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A patient has been hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse after being arrested and jailed for the past 24 hours. The patient is experiencing severe muscle and abdominal cramps, seizures, and acute psychosis due to abrupt withdrawal.
 
  Which of the following drug classes is the most likely cause of these severe and potentially fatal withdrawal symptoms?
  A) Amphetamines
  B) Sedativehypnotic drugs
  C) Benzodiazepines
  D) Opioids

Question 2

A 58-year-old man has recently been prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) in an effort to reduce his cholesterol levels.
 
  The man has acknowledged the potentially harmful effects of hyperlipidemia and is motivated to make changes to resolve this health problem. What advice should the nurse give to this patient?
  A) It's a good idea to keep your intake of saturated fat to a bare minimum.
  B) I'll give you the names of some salt substitutes that you can start using to season your food.
  C) A low-fat diet is a good idea, and the animal sources of fat are always preferable to plant sources.
  D) Try to get most of your food energy from protein sources rather than carbohydrates.



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coreycathey

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




Metfan725

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


skipfourms123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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