chapter 11 - alcohol and caffeine Flashcards

1
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why is caffeine considered a drug?

A

it is used for its chemical effect

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2
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what is meant by “tolerance” as related to a drug?

A

you get used to it, so you need more of the drug to get the same effect

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3
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what is meant by “withdrawal” as relates to a drug?

A

its the symptoms associated with stopping a drug

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4
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what are the withdrawal symptoms?

A

fatigue, headache, depression, difficulty concentrating

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5
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what are the health risks of chronic high doses of caffeine?

A

hypertension, osteoporosis, prenatal complications

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6
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what does caffeine deliver instead of energy?

A

nervous stimulation

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7
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what does someones body need if they want more energy?

A

rest

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8
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how is alcohol absorbed on an empty stomach?

A

fast

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9
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is alcohol broken down before it’s absorbed?

A

no- it’s absorbed whole

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10
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where is alcohol absorbed from?

A

stomach and small intestines

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11
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what enzyme is used to break down alcohol?

A

dehdrogenase

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12
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how fast does alcohol get metabolized?

A

rate of 1.5 to 2 hours per standard drink

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13
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how many calories are there per gram of alcohol?

A

7 cal

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14
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how do the calories of alcohol compare to that of oil?

A

they are very similar, a difference of 1 cal/gram

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15
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where does extra weigh accumulate from alcohol?

A

the belly/abodmen

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16
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how much beer is considered a standard drink?

17
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how much wine is considered a standard drink?

18
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how much liquor (shots) is considered a standard drink?

A

1.5 ounces

19
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what can help someone get sober?

20
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why do women get drunk on less alcohol than men?

A
  • they have less alcohol dehydrogenase
  • women have a smaller body size
21
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is someone passes out while drinking, will that make their blood alcohol level go down in the short term?

A

no, since their blood alcohol content may still go up since more alcohol may still be absorbed

22
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what are the negative short-term effects of alcohol?

A

injury, relationships, pregnancy, sleep problems, dehydration, impared judgment/conscious

23
Q

what are the negative long-term effects of alcohol?

A

cancer, weight gain, birth defects, hypertension

24
Q

why does the combination of alcohol with energy drinks cause severe dehydration?

A

-it’s two diuretics
-the energy drink masks the effects of alcohol

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why does the combination of alcohol with energy drinks create a tendency for you to drink more?
since it masks the effects of alcohol
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what is the substance that alcohol has that can "prevent heart disease"
resveratrol
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how many cups of wine would someone have to drink the get the protective effect of resveratrol?
5000 cups
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how much benefit on resveratrol was shown in human studies?
none
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alanon
for friends/family of people who are addicted to alcohol
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AA (alcoholics anonymous)
for people who are addicted to alcohol