TLSAE Practice Flashcards

TLSAE Practice Flashcards When does alcohol elimination begin?Alcohol elimination begins when the alcohol reaches the liver and the liver begins to break down the alcohol.Alcohol is a ___, so it will eliminate water from the bodyDiuretic What does B.A.C stand for?Blood Alcohol Concentration.What are some sources of Hallucinogens?Hallucinogens are found naturally and in chemically produced drugs. Natural sources include mescaline and peyote mushrooms while Chemically Produced Drugs include LSD and PCP.Substances that people use which lead to taking other drugs gateway drugs What type of drug is alcohol?Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant though within the first hour of drinking, alcohol acts as a stimulant.One of the fastest substances absorbed by the bodyAlcohol Nothing can stop alcohol from being absorbed into your bloodstream. True of false?True. Eating food prior to drinking may slow this process but surely does not stop it.Give an example of an Inhalant.Industrial Solvents, Aerosols, Gasoline, Chloroform, Airplane Glue, Metallic Paints, Nitrous Oxide or Laughing Gas How is BAC measured?BAC is measured by the amount of alcohol in grams of 100 mL of blood or 210 mL of breath.Driving skills are always impaired at this level 0.07-0.09 How much is one "drink" referred to as?One "drink" is referred to as12 oz of beer5 oz of wine1.5 oz 80 proof alcoholic beverage.How is THC eliminated from the body?THC is eliminated through the liver.This course includesThe Societal Concerns of drugs and alcohol, The Economic Concerns of drugs and alcohol, How drugs and alcohol affect a motorist.This drug may cause the user to feel several different emotions at once or swing rapidly from one emotion the another Hallucinogens What are some effects of marijuana on its users? Experiencing a dreamlike stateIncrease in the senses specifically, sight, smell, taste and hearing Drugs that affect a person's perceptions, sensations, thinking, self-awareness, and emotions Hallucinogens Driving Under the Influence or drunk driving is assumed at a BAC of ___.

0.08 What are the effects of Hallucinogens?Can last for hours, between 6 and 12 or sometimes a few daysBodily EffectsImpaired judgementDistortion of time, distance and reaction timesReduction and elimination of coordination, concentration and attention

Driving skills may be impaired at this level of alcohol content

0.04-0.06

How much alcohol can be fully processed by your liver in an hour?

• oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, 1 oz of 80 proof alcohol

How can marijuana enter the body?Marijuana enters the body by smoking or eating the plant's leaves, seeds or stems.What are some ways drugs can enter our bodies? Drinking, Smoking, Snorting, Ingesting, Injecting and Inhaling Give an example of a Central Nervous System Depressant.Alcohol, Sleeping Pills, Barbiturates, Tranquilizers Refers to the building of tolerance to other drugs in the same class as the one being used Cross-tolerance This 4 hours Florida Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education TLSAE course is also known as Florida learners permit Drug and Alcohol Test course Florida First Time Driver course Drug and Alcohol Traffic Awareness (D.A.T.A.) Drug & Alcohol Course or Drug and Alcohol Class Alcohol Drugs Accident Prevention Training

(A.D.A.P.T.)

Which has a higher alcohol content, Liqueur or Liquor?Liquor has a much higher alcohol content than Liqueur.Liquor's alcohol content ranges between 40 and 50%.Liqueur's alcohol content is between 25 and 35%.What is the number one problem in most teenagers' lives?peer pressure A colorless, water-soluble alcoholEthanol The only thing that sobers up a person who is impairedTime Means that to get the same high, the person needs to drink more alcohol or take more drugs tolerance Any driver under 21 years of age who is stopped by a police officer and found to have a blood alcohol level (BAC) of .02 or higher will automatically have their driver's license suspended for 6 months What are the two enzymes responsible for the breaking down of alcohol in ones body?The two enzymes responsible for breaking down alcohol are alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase.What are some factors involved with the strength of a drug?Duration of Use, Purity and Quantity The laws of the State of Florida establish a B.A.C. of ___ as the presumptive limit for driving under the influence .08 For how long can THC be detected in a human body using a drug test?THC can be detected by tests in a body up to a week after use.The liver eliminates all of the alcohol in ones system. True or False?Though the liver eliminates approximately 90% of the alcohol from ones body, it does not do all the work.Other bodily functions that eliminate alcohol includeThe lungs through breathing eliminate 2-4% of the total amount of alcohol.The skin through sweating eliminate 2-4% of the total amount of alcohol.The kidneys through the production of urine eliminate 2-4% of the total amount of alcohol.Give an example of an Opioid.Opium, Codeine, Heroin Give an example of an Anabolic Steroid.Synthetic Testosterone

How do Central Nervous System Stimulants enter the human body?There are several methods of entry includingsmokedsnortedinjectedingested through food and drink Alcohol depletes the body of ___Water People who suddenly stop taking large doses can experience ___ Withdrawal symptoms Most of the alcohol is absorbed in the _______ Small intestine What does BAC stand for?Blood Alcohol Level.Can refer to the prescribing of one drug of a class to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms of another drug of the same class; can also refer to describe addiction to more than one drug Cross-addiction Refers to a physical state where when a person stops using a drug or alcohol, withdrawal occurs Dependence What is marijuana's primary ingredient?Marijuana's primary ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol or THC.The name given to drugs that increase heart rate, blood pressure, and energy Stimulant The process of alcohol leaving the body takes approximately ___ hours per drink One and half (1 and 1/2) What are some effects of Central Nervous System Stimulants on the human body?Users experience intense highs lasting between 1 and 5 minutes followed by intense lows such as depression and

worry. Bodily effects include:Mask fatigue and are used by

some to stay awake longer.Raise blood pressureIncrease rate of breathIncreased heart rateIncrease in body temperatureDilation of pupilsImpatient and impulsive behaviorLack of sound judgementUnnecessary risk taking Carbonated beverages increase the rate of alcohol absorption. True or False?True. Carbonated beverages increase the rate of alcoholic absorption due to the carbonation triggering the pyloric valve to open, resulting in an increase in the speed at which the alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream.Give an example of a Hallucinogen.LSD, Mushrooms, Morning Glory Seeds, Mescaline, PCP Substances the user inhales through the nose or mouth that are typically easy to access because they are found in common household products Inhalants Food in your stomach decreases the rate of alcohol absorption. True or False?True. Food already in your stomach actually slows down the rate of absorption. The food slows down the rate of movement into the small intestine.How can synergistic effects in relation to drugs and alcohol be defined?Synergistic effects is defined as the effects that occur when two or more drugs act together.Strength and content of a substance is a key factor in the entry of the substance into the body and its effects on the body. True or False?True.When alcohol enters the system and makes its way down to the liver, it is cycled through the body while the liver

slowly degrades the alcohol and releases it from our system. True or False?True.