Answer to Question 1
B
Patients with alcohol on their breath should be assessed for alcohol abuse. The woman describes an amount of drinking that would put her at low risk, but alcoholics often minimize their drinking. A first step would be to get more information about how much she is drinking. The laboratory work may be indicated when the degree of suspicion is confirmed. Once alcoholism is diagnosed, she should be referred for treatment.
Answer to Question 2
D
Acetaminophen is present in many other OTC products, so patients should be cautioned about taking these with acetaminophen to avoid overdose. The adult dose is not based on height and weight and is not determined by the degree of temperature elevation.