2024 ✅ Alcohol and other Drugs Edu Test Answers 8

Which of these are short-term effects of alcohol? Check all that apply.
A: poor decision-making
B: high blood pressure
C: decreased perception of reality
D: mood swings
E: anxiety

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poor decision making
decreased perception of reality
mood swings
anxiety


Which legal punishments could occur if a person is found to be driving while under the influence of alcohol? Check all that apply.
A: fines
B: jail sentence
C: expulsion from school
D: community service
E: alcohol-awareness classes

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fines
jail sentence
community service
alcohol-awareness classes


Why must the misuse of prescription and illegal drugs be avoided?
A: reduces the risk of serious side effects
B: decreases blood pressure
C: reduces respiratory diseases
D: decreases the risk of cancer

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reduces the risk of serious side effects


Which action is the only way to become sober?
A: allow time
B: drink coffee
C: take a cold shower
D: force vomiting

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allow time


Which set of symptoms best describes the long-term effects of methamphetamines?
A: severe dental problems, anxiety, confusion, and sleep disorders
B: brain damage due to oxygen deprivation and nerve damage
C: impaired brain development and impaired memory and learning
D: death due to heart failure due to increasingly larger doses needed to get the same "high"

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severe dental problems, anxiety, confusion, and sleep disorders


Which factors may influence teenage drinking? Select three options.
A: drinking games played by young people at parties
B: pictures posted on social media that include alcohol
C: celebrity endorsements for certain brands of alcohol
D: posters of teenage mothers holding a baby while drinking
E: parents never drinking in their teenager's presence

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drinking games played by young people at parties
pictures posted on social media that include alcohol
celebrity endorsements for certain brands of alcohol


Which of these is a designer drug?
Which of these are designer drugs?
A: GHB
B: cocaine
C: morphine
D: marijuana

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GHB
GHB, ecstasy, LSD


The "biphasic effect" describes how alcohol can have different effects on people of different genders.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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FALSE
The "biphasic effect" describes that way in which alcohol affects people changes as their BAC increases


Pairing alcohol with energy drinks is a safe way to pace drinking.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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FALSE


Engaging in risky activities when under the influence is a potential symptom of a substance use disorder.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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TRUE


Mixing alcohol with marijuana does NOT cause a risk of elevated heart rate and blood pressure.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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FALSE


If marijuana is legal in a given state, it can be used on campus, as long as users comply with applicable state laws.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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FALSE


An individual who is convicted of a federal or state offense for possession or distribution of controlled substances may become ineligible for federal student aid.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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TRUE


It's a good idea to give coffee to someone who might be experiencing alcohol overdose, so they don't lose consciousness.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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FALSE


Impaired hearing and vision are possible effects of alcohol misuse
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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TRUE


Three signs and symptoms of mild to moderate alcohol intoxication might be:
A: Coma, seizures, nausea
B: Loss of bladder control, depressed respirations, vomiting.
C: Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness.
D: Lack of coordination, low blood sugar, low blood pressure.

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Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness.

EXPLANATION: Shortly after stopping drinking, people will develop nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and a headache These signs and symptoms can last for many, many hours


Which of the following should you do for someone who is showing signs of alcohol poisoning? Mark the answers
A: Call for professional help or 911
B: Lay them on their side
C: Do not leave them alone
D: Let them sleep it off
E: Remove tight clothing
F: None of the above
G: Not sure

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Call for professional help or 911
Lay them on their side
Do not leave them alone


Which of the following effects of marijuana is present one month after use: Mark the answers
A: Poor attention
B: Poor memory
C: Poor planning
D: Poor physical coordination
E: None of the above
F: Not sure

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Poor attention
Poor memory
Poor planning
Poor physical coordination


Which of the following facts about alcohol are true? Mark the answers
A: Nearly 2,000 students die from alcohol and alcohol-related incidents each year.
B: More than 500,000 students suffer alcohol-related injuries each year.
C: Roughly 700,000 students are assaulted by a student who has been drinking each year.
D: Alcohol suppresses the respiratory system.
E: If you drink more than twice a week, then you may have a drinking problem, especially if you drink more than 2 drinks at each sitting.
F: None of the above
G: Not sure

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Nearly 2,000 students die from alcohol and alcohol-related incidents each year.
More than 500,000 students suffer alcohol-related injuries each year.
Roughly 700,000 students are assaulted by a student who has been drinking each year.
Alcohol suppresses the respiratory system.
If you drink more than twice a week, then you may have a drinking problem, especially if you drink more than 2 drinks at each sitting.


Energy drinks can make you feel less intoxicated than you are.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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TRUE


Alcohol dependency is more likely in ____.
traditional college-age adults Spending time on social media (e.g., Facebook, Pinterest) has an equal affect on GPA as alcohol.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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False


College students overestimate the amount their peers drink.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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TRUE


The amount a college student drinks typically has no effect on their roommate's GPA.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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False


Increasing alcohol consumption lowers GPAs.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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TRUE


Which of the following are symptoms of alcohol poisoning?
Mark all of the symptoms of alcohol poisoning
A: Low body temperature
B: Vomiting
C: Bluish or pale skin
D: Difficult to awaken
E: Seizures
F: None of the above
G: Not sure

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Low body temperature
Vomiting
Bluish or pale skin
Difficult to awaken
Seizures


Traditional college-age people (18-25) feel less effect from alcohol than older adults who drink the same amount.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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TRUE


Alcohol is a major contributor to high percentages of academic problems and college dropouts.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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TRUE


Prescription drugs taken without a prescription or not as prescribed hold the same power to permanently change brain structure as heroin, cocaine, and inhalants.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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TRUE


The brains of college-age marijuana users and non-users are the same.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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False


Students who drink more study less.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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TRUE


Students who take Adderall without a prescription or not as prescribed have higher GPAs than students who don't.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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False


Students who drink more heavily miss classes at the same rate as other students.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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False


Among students who drink, what percentage typically have not drank in the last month?
The correct answer is: 15%

____ of students do not use marijuana.
The correct answer is: 2/3

Not counting alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana, what percentage of students have used other drugs (cocaine, heroin, unprescribed prescription drugs, etc.)?
The correct answer is: 14%

Compared to older adults, traditional college-age drinkers are ____ likely to experience an alcohol blackout.
The correct answer is: More

What number of college students are nondrinkers?
The correct answer is: 1 in 5

What percent of students report having used at least one of the following tactics to keep their drinking sensible: avoiding drinking games, setting a maximum number of drinks in advance, having a friend help them know when to stop, pacing drinks to one or fewer per hour.
The correct answer is: 97%

which of the following should you do for someone who is showing signs of alcohol poisoning?
what percentage of students drink alcohol every day?
What happens to your body when you have alcohol poisoning
What are the 5 signs of alcohol poisoning
Which of these are signs of possible intoxication?
* a loss of consciousness
* a loss of coordination, such as stumbling or swaying
* bloodshot eyes
* flushing of the face
* drowsiness
* louder speech than usual
* slurred speech
* vomiting
* slowed reflexes
* damp or clammy skin
* mood swings or personality changes, such as aggression or depression



Eating food when drinking alcohol __________.
ANSWER: slows the absorption of alcohol

Alcohol is metabolized where in the body?
ANSWER: Liver

When Amanda goes out on the weekends, she usually has four to five beers in a short period of time. This type of high-risk behavior is known as __________.
ANSWER: binge drinking

If a man and a woman drink the same amount of alcohol, the woman's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) will be approximately __________.
ANSWER: 30 percent higher than the man's

What percentage of the U.S. drinking population are infrequent, light, or moderate drinkers?
ANSWER: 90 percent

Which of the following statements about drinking among college students is FALSE?
ANSWER: Alcohol is rarely involved in the rape or sexual assault of college students.

The depressant effect of alcohol becomes apparent at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of __________.
ANSWER: 0.1 percent

Which of the following is NOT a potential long-term effect of alcohol abuse?
ANSWER: Increased urinary output

The intoxicating substance in beer, wine, and liquor is __________.
ANSWER: ethanol

___ fluid ounces of beer is generally considered a standard drink in the U.S.
ANSWER: 12

A standard drink in the U.S. contains ___ fluid ounces of alcohol.
ANSWER: 0.6

Which of the following is NOT generally a sign of alcohol poisoning?
ANSWER: Having cool, clammy skin

Which of the following is NOT generally a sign of alcohol poisoning?
ANSWER: Having a fever, or very hot or dry skin

In a 2015 national survey, what percentage of young adults age 18-25 were NOT current alcohol users?
ANSWER: 42%

About how much higher is the risk of a vehicle crash at a BAC of 0.10 percent than a BAC of 0.00 percent?
ANSWER: about 5 times as likely

About how much higher is the risk of a vehicle crash at a BAC of 0.16 percent than a BAC of 0.00 percent?
ANSWER: about 25 times as likely

CSA stands for _________________.
ANSWER: The Controlled Substances Act

Recovery position is __________.
ANSWER: positioning someone on their side, with the top leg bent at the right angles at the hip and knee

Which of the following is a good way to help someone who may have a substance use disorder?
ANSWER: Share your concerns while being supportive and empathetic

Which risk is associated with alcohol misuse?
ANSWER: All of the above

Which of the following is NOT among the top ten reasons first-year college students give for choosing not to drink, or for opting to drink in a low-risk way?
ANSWER: I don't want to spend the money

Which of the following is NOT among the top ten reasons first-year college students give for choosing not to drink, or for opting to drink in a low-risk way?
ANSWER: I've had problems with alcohol use in the past

For marijuana use to be legal to use on campus, ____________.
ANSWER: All schools receiving federal funds must comply with federal controlled substances laws, under which marijuana (medical or recreational) is illegal. Possession, use, and distribution of unlawful drugs, including marijuana, are prohibited on campus.

A person who is at least 18 years old and distributes a controlled substance to a person who is under age 21 is subject to which of the following increased penalties?
ANSWER: 1. First Offense: Twice the Maximum Punishment
2. Second Offensive: Three times the maximum punishment
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