Exam 3 Review

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Which statement best defines binge drinking according to the CDC and NIAA? Options: Drinking any alcohol more than once per week, A man drinking 5 or more drinks in 2 hours, Daily consumption of alcohol, regardless of quantity, A woman drinking 2 drinks in 2 hours

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A man drinking 5 or more drinks in 2 hours

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Alcohol absorption versus metabolism primarily differ in the movement of alcohol into either the bloodstream or the body’s chemical breakdown of alcohol. Which scenario illustrates absorption rather than metabolism? Options: Enzymes in the liver convert ethanol into acetaldehyde, Alcohol passes from the small intestine into the blood, The liver clears alcohol at an approximately constant rate, The kidneys excrete alcohol metabolites in urine

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Alcohol passes from the small intestine into the blood

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Isla is planning to go out with friends and is concerned about how quickly she will feel the effects of alcohol. Which factor is most likely to slow the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream? Options: Consuming alcohol on an empty stomach, Carbonated mixers, Warmer beverages.

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High-fat meal before drinking

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Where is alcohol primarily absorbed and where is it primarily metabolized?

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Absorbed in small intestine; metabolized in liver

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Nicotine’s effects on the body include which of the following immediate actions? Stimulates the central nervous system and increases heart rate

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Stimulates the central nervous system and increases heart rate

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Which definition of COPD accurately describes the condition?

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A progressive disease characterized by airflow limitation such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema

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Which substance in tobacco smoke is highlighted for preventing oxygen delivery in the body?

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Carbon monoxide

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Which is a documented benefit timeframe of quitting smoking mentioned in Chapter 9? Options: Improved lung function within 24 hours only, Cardiovascular risk improvement between 6 months and 1 year, Complete reversal of COPD within one week, Nicotine dependence ends immediately

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Cardiovascular risk improvement between 6 months and 1 year

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Which term best describes a substance that alters brain function and results in changes in perception, mood, consciousness, or behavior?

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Psychoactive drug

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Which route of administration typically produces the fastest onset of drug effects? Options: Oral ingestion, Intravenous injection, Transdermal patch, Rectal administration

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Intravenous injection