Driving and drinking accounts for large numbers of motor vehicle accidents. In an effort to prevent this, most states have limit laws governing the level of alcohol which is allowed in the blood stream of a driver. In most states this level is:

0.10%

0.5%%

0.08%

0.12%

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. 0.10%
This was the legal limit in the past, but not currently in most states.

B. 0.5%
A level of 0.5% would likely result in coma or death.

C. 0.08%
This is the current legal limit in most U.S. states for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) when operating a motor vehicle.

D. 0.12%
Higher than the legal limit. A person with this BAC would be considered legally impaired.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. heroin:
Heroin is an illegal opioid with no accepted medical use in most countries. It acts on opioid receptors and replaces endorphins, leading to intense euphoria and high addiction potential.

B. laudanum:
A historic opioid tincture used in the 19th century for pain and diarrhea; rarely abused today.

C. morphine:
A potent opioid used medically for pain management. Abuse is possible but it's not the most commonly abused opioid.

D. codeine:
A milder opioid used medically in cough syrups and for pain. Less commonly abused than heroin.

A. Increased appetite and weight gain B. Increased heart rate C. Low energy and decreased reaction times D. Increased sleepiness

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Increased appetite and weight gain
Meth typically causes appetite suppression and weight loss.

B. Increased heart rate
Meth is a potent stimulant, and tachycardia (increased heart rate) is a common and dangerous sign.

C. Low energy and decreased reaction times
These are signs of depressant use or withdrawal, not stimulant intoxication.

D. Increased sleepiness
Meth causes insomnia and hyperactivity, not sleepiness.

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Driving and drinking accounts for large numbers of motor vehicle accidents. In an effort to prevent this, most states have limit laws governing the level of alcohol which is allowed in the blood stream of a driver. In most states this level is:

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is B

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