Police Bring a Patient to the Emergency Department After an Automobile

question 22

Multiple Choice

Police bring a patient to the emergency department after an automobile accident. The patient demonstrates ataxia and slurred speech. The blood alcohol level is 0.50 mg%. Considering the relationship between the behaviour and blood alcohol level, which conclusion is most probable?

• A) The patient rarely drinks alcohol.
• B) The patient has a high tolerance to alcohol.
• C) The patient has been treated with disulfiram (Antabuse).
• D) The patient has ingested both alcohol and sedative drugs recently.

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