Question 1

When a person quits drinking alcohol and experiences physical symptoms such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, this is called

Accepted Answer

A)   tolerance.
B)   withdrawal.
C)   alcohol abuse.
D)   binge drinking.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Distilling ethyl alcohol decreases its concentration of alcohol.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Katie only drinks on the weekend, and she typically consumes 4-5 mixed drinks during the first two hours, when she is out with her friends. This drinking pattern is called

Accepted Answer

A)   social drinking.
B)   alcoholism.
C)   abstinence.
D)   binge drinking.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Leukoplakia is most common in

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A)   cigar smokers.
B)   older smokers.
C)   smokeless tobacco users.
D)   younger smokers.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Beating alcoholism requires all of the following except

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A)   practice.
B)   substituting alcohol with another drug.
C)   patience.
D)   lifestyle changes.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Sam is seeking help for alcoholism through a program that emphasizes sensible drinking at healthy levels rather than abstinence. This type of counseling is called

Accepted Answer

A)   a 12-step program.
B)   motivational enhancement.
C)   brief intervention.
D)   group therapy.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Smoking is a key risk factor for

Accepted Answer

A)   coronary heart disease.
B)   stroke.
C)   abdominal aortic aneurysm.
D)   All of the answers are correct.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

All of the following statements regarding bidis are true except

Accepted Answer

A)   they are safer than regular cigarettes.
B)   they have more nicotine than regular cigarettes.
C)   bidi smokers have a higher cancer risk.
D)   bidis may appeal to smokers who like the exotic flavors not available in regular cigarettes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Moderate underage drinking can temporarily impair memory and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Robert has been a smoker for two years. For the past three months he has been coughing up mucus and wheezing. His symptoms suggest he may have

Accepted Answer

A)   emphysema.
B)   asthma.
C)   chronic bronchitis.
D)   None of the answers are correct.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

"Falling off the wagon" is a term to describe

Accepted Answer

A)   alcoholism.
B)   rehabilitation.
C)   abstinence.
D)   relapse.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Body temperature and blood sugar level may rise dangerously in a person with alcohol poisoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Blake finds that he becomes intoxicated quicker when he drinks rum and cola than when he drinks rum and pineapple juice. This is because the carbon dioxide in the cola increases the rate of absorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When the young people start smoking, there is a higher likelihood that they will become adult smokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The highest incidence of alcohol dependence is in the age group of 24-34.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to national surveys, slightly more than ________ of the adults in the United States drink alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)   50%
B)   60%
C)   70%
D)   80%E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following causes the most deaths in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tobacco
B)   Alcohol abuse
C)   HIV
D)   Illegal drug useE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Effects of a hangover do not last longer than 12 hours after the drinking has stopped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The functional subtype of alcoholics are typically middle-aged smokers who have stable jobs, families, good incomes, and are well educated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What effect does parental acceptance of alcohol use during high school have on college drinking patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)   It decreases a student's risk of misusing or abusing alcohol during college.
B)   It has no effect on the student's drinking habits during college.
C)   It increases a student's risk of misusing or abusing alcohol during college.
D)   It encourages the student to drink responsibly during college.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 9: Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Abuse

Which of the following causes the most deaths in the United States?

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Body temperature and blood sugar level may rise dangerously in a person with alcohol poisoning.

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Katie only drinks on the weekend, and she typically consumes 4-5 mixed drinks during the first two hours, when she is out with her friends. This drinking pattern is called

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Sam is seeking help for alcoholism through a program that emphasizes sensible drinking at healthy levels rather than abstinence. This type of counseling is called

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When a person quits drinking alcohol and experiences physical symptoms such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, this is called

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Distilling ethyl alcohol decreases its concentration of alcohol.

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All of the following statements regarding bidis are true except

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Leukoplakia is most common in

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What effect does parental acceptance of alcohol use during high school have on college drinking patterns?

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Robert has been a smoker for two years. For the past three months he has been coughing up mucus and wheezing. His symptoms suggest he may have

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The functional subtype of alcoholics are typically middle-aged smokers who have stable jobs, families, good incomes, and are well educated.

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Smoking is a key risk factor for

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Beating alcoholism requires all of the following except

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Effects of a hangover do not last longer than 12 hours after the drinking has stopped.

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According to national surveys, slightly more than ________ of the adults in the United States drink alcohol.

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"Falling off the wagon" is a term to describe

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The highest incidence of alcohol dependence is in the age group of 24-34.

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When the young people start smoking, there is a higher likelihood that they will become adult smokers.

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Blake finds that he becomes intoxicated quicker when he drinks rum and cola than when he drinks rum and pineapple juice. This is because the carbon dioxide in the cola increases the rate of absorption.

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Moderate underage drinking can temporarily impair memory and learning.

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