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Deast7027

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Which assessment data poses the greatest risk for injury in a patient who abuses alcohol?
 
  a. Takes a baby aspirin each morning
  b. Uses over-the-counter antihistamines for seasonal allergies
  c. Has been taking a tricyclic antidepressant for more than 2 years
  d. Took a narcotic for 1 week to manage postdental surgery pain

Question 2

When asked, What causes alcoholism? the nurse's response will be based on the fact that:
 
  a. The response to alcohol is a result of a brain-based disorder.
  b. Alcoholism is believed to be an allergic response to the alcohol.
  c. Every individual has the same susceptibility for developing alcoholism.
  d. It is a physical response to alcohol but it's etiology is not fully understood.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Tricyclic antidepressants are strictly contraindicated with alcohol consumption because of their potential effect on cardiac function. Although aspirin increases bleeding times and anti-histamines and narcotics increase sedation, the outcome of combining alcohol and these drugs is not as dangerous as that of the correct option.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
It has been determined that alcoholism is not an allergy but rather it is recognized as a partial brain-based disorder that some brains are more susceptible to than others.




Deast7027

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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Wow, this really help

 

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