Question :
91.All but which of the following depressants?
A)alcohol
B)barbiturates
C)tranquilizers
D)mescaline
E)opioids
92.Regarding alcoh : 1231209
91.All but which of the following are depressants?
A)alcohol
B)barbiturates
C)tranquilizers
D)mescaline
E)opioids
92.Regarding alcohol, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Alcohol accounts for more than 100,000 deaths per year in the United States.
B)Alcohol is classified as a depressant, specifically, an intoxicant.
C)Alcohol plays a role in approximately one in three suicides and accidental deaths in the U.S.
D)Women usually become intoxicated at lower doses of alcohol than men do.
E)Alcohol has an inhibiting effect, which may lead to impulsive behavior.
93.You see your friend Leonid at a party. He is talking loudly and slurring his words. He also has trouble maintaining his balance. Leonid is probably under the influence of
A)LSD.
B)heroin.
C)alcohol.
D)amphetamines.
E)MDMA.
94.Marvin has developed a physical dependence on alcohol, and he is unable to control his use of alcohol. Which condition is Marvin most likely experiencing?
A)detoxification
B)alcohol overuse disorder
C)depression
D)intoxication
E)alcoholism
95.Which organ is most severely damaged by alcohol abuse?
A)stomach
B)liver
C)heart
D)kidneys
E)bladder
96.Regarding alcoholism, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)The majority of alcoholics are “bums” living on the fringe of society.
B)Alcoholism usually develops in late adolescence between the ages of 15 and 20.
C)Alcoholism can lead to death resulting from cirrhosis of the liver.
D)About 4 million Americans suffer from alcoholism.
E)Although the majority of people who drink do so in moderation, about 1 in 25 adult Americans suffers from alcoholism.
97.According to current research, which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of moderate use of alcohol?
A)lower risk of cancer
B)lower risk of heart attacks
C)lower risk of stroke
D)lower overall death rate
E)increased “good” cholesterol
98.Regarding alcohol use among college students, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Two out of three college students drink alcohol at least once a month.
B)One out of five college students in the U.S. engage in binge drinking.
C)Those who begin drinking early and who binge drink are at higher risk for later alcoholism than those who do not.
D)Students who are more strongly committed to academic achievement are less likely to engage in binge drinking.
E)Beer drinking and drinking games are a serious concern for college officials because they place students at risk of coma or death from alcohol overdose.
99.If your college campus is like the average campus in the United States, what percentage of students has engaged in binge drinking during the last two weeks?
A)very few, about 5%
B)some, about 15%
C)a moderate number, 22%
D)almost half, about 45%
E)the majority, 66%
100.Lorna was just pulled over by the police for suspicious driving. Testing revealed her blood alcohol level to be .25. Which description is the police officer most likely to have written regarding Lorna’s appearance and behavior?
A)She showed impaired judgment and a low level of alertness.
B)She was conscious but stuporous, with no comprehension of the events around her.
C)Her reaction time was below normal, with impaired motor function.
D)She exhibited severe motor disturbances, including staggering.
E)Her reaction time was very poor, and she had markedly impaired motor function.
