When a Patient First Began Using Alcohol, Two Drinks Produced

question 34

Multiple Choice

When a patient first began using alcohol, two drinks produced relaxation and drowsiness. After 1 year, four drinks are needed to achieve the same response. Why has this change occurred?

• A) Tolerance has developed.
• B) Antagonistic effects are evident.
• C) Metabolism of the alcohol is now delayed.
• D) The pharmacokinetics of the alcohol has changed.