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abarnes

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is brought to the emergency department with suspected alcohol overdose. Which indicator should be used to support this conclusion?
 
  a. Smell of alcohol on the breath
  b. Report of the significant other
  c. Blood alcohol level
  d. Pupillary constriction

Question 2

A patient with a history of heavy alcohol use should avoid:
 
  a. caffeine.
  b. dairy products.
  c. acetaminophen.
  d. antihypertensives.


Missbam101

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

c

Answer to Question 2

c


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