NU708 Alcohol Abuse Exam NEWEST 2025
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Tolerance of alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER- a condition in which a person needs more of a drug
to feel the original effects of the drug
dependence on alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER- the condition that results when the brain
develops a chemical need for a drug and cannot function normally without it
DSM-5 classifications for alcohol use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER- Mild is 2-3 criteria net
Mod 4-5 Criteria met
Severe 6+ criteria met
Psychosocial risk factors for alcohol use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER- early life, trauma, or
abuse, family, history of alcoholism, parental psychopathy other than alcohol, negative affect,
hyperactivity distress, poor executive functioning, poor parenting deficits in emotional
reactivity, conduct problems in young children, parental or pure, substance, abuse, academic
delinquency, male, gender and little parental support.
, Alcohol effects what part of the brain? - CORRECT ANSWER- cerebellum -
ventral tegmental area or VTA
Explain what happens in the VTA when alcohol is present - CORRECT ANSWER- normally
dopamine cells in the VTA are kept in checked by GABA neurons which act like breaks. When
alcohol is present, it reduces the effects of the Gabon neurons or breaks. With less breaking the
dopamine cells, fire more and release more dopamine into other brain areas like the nucleus
accumbens. The extra dopamine release makes alcohol feel rewarding and pleasurable, which
reinforces drinking behavior and contributes to addiction.
Alcohol is the _______ leading cause of preventable death in US - CORRECT ANSWER- 3rd
What is "heavy" drinking - CORRECT ANSWER- 4 or more drinks in 2 hrs for women; 5 or more
drinks in 2 hrs for men
DSM-5 Criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER- Problematic pattern of alcohol
use leading to impairment or distress as manifested by 2 of the following in a 12 mth period:
Craving to use, persistent desire or unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control use, using
larger amounts over longer period than was intended, failure to fulfill obligations because of
recurrent ETOH use, great deal of time spent re: ETOH, continued use despite physical
psychological social or interpersonal problems caused by alcohol use, missing activities because
of alcohol, tolerance, withdrawal
What opioid antagonists are used for Alcohol Use Disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER- Naltrexone
(Vivitrol) & Nalmefene (Revex)
GABA activated chloride channel activation medication for Alcohol use disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Topiramate (Topamax)
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
Tolerance of alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER- a condition in which a person needs more of a drug
to feel the original effects of the drug
dependence on alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER- the condition that results when the brain
develops a chemical need for a drug and cannot function normally without it
DSM-5 classifications for alcohol use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER- Mild is 2-3 criteria net
Mod 4-5 Criteria met
Severe 6+ criteria met
Psychosocial risk factors for alcohol use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER- early life, trauma, or
abuse, family, history of alcoholism, parental psychopathy other than alcohol, negative affect,
hyperactivity distress, poor executive functioning, poor parenting deficits in emotional
reactivity, conduct problems in young children, parental or pure, substance, abuse, academic
delinquency, male, gender and little parental support.
, Alcohol effects what part of the brain? - CORRECT ANSWER- cerebellum -
ventral tegmental area or VTA
Explain what happens in the VTA when alcohol is present - CORRECT ANSWER- normally
dopamine cells in the VTA are kept in checked by GABA neurons which act like breaks. When
alcohol is present, it reduces the effects of the Gabon neurons or breaks. With less breaking the
dopamine cells, fire more and release more dopamine into other brain areas like the nucleus
accumbens. The extra dopamine release makes alcohol feel rewarding and pleasurable, which
reinforces drinking behavior and contributes to addiction.
Alcohol is the _______ leading cause of preventable death in US - CORRECT ANSWER- 3rd
What is "heavy" drinking - CORRECT ANSWER- 4 or more drinks in 2 hrs for women; 5 or more
drinks in 2 hrs for men
DSM-5 Criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER- Problematic pattern of alcohol
use leading to impairment or distress as manifested by 2 of the following in a 12 mth period:
Craving to use, persistent desire or unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control use, using
larger amounts over longer period than was intended, failure to fulfill obligations because of
recurrent ETOH use, great deal of time spent re: ETOH, continued use despite physical
psychological social or interpersonal problems caused by alcohol use, missing activities because
of alcohol, tolerance, withdrawal
What opioid antagonists are used for Alcohol Use Disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER- Naltrexone
(Vivitrol) & Nalmefene (Revex)
GABA activated chloride channel activation medication for Alcohol use disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Topiramate (Topamax)
