Absorption Rate of Alcohol Flashcards
The factors that come i nto play with a persons BAC include what
- Alcohol content of drink
- Speed of drinking
- Food
- Individual Metabolism
Why shouldn’t you drink on an empty stomach
There is nothing there to slow down the absorbtion rate
What type of foods are good to slow down the abosrbtion rate
Fatty. They are harder for the body to digest therefore remainig in the stomach longer, giving your liver time to oxidize the alcohol
*A large meal is recommended *
In VA how long must a bar have food avaliable prior to closing
30
This is required by Virginia Law
Carbonated or Sugary drinks such as sodas used as mixers. What role do they play in absorbtion
Speed up the absortion of alcholol
Metabolic Rate (* the rate at which the body breaks down food and drinks*) vary from person to person. How does metaboblic rate effect BAC
People with high metabolic rate
True or False
Alcohol enhances whatever emotion the drinker is feeling
True
What is the problem with Alcohol and Tolerance
No matter how high your tolerance becomes your BAC will always remain the same with the same amount of alcohol.
A drinker may feel fine after several drinks and feel okay to drive but if that drinker gets pulled over HE/SHE will blow a BAC over the legal limit and get a DUI
Can Illness effect metabolization of alcohol
yes
Analgesics & Alcohol combined effects the body how
Asprin, Tylenol etc
compounds in asprin may speed up the absoption rate of alcohol. Alcohol can increase suscepitinlity
The combination of Alcohol and Antibotiotics can cause what
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Migraine
- headache
- Possibility of convulsions
- Reduced effectiveness of medication
The combination of Alcohol and Antihistamines causes what
Most Cold Medinciens
The combination increases the calming effect of the medication and the person can feel drowsy making anny activity that needs concentration dangerous
The Combination of Alcohol and Oral Contraceptives causes what?
Oral contraceptives slow down the rate at which alcohol is eliminated from the body
The Combination of Alcohol and Stimulants can cause what?
Cocaine, Amphetamine, Crystal Meth, Ritlan
The combination can cause heart attack or stroke and respiratory failure.
The combination can also cause
* Confusion
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Loss of Appetite
* Sexual Dysfunction
* Blood Pressure and Psychological Tensionmay increase as could the risk of brain seizures
* overdose
* death
* reduction to resist or combat infection
The Combination of Alcohol and Diabetic Medications can cause what ?
Insulin
Nausea
Migraine
Can lead to insulin shock with extensive hypoglycema which resutls in unconsciosusness
The Combination of Alcohol and Depressants can cause what?
Valium, Xanx, etc
Depressment of the central nervous system causing slowed breathing and heart rate which can possibly lead to heart and or respitory failure
Date Rape Drugs
Rohypnol
GHB
Ketamine
Alcohol
Called date rape drugs because once slipped into a victims drink a sexual assalt could happen without the vicim remembering what hapened.
The Combination of Alcohol and Marijuana causes what?
Slowed Thinking
Reaction Time
Impaired balance
impaired cordination
It also reduces the bodys vomit reflex. Normally if a person has had to much to drink the bodys natural action would be to get rid of the toxic substance by vomitting up but sense weed imapirs that reflex a person is likely to fall victim to :
- Alcohol Posioning
- Coma
- Death
What Does The Acycrorm F.A.S Stand for
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
What is F.A.S
Birth defects seen in children from mothers drinkning during pregnacy
What Is F.A.S characterzied by
How does a person usually suffer
mental health problems
Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
Trouble with the law
Alcohol Drug problems
Diffculty caring for themselves or there children
Facial Deformations
Varying degress of major Organ System Malfunctions
What is F.A.E
Fetal Alcohol Effects
Consider to be a milder and less frequent sign of F.A.S
Alcohol related birth defects can be treated how?
They can be treated in some aspects but they are permeant and uncureable
Signs to look for with Alcohol Poisoning
- Irregular Breathing
- Cold, Clammy, Pale, Bluish Lips and or Hands
- Vomiting
- Passing out and not responding to pain
- Confusion
- Seizures
What to do when Recognizing Alcohol Poisoning
Call an ambulance and try to have that person lay on their side to prevent vomit from back down the throat
Do not offer Coffee Food etc not of that will work at this point only time will, just focus on the recovery position and waiting until the medics get there.
Beready to do CPR if need be.
