Health Ch 8

Alcohol is metabolized at the same rate in all people. more quickly when the individual is intoxicated. at a constant rate within each person. at a varied rate depending on individual characteristics.

Sleeping speeds up the rate of alcohol metabolization. True False

Loss of lung tissue elasticity is characteristic of pneumonia. pulmonary edema. emphysema. bronchitis.

A chemical that causes cancer only in combination with another chemical is called a metacarcinogen. extra carcinogen. cocarcinogen. carcinogen.

Which of the following BEST describes e-cigarettes? They are recommended by the FDA as a cigarette alternative. They contain tobacco. They may contain some of the same harmful substances as cigarettes. They carry the same warnings as regular cigarettes.

A heart attack caused by plaque that completely blocks a coronary artery is called an aortic aneurysm. atherosclerosis. an aortic coarctation. a myocardial infarction.

Which of the following describes the relationship between gender and alcoholism? Women with alcoholism binge drink earlier in life than men. Women tend to become alcoholics later in life than men. Men who are alcoholics experience more physical complications than women. Men develop alcoholism after fewer years of heavy drinking than women.

Which of the following is associated with cirrhosis? accelerated liver function increased metabolism of alcohol destruction of digestive enzymes replacement of liver cells with scar tissue

What is the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages? ethylene glycol ethanol isopropyl alcohol methanol

Weakening of the heart muscle caused by heavy alcohol use is called cardiac disintegration. cardiac myopathy. cirrhosis. cardiac atrophy.

Which of the following is the MOST common single cause of death among smokers? coronary heart disease lung cancer stroke emphysema

Which of the following BEST describes alcohol use disorder? It usually involves physical tolerance and withdrawal. It causes the drinker to become more sociable. It can occur during just one alcohol-related incident. It may or may not have negative consequences for the abuser.

Through what part of the body is most alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream? large intestine small intestine liver stomach

Which of the following is true of caffeinated alcoholic beverages? They are less potent than other canned drinks such as beer. They help speed the metabolism of alcohol in the bloodstream. They contain the same amount of caffeine as standard soft drinks. They may cause drinkers to consume more alcohol than they normally would.

Which of the following BEST describes the long-term effects of tobacco use? Smokers are ill more frequently than nonsmokers. Beginning to smoke at age 15 cuts life expectancy in half. Smoking is responsible for almost all cases of sinusitis in the United States. Long-term smoking is worse for men than women.

Most of the symptoms of physical dependence on tobacco pass in 2 to 3 days. 3 to 4 weeks. 10 to 12 hours. 3 to 5 months.

Which of the following can slow the rate of alcohol absorption into the bloodstream? artificial sweeteners drinking wine or beer carbonation food in the stomach

Where in the body is most alcohol metabolized? stomach small intestine liver large intestine

About how many calories are in one serving (14-17 grams) of alcohol? 100 50 170 200

An ingredient in tobacco smoke that seriously depletes the body's supply of oxygen is benzopyrene. tar. carbon monoxide. formaldehyde.

Lynette, a regular smoker, has not had a cigarette for over an hour. Which of the following is she likely to experience? irritability heart palpitations cough vomiting

Clove cigarettes contain fewer toxic components than regular tobacco. have about the same health risks as cigars. are a safe alternative to regular tobacco cigarettes. contain more tar and nicotine than regular cigarettes.

What type of cancer kills the most women each year? cervical ovarian breast lung

Coma is likely to occur once a person reaches a blood alcohol concentration of 0.2%. 0.1%. 0.35%. 0.27%.

Al-Anon is a 12-step program for alcoholics. True False

Members of which of the following ethnic groups are MOST likely to become addicted to alcohol? Whites Native Americans African Americans Hispanics or Latinos

Drinking alcohol while taking which of the following medications can increase the risk of stomach bleeding? antibiotics Benadryl acetaminophen codeine

A light beer contains much less alcohol than a regular beer. True False

Which of the following is an effect of nicotine? blood vessel dilation increased formation of urine lowered blood pressure increased heart rate

The primary reason people continue to use tobacco despite the health risks is lack of knowledge. distrust of research. oral fixation. nicotine addiction.

Heart disease caused by the deposit of fatty substances in the walls of the arteries is called emphysema. high cholesterol. atherosclerosis. myocardial infarction.

An alcohol-related illness for infants born to mothers who drink during pregnancy is cirrhosis of the liver. alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder. alcohol-related cardiac myopathy. chronic pancreatitis.

A 90-proof beverage is _____% alcohol. 45 30 90 9

The average age at which Americans begin to smoke is 21. 18. 15. 11.

Which of the following BEST describes binge drinking among college students? It is a behavior that the majority of students engage in. It contributes to hundreds of thousands of injuries and assaults each year. It is usually limited to fraternities, sororities, and athletic teams. It has recently become a problem due to caffeinated alcoholic beverages.

Consuming alcohol causes intoxication because alcohol interferes with neurotransmitters. brain cells. blood cells. blood pressure.

Which of the following BEST describes spit tobacco? In 5 minutes, it can deliver the same amount of nicotine as two or three cigarettes. It is safer for pregnant woman to use than cigarettes. It causes leukoplakia and gingivitis. It does not contain chemicals known to cause cancer.

Which of the following statements about tobacco and addiction is true? Young people who start smoking become addicted, but people who start smoking as adults do not. Because of genetics, some people become physically addicted to nicotine while others do not. Nicotine is psychologically addictive, but evidence shows that it is not physically addictive. Some researchers believe nicotine is the most physically addictive of all drugs.