Question: How long does it take to metabolize one drink? Answer: Slightly less than one standard drink per hour
Question: What is the MAIN site of alcohol metabolism? Answer: Liver
Question: What is the MAIN site of alcohol absorption? Answer: Small intestines
Question: What are FIVE factors that determine how quickly alcohol is absorbed? Answer: Body weight Percent of body fat (BMI)
Metabolism rate Gender Food in the stomach
Alcohol concentration in the drink How much How fast
Mood Carbonation
Question: Name TWO sites in the body where a small portion of non-metabolized alcohol is excreted? Answer: Lungs Kidneys Skin
Pharmacology
Question: What does "BAC" stand for? Answer: Blood Alcohol Concentration
Question: What is the measure of the percentage of alcohol by volume in a beverage called? Answer: Proof
Question: If an alcoholic beverage is 100 proof, what percent of alcohol by volume does it contain? Answer: Have of the proof or 50% alcohol
Question: True or False: Breath analysis and urinalysis are used to measure alcohol concentration, because it is related to the alcohol concentration in the blood. Answer: True
Question: How many ounces of pure alcohol does a standard drink ( 12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine, or 1 1/2 oz. liquor) contain? Answer: 0.6 ounce of pure alcohol
Mixology
Question: What drug group does alcohol belong to? Answer: CNS Depressants
Question: What is the intoxicating substance (drug) found in alcoholic beverages? Answer: Ethyl Alcohol or Ethanol
Question: Truth or Myth: If you drink an energy drink or coffee when you are drunk, you will sober up. Answer: Myth
Question: Identify FOUR effects that alcohol has on the brain. Answer: Impaired decision-making Decreased reaction time and coordination Decreased inhibitions Increased aggression Sedation Decreased respirations Coma Blackouts Memory loss
Question: What is cirrhosis? Answer: A liver disease caused by heavy alcohol use.
Misuse
Question: What is consuming five or more drinks for men or four or more drinks for women in about 2 hours is called? Answer: Binge drinking
Question:Truth or Myth: When a person passes out after drinking, alcohol stops being absorbed into their system. Answer: Myth
Question:TWO things you should do if you come in contact with a person who has been drinking and is unconscious. Answer:Turn them on their side Check for breathing Call 911 Do not leave them alone
Question: Truth or Myth: Alcohol does not diffuse as rapidly into body fat as into body tissues, therefore BAC is higher in those with more body fat. Answer: Truth
Question: Which racial/ethnic group has a 2 - 3 times higher rate of alcoholism than the national average and an 8 times greater risk for death due to alcohol-related causes? Answer: Native American populations (American Indians and Alaska Natives)
Disease
Question: Which recovery program consists of self-help groups and follows a 12-step program? Answer: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Question: What is it called when the nervous system adapts over time, so greater amounts of alcohol are required to produce the same effects? Answer: Tolerance
Question: What is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism or alcohol dependence? Answer: Alcohol Abuse has negative consequences (work, school, relationships, DUI).
Alcoholism or Alcohol Dependence results when personal and health problems related to alcohol use are severe and stopping alcohol use causes withdrawal symptoms.
Question: What does "FAS" stand for? Answer: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Question: What are delirium tremens (DTs)? Answer: A medical emergency with confusion, delusions, agitation, and hallucinations during detoxification (withdrawal) from alcohol.