MBI 131 EXAM 3 FINAL SCRIPT 2026 FULL
SOLUTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Tobacco Use. Answer: -nicotine is a STIMULANT drug which
releases epinephrine which increases blood pressure, respiration, and
heart rate
-increased levels of dopamine in brain (addictive)
-nicotine addiction results from long term brain changes due to nicotine
exposure
-other addictive chemicals?
⩥ Primary Prevention of Tobacco Use. Answer: -education
-taxes
-no smoking policies
-smoke-free legislation
-age restrictions (18+)
-marketing restrictions
⩥ Secondary & Tertiary Prevention. Answer: -education
-taxes
-no smoking policies
,-nicotine replacement therapies
-cessation programs: self-help & counseling
⩥ Alcohol Answer: 12 oz. beer = 8-9 oz. of malt liquor = 5 oz. of table
wine = 1.5 oz. of 80-proof spirits
⩥ Alcohol in the U.S. Answer: -more socially acceptable than other drug
use
-#1 drug problem by: number of people abusing it, number of injuries &
injury-related deaths, money spent, economic costs
⩥ Alcohol use Answer: -alcohol is a central nervous system depressant
-impairs brain functions & motor skills (increased risk of injuries and
risk of alcohol poisoning)
-damage to developing fetus (fetal alcohol syndrome)
-increased risk of liver disease, certain cancers, stroke, and alcohol
dependance/alcoholism
⩥ Drinking Levels Answer: Moderate drinking: up to 1 drink/day for
women; up to 2 drinks/day for men
Binge drinking: pattern of drinking that brings BAC to 0.08 g/dL, 4
drinks in 2 hours for women; 5 drinks in 2 hours for men, 5+ drinks on
same occasion on at least 1 day in the past 30 days
,Heavy drinking: 5+ drinks on same occasion on each of 5 or more days
in the past 30 days
⩥ Alcohol Poisoning Answer: -Person stops breathing....death
-Survivors can suffer irreversible brain damage
Signs:
-mental confusion
-stupor
-coma
-person cannot be roused
-vomiting
-seizures
-slow breathing
-hypothermia
-paleness or bluish skin color
⩥ Alcohol Abuse vs. Alcoholism Answer: Alcohol abuse: drinking leads
to problems (at work, school, home, in personal relationships, with the
law, or with risk-taking), but person is NOT PHYSICALLY
DEPENDENT ON ALCOHOL
, Alcoholism: drinking causes serious problems, yet person keeps
drinking
-Physical dependence
-tolerance: need more alcohol to feel drunk
-stopping leads to withdrawal symptoms
⩥ Alcohol Abuse Primary Prevention Answer: -education
-taxes
-age restrictions (21+)
-law enforcement
-marketing restrictions
⩥ Alcohol Use Secondary & Tertiary Prevention Answer: -education
-taxes
-mutual support groups (AA)
-rehabilitation facilities
-behavioral therapies/counseling
-law enforcement
⩥ Prescription Stimulant Use: Adderall Answer: -combination of
amphetamine & dextroamphetamine
(central nervous system stimulants, restores balance of certain
neurotransmitters)
SOLUTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Tobacco Use. Answer: -nicotine is a STIMULANT drug which
releases epinephrine which increases blood pressure, respiration, and
heart rate
-increased levels of dopamine in brain (addictive)
-nicotine addiction results from long term brain changes due to nicotine
exposure
-other addictive chemicals?
⩥ Primary Prevention of Tobacco Use. Answer: -education
-taxes
-no smoking policies
-smoke-free legislation
-age restrictions (18+)
-marketing restrictions
⩥ Secondary & Tertiary Prevention. Answer: -education
-taxes
-no smoking policies
,-nicotine replacement therapies
-cessation programs: self-help & counseling
⩥ Alcohol Answer: 12 oz. beer = 8-9 oz. of malt liquor = 5 oz. of table
wine = 1.5 oz. of 80-proof spirits
⩥ Alcohol in the U.S. Answer: -more socially acceptable than other drug
use
-#1 drug problem by: number of people abusing it, number of injuries &
injury-related deaths, money spent, economic costs
⩥ Alcohol use Answer: -alcohol is a central nervous system depressant
-impairs brain functions & motor skills (increased risk of injuries and
risk of alcohol poisoning)
-damage to developing fetus (fetal alcohol syndrome)
-increased risk of liver disease, certain cancers, stroke, and alcohol
dependance/alcoholism
⩥ Drinking Levels Answer: Moderate drinking: up to 1 drink/day for
women; up to 2 drinks/day for men
Binge drinking: pattern of drinking that brings BAC to 0.08 g/dL, 4
drinks in 2 hours for women; 5 drinks in 2 hours for men, 5+ drinks on
same occasion on at least 1 day in the past 30 days
,Heavy drinking: 5+ drinks on same occasion on each of 5 or more days
in the past 30 days
⩥ Alcohol Poisoning Answer: -Person stops breathing....death
-Survivors can suffer irreversible brain damage
Signs:
-mental confusion
-stupor
-coma
-person cannot be roused
-vomiting
-seizures
-slow breathing
-hypothermia
-paleness or bluish skin color
⩥ Alcohol Abuse vs. Alcoholism Answer: Alcohol abuse: drinking leads
to problems (at work, school, home, in personal relationships, with the
law, or with risk-taking), but person is NOT PHYSICALLY
DEPENDENT ON ALCOHOL
, Alcoholism: drinking causes serious problems, yet person keeps
drinking
-Physical dependence
-tolerance: need more alcohol to feel drunk
-stopping leads to withdrawal symptoms
⩥ Alcohol Abuse Primary Prevention Answer: -education
-taxes
-age restrictions (21+)
-law enforcement
-marketing restrictions
⩥ Alcohol Use Secondary & Tertiary Prevention Answer: -education
-taxes
-mutual support groups (AA)
-rehabilitation facilities
-behavioral therapies/counseling
-law enforcement
⩥ Prescription Stimulant Use: Adderall Answer: -combination of
amphetamine & dextroamphetamine
(central nervous system stimulants, restores balance of certain
neurotransmitters)
