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cookcarl

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A person in jail for public intoxication has been without alcohol for 12 hours. Which finding indicates that the patient may be withdrawing from alcohol?
 
  a. Irritability
  b. Nausea and vomiting
  c. Hallucinations
  d. Seizures

Question 2

How long does it take the body to metabolize a single can of beer?
 
  a. 20 minutes
  b. 30 minutes
  c. 40 minutes
  d. 60 minutes



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krakiolit

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Answer to Question 1

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Marked irritability is the early sign (6 to 12 hours after last drink) of alcohol withdrawal.

Answer to Question 2

D
The metabolization of any amount of alcohol takes approximately 1 hour.




cookcarl

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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