Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Drinking alcohol at inappropriate times is known as a. | binge
drinking. | c. | alcohol
abuse. | b. | intoxication. | d. | alcoholism. | | | | |
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2.
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Some
teens are lured into drinking alcohol because a. | they wish to mask some emotional
pain. | b. | they think alcohol will improve their
image. | c. | they feel pressure from their peers. | d. | all of the
above | | |
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3.
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Which
is not a stage of alcoholism? a. | addiction | c. | dependence | b. | drinking and
driving | d. | problem
drinking | | | | |
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4.
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Which
of the following is a controllable risk factor for alcoholism? a. | genes | c. | age that
drinking begins | b. | environment | d. | None of the above | | | | |
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5.
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Which
of the following is a warning sign of alcoholism? a. | closer and better friendships | b. | professional and
personal relationship problems | c. | better coping skills | d. | easygoing manner
around people | | |
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6.
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Which
of the following is not a long-term effect of alcohol? a. | hepatitis | c. | hangover | b. | cirrhosis | d. | brain damage | | | | |
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Which
of the following is unlikely to result from alcohol abuse? a. | unintentional
injury | b. | participation in unplanned sexual
activity | c. | achieving your short- and long-term
goals | d. | jail or probation time | | |
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8.
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Which
of the following is not a short-term effect of alcohol? a. | vomiting | c. | enhanced
vision | b. | nausea | d. | memory loss | | | | |
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Alcohol is considered a drug because a. | it is a
naturally occurring substance found in beer and wine. | b. | it causes a
change in a person’s physical and emotional state. | c. | it is a
regulated substance. | d. | it is made from naturally occurring substances such as
sugar. | | |
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10.
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Which
of the following is a negative effect that alcohol can have on a family? a. | unpredictable
behavior | b. | children are often neglected and
isolated | c. | violence | d. | all of the
above | | |
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Which
of the following is a good reason not to drink alcohol? a. | Alcohol abuse is
harmful to your body. | b. | It would disappoint my parents if I was caught
drinking. | c. | It is illegal for people under the age of 21 to
drink. | d. | all of the above | | |
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Which
of the following is true of alcoholism? a. | It affects only the alcoholic. | c. | It is a mental illness. | b. | Recovery can be
an ongoing process. | d. | all of the
above | | | | |
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Help
for alcoholics and family members of alcoholics is available through a. | hospital
programs. | c. | Al-Anon. | b. | Alcoholics Anonymous. | d. | all of the above | | | | |
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What
are the new laws called that make it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drive with any amount
of alcohol in his or her system? a. | underage drinking laws | c. | MADD laws | b. | zero tolerance
laws | d. | SADD
laws | | | | |
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Which
of the following effects does alcohol have on society? a. | lost
productivity due to alcohol-related illness and premature death | b. | decrease in
crime | c. | decrease in medical bills | d. | fewer
alcohol-related accidents | | |
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Which
of the following is a treatment option for overcoming alcoholism? a. | counseling and
support groups | c. | inpatient
treatment center | b. | outpatient treatment center | d. | all of the above | | | | |
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What
is the number one cause of death among teens? a. | homicide | c. | motor vehicle accidents | b. | suicide | d. | drowning | | | | |
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If
you were organizing an educational campaign on the dangers of drinking alcohol, you would most likely
have a guest speaker from which of the following organizations?
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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Substituting food for alcohol may lead to health problems such as ____________________
in alcoholics.
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20.
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The
____________________ of a hangover include headache, nausea, upset stomach, and
dizziness.
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21.
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A
person caught driving with a blood alcohol level of ____________________ or greater will be arrested
for “driving under the influence” (DUI).
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22.
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The
____________________ age required to purchase alcohol is 21.
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23.
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In a
condition known as ____________________, a family member sacrifices his own needs to meet the needs
of an addict.
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24.
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Alcohol plays a major role in ____________________ and crime.
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25.
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In
many cases, initial experimentation with drinking alcohol gradually becomes ____________________
drinking.
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26.
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The
state of being emotionally and physically addicted to alcohol is called
____________________.
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27.
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Long-term drinking can lead to ____________________, an inflammation of the
liver.
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28.
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The
____________________ children of alcoholic fathers have a 25 percent risk of becoming
alcoholics.
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29.
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The
natural limits that people put on their behaviors are called ____________________.
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30.
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An
addict in ____________________ cannot see the symptoms of his or her addiction.
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31.
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The
amount of alcohol in a person’s blood expressed as a percentage, is blood alcohol
____________________.
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32.
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In
some states, a person with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of about ____________________ or
higher who is caught driving will be charged with “driving while intoxicated”
(DWI).
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33.
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Cirrhosis is a condition in which healthy cells of the ____________________ are
replaced by scar tissue.
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34.
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The
state of being affected by alcohol is called ____________________.
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35.
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When
a mother-to-be drinks during pregnancy, fetal alcohol syndrome may occur in her
____________________.
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36.
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Teens
who belong to ____________________ learn ways to cope with alcoholic parents.
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Matching
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Match each item with the correct statement. a. | Al-Anon | d. | dementia | b. | alcohol | e. | DUI | c. | hangover | f. | anemia | | | | |
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37.
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decrease in brain function that includes personality changes and memory
loss
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38.
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decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin
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39.
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helps
the family, spouse, and friends of an alcoholic
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40.
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set
of uncomfortable physical effects that are caused by excessive alcohol use
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41.
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the
drug in wine, beer, and liquor that causes intoxication
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42.
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driving under the influence
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