NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HEALTH EDUCATION
Question
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Alcohol is a stimulant, meaning it excites or arouses the central nervous system.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As you can see, while alcohol does have some stimulant effects, it’s scientifically classified as a depressant. You’ll typically feel the stimulant effects at a BAC of under 0.05mg/l. But once you go over 0.08mg/l, the depressant effects will take over.
Detailed explanation-2: -Alcohol can affect several parts of the brain, but, in general, contracts brain tissues, destroys brain cells, as well as depresses the central nervous system. Excessive drinking over a prolonged period of time can cause serious problems with cognition and memory.
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