Alcohol Interaction Practice 2026-VERSION WITH QUALITY QUESTIONS AND RATIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT. 1. A patient taking benzodiazepines is advised to avoid alcohol. What is the primary risk? A. Hypertension B. Respiratory depression C. Hyperac

Alcohol Interaction
Practice 2026-VERSION
WITH QUALITY
QUESTIONS AND
RATIFIED ANSWERS
100% CORRECT.
1.
A patient taking benzodiazepines is
advised to avoid alcohol. What is the
primary risk?

,A. Hypertension
B. Respiratory depression
C. Hyperactivity
D. Tachycardia
Answer: B. Respiratory depression
Alcohol and benzodiazepines are CNS
depressants that have additive effects,
increasing risk of life-threatening
respiratory depression.


2.
Which medication combined with
alcohol can cause a disulfiram-like
reaction?

,A. Amoxicillin
B. Metronidazole
C. Ibuprofen
D. Acetaminophen
Answer: B. Metronidazole
Metronidazole inhibits aldehyde
dehydrogenase, causing accumulation of
acetaldehyde when alcohol is consumed.


3.
A patient drinks alcohol while taking
opioids. What is the most serious
concern?
A. Diarrhea
B. Constipation

, C. CNS depression
D. Rash
Answer: C. CNS depression
Alcohol potentiates opioid-induced
sedation and respiratory depression.


4.
Chronic alcohol use affects liver
enzymes. What is the result?
A. Decreased drug metabolism
B. Increased drug metabolism
C. No effect
D. Kidney failure
Answer: B. Increased drug metabolism
Chronic alcohol use induces liver