Match the Following Terms with Their Appropriate Definition or Description

question 45

Multiple Choice

Match the following terms with their appropriate definition or description.
-Tolerance

• A)Needing more of a substance to achieve the desired effect (e.g., intoxication) or experiencing diminished effects of a given amount of a substance after repeated use.
• B)An enzyme used in alcohol (ethanol) metabolism that converts alcohol into acetaldehyde.
• C)Any pattern of alcohol consumption in excess of 4 drinks in 1 day or 14 drinks per week for men or 3 drinks in 1 day or 7 drinks per week for women.
• D)A psychiatric disorder characterized by a problematic pattern of alcohol use that leads to significant impairment or distress.
• E)For men, consuming no more than 4 drinks in 1 day AND no more than 14 drinks per week; for women, consuming no more than 3 drinks in 1 day AND no more than 7 drinks per week.
• F)An enzyme used in ethanol metabolism that eventually converts acetaldehyde into carbon dioxide and water.
• G)Drinking sufficient alcohol within a 2-hour period to increase blood alcohol content to 0.08 grams per deciliter or higher; for men, consuming 5 or more drinks in a row; for women, consuming 4 or more drinks in a row.
• H)A loss of functioning liver cells, which are replaced by nonfunctioning connective tissue.
• I)Physical symptoms related to cessation of substance use, such as sweating, rapid pulse, shakiness, insomnia, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, and even seizures.

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Definitions:

Cannabis Overdoses

While rare and typically not fatal, refers to consuming an excessive amount of cannabis leading to uncomfortable symptoms like paranoia or extreme sedation.

Mental Overload

A state of being overwhelmed with too much information or too many tasks, leading to difficulty in processing and decision-making.

Analgesic Action

The mechanism by which pain relief is achieved, often involving the blocking of pain signals to the brain or altering the brain's perception of pain.

Chronic Pain

Prolonged pain that persists for months or years, often without a clear cause.