TAM Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) & Alcohol Absorption 3

Question 1

Which of the following beverages contains approximately the same amount of alcohol as 12 oz of regular beer at 5% ABV?

Accepted Answer

1.5 oz of 80-proof distilled spirits

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8 oz of wine (12% ABV)

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4 oz of wine (12% ABV)

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3 oz of 80-proof distilled spirits

Question 2

At a BAC of 0.08%, which of the following impairments is most commonly observed?

Accepted Answer

Significantly reduced muscle coordination, slower reaction time, and impaired judgment

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Complete loss of consciousness

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Mild relaxation with little measurable effect on driving ability

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Loss of vision and inability to speak coherently

Question 3

Which of the following most accurately describes alcohol 'tolerance'?

Accepted Answer

A tolerant drinker may show fewer behavioral signs of impairment at a given BAC, but is still equally impaired physiologically

Answer

Tolerant drinkers have lower BAC after the same amount of alcohol

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Tolerance means the body processes alcohol faster over time

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Tolerance permanently reduces the liver's ability to metabolize alcohol

Question 4

How does food consumption before or during drinking primarily affect alcohol absorption?

Accepted Answer

Food slows the emptying of the stomach into the small intestine, reducing the rate of absorption

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Food increases the production of alcohol dehydrogenase in the liver

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Food absorbs alcohol molecules, permanently removing them from the bloodstream

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Food neutralizes alcohol and prevents it from causing intoxication

Question 5

What is the BAC limit for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

0.04%

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0.08%

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0.06%

Answer

0.02%

Question 6

Which combination of factors would result in the HIGHEST BAC after consuming the same amount of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A small-framed female who drank on an empty stomach

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A large male who ate a full meal before drinking

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A large male who drank carbonated beverages slowly over two hours

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A medium-framed male who took aspirin before drinking

Question 7

What is 'retrograde extrapolation' in the context of BAC evidence used in Maryland DUI cases?

Accepted Answer

A scientific technique used to estimate a driver's BAC at the time of driving by working backward from a later test result

Answer

A method of calculating how much alcohol a person consumed based on their weight

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A procedure for calibrating breathalyzer devices in Maryland

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A method servers use to estimate how many drinks a customer has consumed