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Lobcity

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A new patient with a history of alcoholism is in the ER with agitation, vomiting, and tremors. He tells you he had his last drink 24 hours ago. Which medication would most likely be ordered?
 
  A.
  Chlordiazepoxide
  B.
  Disulfiram
  C.
  Chlorpromazine
  D.
  Naloxone hydrochloride

Question 2

Poor impulse control, rapid speech, and hypertension are most characteristic of abusing which substance?
 
  A.
  Alcohol
  B.
  Heroin
  C.
  Cocaine
  D.
  LSD


cascooper22

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
This medication is often initially used to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Response B is a treatment for alcoholism not withdrawal. Response C is an antipsychotic and response D is used in opioid addiction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
These three symptoms are common with a stimulant such as cocaine. They could occur with the other substances but are not the hallmark symptoms.


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