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mrsjacobs44

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Your patient tells you her husband has a serious drinking problem. Which statement tells you she may be in a codependent relationship?
 
  A.
  I've reached my limit with his drinking.
  B.
  I called his job and told them he was sick when he couldn't go to work.
  C.
  The kids are ashamed of their father. I feel bad about that.
  D.
  He is drinking less this week.

Question 2

Which drug cannot be given if the patient reports alcohol intake in the last 24 hours?
 
  A.
  Chlorpromazine
  B.
  Chlordiazepoxide
  C.
  Disulfiram
  D.
  Risperidone


dawsa925

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
This response shows that the wife is covering for her husband so he doesn't have to take responsibility for his actions. Response D is more denial. Responses A and C are indications of facing the reality of this situation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Disulfiram (Antabuse) is used to treat alcoholism by producing severe adverse effects in the presence of alcohol. Responses A and D are antipsychotics, and response B is an antianxiety medication used to treat alcohol withdrawal.


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