Alcohol Quiz

1. Alcohol has a long history. It has been used for thousands of years in A. religious ceremonies
   B. as a medicine
   C. socially
   D. all of the above
2. The term "proof" means A. that it is "drinkable" alcohol
   B. the alcohol content of the beverage
   C. the larger the proof the more drunk you will be
   D. how long the alcohol has fermented
3. The female reproductive system can be affected by alcohol with the consequence of: A. decreased vaginal lubrication
   B. menstrual abnormalities
   C. impairing fertility
   D. all of the above
   E. none of the above, research shows alcohol increases sexual performance
4. Adults over age 60 A.do not have increased health risks associated with alcohols because they have increased their tolerance levels
   B. are more susceptible to effects of alcohol due to aging metabolism
   C. Don't have alcoholism problems, but are generally depressed and physically ill
5. Consequences of teen drinking may include A. the risk of sexually transmitted diseases
   B. intentional suicide
   C. unintentional injuries
   D. all of the above
6. Blood Alcohol Content A. of .10 and above is considered intoxicated in all states
   B. of .02 shows impairment
   C. of .12 and with a body weight of 200 pounds is not a problem
   D. is not affected by body weight, but only by how many drinks you consume
7. Alcohol is A. a stimulant
   B. a depressant
   C. always results in alcoholism
   D. is only a problem for a very small segment of society
8. The estimated percent of adults that are alcoholics in the United States is A. 14%
   B. 2%
   C. 7%
   D. 1%
9. Binge drinking is A. characterized by drinking every single day
   B. is defined as having 4 or 5 drinks in 2 hours
   C. can not result in alcohol poisoning
10. Children of alcoholics A. always exhibit serious problems coping with life
    B. issues are generally associated with social and psychological dysfunction
    C. usually develop drinking problems
    D. can usually be identified
11. The three most important factors determining a persons blood alcohol content are body size, amount of alcohol consumed and rate of drinking True
    False
12. Large amounts of alcohol are needed to do significant damage to a fetus True
    False
13. Children that display fetal alcohol effects only show physical abnormalities True
    False
14. You usually need 2 - 3 hours to metabolize the alcohol of 1 - 2 drinks True
    False
15. Foods with a higher fat content, such as meat and cheeses, will assist in alcohol absorption True
    False
16. Strong coffee and cold showers will alleviate the effects of alcohol and should be used in certain cases as they will help speedily eliminate the alcohol from the body. True
    False
17. All over the counter medications are ok to take with alcohol, prescription drugs should never be used while drinking. True
    False
18. It is believed that women begin regular drinking behavior at a later age than men. True
    False
19. Alcoholic women experience more health problems than men True
    False
20. The use of aspirin does not increase intoxication. True
    False