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JGIBBSON

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Which of the following populations are at risk for substance abuse? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Adolescents
  b. Older adults
  c. Health care providers
  d. Individuals with acute pain
  e. Dual-diagnosis psychiatric patients
  f. Vietnam veterans
  g. Individuals with chronic pain
  h. Athletes

Question 2

A patient is brought to the emergency care center after experiencing an overdose of barbiturates. What symptom is an anticipated effect of barbiturate overdose?
 
  a. Hypertension
  b. Hyperpyrexia
  c. Bradycardia
  d. Respiratory depression


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

ANS: A, B, C, E, F, G, H
A number of populations are at risk for substance abuse: adolescents, older adults, health care providers, dual-diagnosis psychiatric patients, Vietnam veterans, individuals with chronic pain, and athletes. Individuals with acute pain, which is usually of limited duration, are not considered to be at risk for substance abuse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Toxic doses of barbiturates lead to stupor and respiratory depression.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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