What further causes a accumulation of fatty acids?
acetyl CoA
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What is considered early stage of liver degeneration
fatty liver
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What can fatty streaking progress too
alcohol hepatitis and cirrhosis
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Moderate alcohol intake does what to appetite?
stimulates it (increased food intake)
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Why isn't alcohol a nutrient?
added energy 7 kal/gram, contributes to body fat stores
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What contributes to obesity
moderate alcohol consumption
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What is one thing we can eliminate from the diet?
alcohol
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What is a major cause of alcohol abuse?
chronic ETOH abuse
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What are the 3 reasons for malnutrient due to alcohol?
- excessive consumption suppresses appetite - alcohol interferes w/ the body's ability to absorb and utilize nutrients - nutrient content of the diet is often poor
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Proportional to anorexia
degree of alcohol abuse
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The faster you drink alcohol
the higher the blood concentrations go
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since alcohol depresses appetite it can cause..
anorexia
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What abnormalities is seen in mucosal cells?
- decreased production of mucosal enzymes | - impaired transport of nutrients (facilitated diffusion, active transport)
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What is the toxic effect and DANGEROUS problem of alcohol
can cause fatty liver
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What vitamins and minerals are effected by ethanol?
``` folate thaimin B12 Ca Mg Vitamins A,D,E,K ```
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ETOH effect on pancreas
decreases protein synthesis, reduces production of pancreatic enzymes (risk for pancreatitis)
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ETOH effect on muscle
inhibits glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis (DM)
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What leads to hematologic problems?
folate deficiency
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What deficiency is common
folate
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What general symptoms may be linked to nutrient deficiencies seen in alcohol
immune suppression cardiac myopathies respiratory disorders
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What 4 neurological problems are seen
- Wernickes encephalopahty - Korsakoff psychosis - Peripheral neuropathy - Pellagrous psychosis
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Severe form of thiamin deficiency
Wernicke encephalopathy
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Txt for Wernicke?
withdrawal, thiamin therapy and general nutrition
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Symptoms of Wernicke
``` visual disorder short term memory issue confusion ataxia coma ```
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Chronic degenerative problem arising from Wernicke
Korsakoff psychosis
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Korsaoff psychosis causes what
very poor short term memory or recollection
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Degeneration of peripheral nerve function due to thiamin or vitamin B6 deficiency
peripheral neuropathy
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What causes peripheral neuropathy
deficiency of thiamin and vitamin B6
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Chronic niacin deficiency
pellagrous psychosis
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Three forms of alcoholic liver disease
- fatty liver (steatosis) - Alcoholic hepatitis - Cirrhosis
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Steatosis
fatty liver
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Seen in 80% of all cases of chronic alcohol abuse
steatosis
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one night of heavy drinking can cause what?
fatty streaks
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5 symptoms of fatty liver:
``` Malaise Anorexia Vomiting Weakness Enlarged and tender liver ```
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In severe steatosis what 3 things are seen?
portal hypertension fluid retention bleeding varices
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What is the txt for fatty liver?
bed rest, alcohol withdrawal and proper nutrition
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what is seen on labs in steatosis
increased serum globulin and transaminases | decreased albumin
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Why is binge drinking so bad?
one day can take days to weeks to reverse these changes
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T/F alcoholic hepatitis is less common than fatty liver
TRUE
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Occurs in 30% of all cases of chronic alcohol abuse
alcoholic hepatitis
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Occurs independent from fatty liver after a bout of heavy drinking
alcoholic hepatits
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Symptoms of alcoholic hepatitis
fatigue weakness fever hepatomegaly
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What happens to hepatocytes during inflammation and hyaline degeneration
necrosis
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What does laboratory test show in alcoholic hepatitis
increased transaminases, glutamate dehydrogenase, PT
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FATAL disease
alcoholic hepatitis
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progress to chronic liver disease and alcoholic cirrhosis
alcoholic hepatitis
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end stage liver disease that results in hepatocyte destruction
Cirrhosis
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What are some other causes of cirrhosis besides ETOH?
Viral hepatitis ( Hep C) Metabolic disease Vascular disorders
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Destruction of hepatocytes resulting from chronic abuse of alcohol?
cirrhosis
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10% of alcohol abusers who consume 160 g per day for 10 years or more
cirrhosis
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results in fibrosis and formation of hepatocyte nodules within the liver
cirrhosis
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what percent of pts will develop hepatoma
10%
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In 1988 alcohol was declared a...
CARCINOGENIC
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There is a causal dose dependent relationship between alcohol and ....
head and neck cancers
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There is a SIGNIFICANT link between alcohol....
and pancreatic cancer
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T/F light drinking is associated with increased risk for head, neck, and breast cancer
TRUE
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What provides a synergistic and increased risk of head and neck cancers
smoking, drinking, bad diet (fruits and veges)
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What is the safest level of alcohol consumption?
NONE
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consumption of what amount might be CARDIOPROTECTIVE
< 1 drink per day
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T/F "If you choose to drink do so in moderation"
TRUE
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How many drinks should a woman consume?
1 a day
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How many drinks should a man consume?
up to 2 a day
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T/F higher the proof value the less it takes to consume
TRUE
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What is binge drinking
>5 drinks (men) or >4 (women) on one occasion
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What is heavy drinking
>15 more per wk (men) or >8 (women)
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Which age group has the greatest amount of binge drinkers?
25-34 yr ( 18-24)
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Where is binge drinking mostly seen on the map?
above the Manson Dixon line (north central region)
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What states have the highest or lowest intensity of binge drinking?
West Virginia- highest | D.C.- lowest

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