Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol use?
a. Ingestion of alcohol cools the body
b. Alcohol stimulates the appetite in most people
c. Since alcohol is legal, it is not classified as a drug
d. Intake of alcohol along with raw seafood reliably prevents hepatitis
Q. 2Approximately what percentage of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned?
a. 10 b. 20
c. 35 d. 50
Q. 3Examples of substances that cause the lower esophageal sphincter to weaken include
a. caffeine-free soft drinks. b. high-fat foods.
c. decaffeinated coffee. d. salty foods.
Q. 4What fraction of all domestic violence incidents involve alcohol use?
a. 1/10 b. 1/5
c. 1/3 d. 2/3
Q. 5By what percentage does the folate RDA increase during pregnancy?
a. 25 b. 50
c. 75 d. 100
Q. 6Which statement is true?
a. A one size fits all approach applies to the dietary modifications for people suffering from GERD.
b. Proton-pump inhibitors are the most effective antisecretory agents used to treat GERD.
c. Antacids are appropriate for treating GERD and have no long-term side effects.
d. Fundoplication, a surgical procedure that raises pressure in the stomach, is used to treat severe GERD.
Q. 7What is the median weekly number of alcoholic drinks consumed by college students?
a. 1 1/2 b. 3
c. 5 d. 10
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