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Which of the following can increase the effects of alcohol on a person?

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Fatigue, certain medications, or illness

A Drinking water
B Eating a large meal
C Sitting down
D Fatigue, certain medications, or illness

Why this is the answer

Factors such as fatigue, certain medications, illness, and dehydration can increase the effects of alcohol on a person, sometimes making them appear more impaired than their drink count alone would suggest. Many medications interact with alcohol to intensify impairment or cause dangerous reactions. Because servers cannot know a customer's full medical situation, they should base service decisions on observed signs of impairment rather than assuming a certain number of drinks is 'safe.' Awareness of these amplifying factors supports careful monitoring.

Source: Responsible Beverage Service — Factors Increasing Effects

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About this topic: Alcohol and the Body

Alcohol-and-the-body questions cover absorption, blood alcohol concentration, the factors that change it (weight, food, sex, medication) and the myths about sobering up. Understanding the physiology is what lets a server judge intoxication rather than guess. This is one of 9 Seller-Server questions on alcohol and the body, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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Which of the following can increase the effects of alcohol on a person?

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