Alcohol Pt 1 Flashcards

(24 cards)

1
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Alcohol

A

A class of chemical compound

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2
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Ethanol

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The alcohol in drinks

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3
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Alcoholism

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The disease characterized by dependence on alcohol

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4
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Moderation

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The amount of drinking that causes no harm to health (no more than 2 drinks a day)

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5
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Drink

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1/2 oz of ethanol

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6
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Proof

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A measure of the percentage of ethanol in alcoholic beverages, 100 proof - 50% ethanol

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7
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Intoxication

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The state of being poisoned (BAC over 0.8)

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8
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BAC

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Blood alcohol content / concentration

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9
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Delirium

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A state of mental confusion

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10
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Tremors

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Continuous quivering and shaking

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11
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Congeners

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Ingredients other than the alcohol

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12
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Formaldehyde

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Made by the body and contributes to hangovers

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13
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Hangover causes

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Dehydration & Formaldehyde

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14
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Does beer provide energy

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Yes because of carbs in the beer (kind of)

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15
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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A cluster of birth defects seen in children from mothers who abuse alcohol

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16
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DWI

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Drinking while intoxicated

17
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DUI

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Driving under the influence (of alcohol or drugs)

18
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Breathalyzer

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A test of the alcohol content in someone’s breath

19
Q

What does the liver change ethanol into?

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Water, energy, and carbon dioxide

20
Q

Sober

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Free of Alcohol’s effects

21
Q

Denial

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Refusal to believe the facts of circumstances

22
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Blackouts

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Episodes of amnesia regarding periods of time while drinking

23
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Amnesia

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Loss of memory

24
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Factors that affect BAC

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Whether or not you have ate (Food in the bloodstream), Age, Body Size, and Type of Drink