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Terms in this set (48)How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers? A. 4 hours The last stage of liver disease that can result from years of heavy drinking is.. B. Cirrhosis The reduction in alcohol-related driving fatalities since the 1980s is due to... B. zero tolerance laws and increased drinking age Which of the following is FALSE about smokeless tobacco? B. Young people's use of smokeless tobacco has been declining steadily since 1999. Which of the following statements about nicotine is true? A. it is a powerful central nervous system stimulant Which of the following statements about college drinking is TRUE? B. Female college students' alcohol consumption is close to that of male college students.
What percentage of Americans abstain from drinking alcohol? A. 21% Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal include all of the following EXCEPT... B. Weakness in the limbs If you know you will be
at an event where alcohol will be served, what can you do to drink responsibly? A. Eat shortly before you go and alternate alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks Which
of the following is NOT true about a hangover? B. It usually takes 1-2 hours to recover from a hangover Approximately
what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly? D. 50% Urinating frequently after alcohol consumption occurs because... B. alcohol is a diuretic What effect does carbon monoxide have on the body? B. it diminishes oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells
The action of nicotine on the cilia of upper respiratory passages prevent them from... D. cleaning out foreign matter Which of the following statements about hookahs is true? B. Hookah use has been linked to an increased risk for periodontal disease One reason that the effects of alcohol are different for women and men is that... C. women have less water in their tissues than men Drinking games result in the consumption of large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time and have been associated with... C. death from alcohol poisoning Which of the following is a smoking cessation medication? A. Zyban A disease associated with smoking which alveoli are destroyed is known as... A. emphysema A driver is always impaired when he or she has a blood alcohol concentration of... B. .08% or higher When personal and health problems related to alcohol use have become severe and a person suffers withdrawal symptoms if they don't drink, they
have reached the point of alcoholism or... B. alcohol dependence The water that is pulled out of the body when someone drinks heavily is taken from... D. cerebrospinal fluid
A form of alcohol that metabolizes slowly and produces toxic byproducts is a(n)... C. congener Which of the following is TRUE about women and alcoholism? D. women get addicted faster with less alcohol use than men What substance in certain cigarettes numbs the throat to allow for deeper inhalation? C. menthol Which nicotine replacement product requires a prescription? C. nicotine nasal spray The effects of fetal alcohol syndrome include... D. mental retardation Which of the following is TRUE with respect to global health and alcohol use? D. Almost 4 percent of all deaths worldwide are attributed to alcohol Eating food when drinking alcohol... D. slows alcohol absorption How many American suffer from health disorders caused by Tobacco? A. 16 million Risk for developing lung cancer varies among smokers due to all of the following EXCEPT: A. tolerance to Nicotine Smokeless tobacco
users... B. are significantly more likely to develop oral cancers than nonusers. Bidis are becoming increasingly popular because they are viewed as safer than
regular cigarettes. Research shows that bidis... C. produce three times more nicotine than cigarettes Which of the following is a TRUE statement? C. Tobacco is known to cause about 20 diseases. The ratio of alcohol to total blood volume is the... D. blood alcohol concentration An NIAAA approach to reducing alcohol consumption on campus is... D. Brief Alcohol Screening and intervention for College Students Marketing of tobacco products currently targets all of the following EXCEPT: A. affluent citizens through community-based events Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alcohol poisoning? A. yellowish tint to the skin Which statement BEST summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs? D. It forms tar, which is a thick, brownish sludge A driver is "usually impaired" at blood alcohol concentration of... A. 0.05 to 0.07% Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as... C. 4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT: A. the time of day the alcohol is consumed An addictive drug produced by fermentation is ... B. ethyl alcohol The main site of alcohol metabolism is the... B. liver what is the percentage of alcohol is in 100 proof whiskey? B. 50 % One standard drink equals: A. 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquid The toxic chemical byproduct of alcohol metabolism that causes nausea and vomiting is
called D. acetaldehyde Which of the following is TRUE about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)? B. Between 1988 and 2008, detectable levels of nicotine exposure in nonsmokers decreased. Sets with similar termsHealthy Lifestyles Chapter 954 terms Kyle_Hobbs29 Health 1100 UVU 2018 TEST 830 terms julie_fullmer22 8 H30 terms A1234588 HEA191 Chapter 844 terms MSteggo Sets found in the same folderHLTH 1100 chapter 840 terms lyssareba HEA 191 FINAL -Ch. 1250 terms runlizzie14 Chapter 4 HEA 19157 terms runlizzie14 HLTH 1100 chapter 235 terms lyssareba Other sets by this creatorCommunity Fact Sheet41 terms sofiamkernPLUS ACLS PreCourse30 terms sofiamkernPLUS Neuro objectives49 terms sofiamkernPLUS PEDS Vaccine Schedule25 terms sofiamkernPLUS Other Quizlet setsFederal Government final exam - chapter 9 & 10, 13…102 terms Maddie086 Helminths40 terms AAboseif chapt 17, 18, 19, 2041 terms stacyh7777 Geometry Proofs31 terms laurabaura143 Related questionsQUESTION Which provides the best sources of fiber? 4 answers QUESTION What are the food sources of insoluble fiber? 15 answers QUESTION How do you calculate energy expenditure? 15 answers QUESTION Where is bacterially made Biotin absorbed? 6 answers What are 3 facts about nicotine?Nicotine is a drug found naturally in tobacco. It's as addictive as heroin and cocaine. It takes only 8 seconds for nicotine to reach the brain. Teens can experience tobacco dependence within a day of first inhaling, including strong urges to smoke, and anxiety or irritability.
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