Question

question 43 (1 point)
shortly before leaving for a party, kristina drank two cans of an energy drink containing 200 mg caffeine each. which of the following is likely to happen at the party?
a) kristina is likely to experience an intolerance reaction of nausea and vomiting prompted by her consumption of both the energy drinks and the alcohol.
b) kristina is likely to drink much more heavily than she would have if she had not had the energy drinks.
c) kristina is likely to pass out after having only two or three drinks.
d) kristina is likely to feel exhausted and leave the party early.

Explanation:

Caffeine masks the depressant effects of alcohol. When someone has both (as Kristina might at the party - energy drinks have caffeine, and parties often have alcohol), they may not feel as intoxicated as they actually are. This can lead them to drink more alcohol than they would if they had not consumed caffeine - thinking they are more sober than they are.

• Option A: Intolerance reactions (nausea, vomiting) from just two energy drinks (400mg caffeine) and some alcohol at a party is not a typical immediate reaction.
• Option C: Passing out after two - three drinks is not directly related to prior energy drink (caffeine) consumption in a way that would cause this.
• Option D: Caffeine is a stimulant. While its effects can wear off, having two energy drinks (a stimulant) before a party is more likely to mask fatigue (from alcohol) rather than cause early exhaustion.

Answer:

B. Kristina is likely to drink much more heavily than she would have if she had not had the energy drinks.