Chapter 11 - MCQ Flashcards
The first alcohol consumed by humans was
A) wine.
B) beer.
C) vodka.
D) mead.
E) spirits.
D) mead.
Alcohol was widely consumed by the Europeans in part because
A) alcoholism was widespread across Europe.
B) it made colonizing North and South America an easier task.
C) it was believed to have beneficial health effects.
D) they wanted North American aboriginals to engage in self-destructive activities.
E) the quality of the drinking water was quite poor.
E) the quality of the drinking water was quite poor.
Problems in relationships, missing work, failing exams, putting yourself or others in danger: These could all be consequences of
A) habituation.
B) substance intoxication.
C) tolerance.
D) substance use disorder.
E) substance dependence.
D) substance use disorder.
Tolerance is best defined as
A) a need for increased amounts of a substance in order to achieve previous effects.
B) a lack of control over the use of a substance.
C) physiological changes in the body due to use of a substance.
D) being accustomed to a substance due to regular usage.
E) a reversible and temporary condition that results from substance use.
A) a need for increased amounts of a substance in order to achieve previous effects.
Nausea, headache, and tremors are all withdrawal symptoms and may be caused by the
A) removal of the substance from the body.
B) ingestion of several different substances at one time.
C) when a substance loses its addictive qualities.
D) ingestion of too much alcohol.
E) body’s attempt to fight a foreign substance in the bloodstream.
A) removal of the substance from the body.
Sylvia finds that having a few drinks doesn’t really affect her very much, but she got extremely dizzy and nauseous after drinking wine when taking an aspirin. These effects resulted because
A) the combination of the two substances had a greater effect than one alone.
B) Sylvia hadn’t yet developed a tolerance for the drugs.
C) Sylvia was displaying withdrawal symptoms.
D) Sylvia had forgotten to eat before drinking.
E) Sylvia was exhibiting an impairment of control.
A) the combination of the two substances had a greater effect than one alone.
Synergistic effects occur when
A) combined drug effects are different or greater than the sum of their individual effects.
B) drug effects are greater when combined with alcohol.
C) combined drug effects last longer than the sum of their individual effects.
D) the risk of addiction is greater when a drug is taken with alcohol.
E) a drug’s effect is neutralized when taken together with another drug.
A) combined drug effects are different or greater than the sum of their individual effects.
According to a recent survey, approximately ___________ of every 5 Canadians reported drinking alcohol in the previous year.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5
D) 4
The majority of people who have reported drinking can be categorized as ___________ drinkers.
A) light frequent
B) light infrequent
C) heavy infrequent
D) moderate frequent
E) heavy frequent
B) light infrequent
In a recent survey of Ontario high school students, high-risk drinking was reported by _____% of respondents.
A) 75
B) 20
C) 5
D) 50
E) Less than 1
B) 20
Susan’s friend bought her a drink, and told her that it contained alcohol, even though it didn’t. However, after drinking several of these “fake cocktails,” Susan began to feel more relaxed, sociable, and sexually attractive. These effects were probably most influenced by
A) Susan’s evening out with her friend.
B) the fact that Susan’s friend lied to her.
C) Susan’s beliefs about the effects of alcohol.
D) Susan not feeling very well.
E) the atmosphere of the bar.
C) Susan’s beliefs about the effects of alcohol.
Research into the perceived effects of alcohol consumption has shown that
A) perceived and actual effects appear unrelated.
B) physiological arousal and aggressive behaviour are inversely related to the perceived amount of alcohol consumed.
C) most people can tell the difference between the perceived and actual effects of alcohol.
D) subjects behave more aggressively and report more sexual arousal when they believed they have consumed alcohol.
E) subjects who drank an alcoholic beverage without knowing it reported less sexual arousal, even though physiological measures showed arousal.
D) subjects behave more aggressively and report more sexual arousal when they believed they have consumed alcohol.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the absorption of alcohol?
A) Most alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream from the large intestine.
B) Alcohol is generally absorbed by fatty tissues in the body.
C) Most alcohol passes directly into the blood from the stomach.
D) Alcohol requires digestion to enter the bloodstream.
E) Most alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine.
E) Most alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine.
The removal of alcohol from the body is NOT dependent upon
A) the proportion of body fat.
B) the amount of alcohol dehydrogenase in the body.
C) rate of alcoholic intake.
D) the amount of food one consumes prior to drinking.
E) whether a person is male or female.
D) the amount of food one consumes prior to drinking.
Alcohol is a(n) ___________ but the initial effect of alcohol is __________.
A) hallucinogen; depressing
B) stimulant; relaxing
C) depressant; stimulating
D) stimulant; depressing
E) depressant; relaxing
C) depressant; stimulating
Susan is of average size and weight. In order for her to maintain a constant BAL, she should consume no more than
A) 1 drink every five hours.
B) 1 drink every hour.
C) 5 drinks in one night.
D) 1 drink every two hours.
E) 2 drinks per hour.
D) 1 drink every two hours.
Alcohol begins to affect driving ability at a BAL of
A) .05.
B) .03.
C) .01.
D) .10.
E) .08.
A) .05.
angover symptoms such as upset stomach, fatigue, headache, and thirst can be remedied by
A) vegetable juice.
B) rest and time.
C) coffee and cigarettes.
D) more alcohol.
E) a bowl of cereal.
B) rest and time.
Moderate consumption of alcohol has been related to
A) lower incidence of coronary heart disease.
B) liver damage.
C) cancer.
D) malnutrition.
E) damage to the heart muscle.
A) lower incidence of coronary heart disease.
The two brain regions most damaged by heavy alcohol use are
A) limbic system and medulla.
B) cerebral cortex and hippocampus.
C) basal ganglia and cerebellum.
D) thalamus and hypothalamus.
E) septum and amygdala.
D) thalamus and hypothalamus.
Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with ___________ whereas heavy alcohol use has been associated with __________.
A) temporary enhancement of the heart muscle and vascular system functionality; damage to the cardiovascular system
B) moderately elevated risk of heart disease; damage to heart muscle and vascular system
C) reduced risk of heart disease; damage to the heart muscle and vascular system
D) mildly elevated blood pressure; dangerous suppression of the cardiovascular system
E) mildly elevated risk of heart disease; damage to the heart muscle and vascular system
C) reduced risk of heart disease; damage to the heart muscle and vascular system
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a disease characterized by memory loss and a loss of contact with reality and results from
A) cardiomyopathy.
B) cell loss in the brain.
C) liver damage.
D) alcohol dependence.
E) severe malnutrition.
B) cell loss in the brain.
In a general survey conducted by Statistics Canada regarding whether drinking had adversely affected people’s lives in several areas, it was found that
A) the majority of problems involved work or school.
B) the number one problem concerned personal happiness.
C) men and women were equally as likely to report drinking-related problems.
D) youths were most likely to report legal violations related to drinking.
E) most problems were related to health, finance, and friendships.
E) most problems were related to health, finance, and friendships.
Which groups represent the greatest number of alcohol-related causes of death?
A) motor vehicle accidents, cancer of the liver, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
B) motor vehicle accidents, cancer of the stomach, heart attack
C) cirrhosis of the liver, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, cancer
D) motor vehicle accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, suicide
E) accidental shootings, cancer of the mouth, suicide
D) motor vehicle accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, suicide