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Themember4

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In a patient hospitalized with acute alcohol withdrawal, the nurse would expect to administer which class of drugs?
 
  a. Opioids
  b. Antidepressants
  c. Benzodiazepines
  d. Barbiturates

Question 2

The major difference between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse is the:
 
  a. amount of alcohol consumed.
  b. presence of craving.
  c. type of alcohol consumed.
  d. tolerance and withdrawal.


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Edwyer

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d


Themember4

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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