ADAPT Alcohol Effects on the Body 3

Question 1

What does 'standard drink' mean in the U.S. context?

Accepted Answer

A drink containing 14 grams of pure alcohol

Answer

Any full glass of any beverage

Answer

A drink containing no more than 5% alcohol

Answer

A 16 oz beer

Question 2

How does mixing alcohol with energy drinks affect impairment?

Accepted Answer

It masks the feeling of tiredness but does not reduce impairment

Answer

It reduces impairment

Answer

It eliminates impairment entirely

Answer

It speeds up alcohol metabolism

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'blackout drinking'?

Accepted Answer

Memory loss during a period of drinking with no loss of consciousness

Answer

Passing out from alcohol

Answer

Seeing dark spots due to high BAC

Answer

Losing vision temporarily from alcohol

Question 4

Which organ can be severely damaged by alcohol-induced pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas

Answer

Heart

Answer

Spleen

Answer

Lungs

Question 5

What is the general effect of alcohol on blood pressure over long-term heavy use?

Accepted Answer

Raises blood pressure, increasing cardiovascular risk

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Lowers blood pressure permanently

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Has no effect

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Stabilizes blood pressure

Question 6

Which of the following is a sign of physical alcohol dependence?

Accepted Answer

Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not drinking

Answer

Enjoying a glass of wine with dinner

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Occasionally drinking to celebrate

Answer

Feeling relaxed after one drink