Ch 6: Alcohol Flashcards
Alcoholic beverages primarily consist of water, ethanol, and _____
Sugar
Ethanol is a type of alcohol produced by yeast _____ of sugar
Fermentation
About _____% of alcohol is absorbed in the stomach
20
Approximately _____% of alcohol is metabolized by the liver
90
The body eliminates a remainder of alcohol via the ___
Lungs
Men have more body water and more stomach alcohol _____ (ADH) activity
Dehyrogenase
Consuming alcohol during pregnancy increases the risk of ____
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Chronic alcohol use can cause liver diseases such as fatty liver, alcoholic _____, and cirrhosis
Hepatitis
Long-term excessive alcohol consumption causes _____ by decreasing nutrient absorption, storage, metabolism, and excretion
Malnutrition
One gram of alcohol provies ))kcal
7
Heavy alcohol consumption generates toxins and __
Free radicals
According to old views, moderate drinking is defined as no more than _____ drink(s) per day for females
1
According to old views, moderate drinking is defined as no more than _____ drink(s) per day for males
2
The new Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines suggest that the risk of developing several types of cancer increases when consuming standard drinks per week
3-6
Above 6 standard drinks per week, the health risks from alcohol consumption increase more steeply for _____ than for males
Females
Which of the following is NOT a primary component of alcoholic beverages?
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a) Water
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b) Ethanol
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c) Sugar
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d) Protein
D
Where is the majority of alcohol absorbed in the body?
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a) Liver
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b) Small intestine
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c) Stomach
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d) Lungs
B
What effect does food in the stomach have on alcohol absorption?
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a) Speeds up absorption
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b) Slows down absorption
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c) No effect
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d) Increases blood alcohol level
B
Which of the following is a potential health effect of chronic alcohol use?
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a) Increased nutrient absorption
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b) Decreased risk of liver disease
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c) Improved memory
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d) Pancreatitis
D
What is a potential effect of alcohol intoxication?
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a) Increased central nervous system function
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b) Decreased breathing rate
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c) Increased heart rate
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d) Enhanced mental abilities
B
How many kcalories are in 1 gram of alcohol?
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a) 4 kcalories
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b) 5 kcalories
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c) 7 kcalories
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d) 9 kcalories
C
Moderate drinking may reduce the risk for which condition, according to old views?
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a) Liver disease
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b) Heart disease
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c) Cancer
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d) Neurological disorders
B
Which of the following groups should completely avoid alcohol?
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a) Adults over 65
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b) People planning to drive
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c) People with high blood pressure
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d) People with diabetes
B
According to Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Old Guidelines, what is the recommendation for males?
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a) 10 drinks a week and no more than 2 drinks a day
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b) 15 drinks a week and no more than 3 drinks a day
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c) 7 drinks a week and no more than 1 drink a day
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d) 20 drinks a week and no more than 4 drinks a day
B
According to Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking New Guidelines, what is the number of standard drinks per week where you are likely to avoid alcohol-related consequences for yourself or others at this level?
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a) 0
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b) 2 or less
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c) 3-6
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d) 7 or more
B
According to Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking New Guidelines, at what level of standard drinks per week does the risk of heart disease or stroke increase significantly?
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a) 2 or less
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b) 3-6
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c) 7 or more
C
Above the upper limit of the moderate risk zone for alcohol consumption, the health risks increase more steeply for females than for males due to what factors?
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a) Enzymes, genes, lean body weight and size, organ function and metabolism
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b) Gender roles, attitudes and expectations
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c) Alcohol marketing tactics
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d) Stigma, sexual assault and intimate partner violence
A
According to the source, what is a type of cancer that alcohol is a carcinogen for?
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a) Liver
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b) Lung
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c) Brain
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d) Kidney
A
According to new data in the source, drinking a little alcohol neither decreases nor increases the risk of what condition?
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a) Hypertension
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b) Heart failure
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c) Ischemic heart disease
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d) High blood pressure
C
What are some gender-related harms from alcohol use?
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a) Stigma
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b) Sexual assault
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c) Intimate partner violence
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d) All of the above
D
What percentage of consumed alcohol is excreted via urine?
5%
What are some potential gastrointestinal problems from chronic alcohol use?
Damage to the stomach and SI lining, pancreatitis
What are the effects of alcohol on the cardiovascular system?
Cardiomyopathy, hypertension, stroke
What are the effects of alcohol on immune function?
Depresses the immune system, predisposition to infectious diseases
How does alcohol affect sexual function
Infertility, hormonal deficiences
Psychological effects of alcohol consumption
Depression, anxiety, insomnia
What is the definition of binge drinking?
5 or more drinks consumed at one time
Definition of blackout drinking
Amnesia following a period of excess alcohol consumption
Effects of alcohol on liver
Fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis
What are some examples of people who should completely avoid alcohol?
Pregnant persons,
children and adolescents, alcoholics,
people taking medications that interact with alcohol,
people who plan to drive or operate machinery
According to Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines, what are examples of situations when drinking is not advised?
Driving or using tools,
pregnant or planning a pregnancy,
responsible for the safety of others,
making important decisions
What is the new guidance on alcohol and health in Canada on alcohol use?
Continuum risk of associated with weekly alcohol use
What are the benefits of not drinking alcohol per week according to Canada’s new Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
Better health and sleep
According to the source, are alcohol use and harms influenced by gender related factors?
Yes
According to the source, is alcohol a carcinogen? (Cause cancer)
Yes for 7 types of cancer
