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An elderly man who lives with his adult son was diagnosed a year ago with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The physician never discussed alcohol. The man gets angry when the son discusses his condition, and he drinks.
 
  The father drank all his life, but neither man considered it a
  problem. What does this information suggest?
  A. The man has a co-occurrence of Alzheimer's disease and
  alcoholism.
  B. The man very likely has an AUD and alcohol-related dementia.
  C. The man is at risk for an AUD but probably does not have one.
  D. The son is in denial about his father's alcoholism.

Question 2

You are assessing a 63 year old man who has smoked marijuana almost daily for 40 years. Throughout his life, he has been drinking alcohol once or twice a month, usually more than five drinks.
 
  He says
  he uses alcohol and marijuana but does not have a substance use
  problem. What might you recommend?
  A. A physical health examination
  B. AUD awareness education
  C. A physical health examination and awareness education on
  alcohol and marijuana
  D. A physical health examination, awareness education on alcohol
  and marijuana, and discussions about treatment for his
  substance use disorders



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thall411

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D




joblessjake

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
:D TYSM


pratush dev

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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