Severe Confusion and Autonomic Overactivity in the Form of the Sweating

question 56

Multiple Choice

Severe confusion and autonomic overactivity in the form of the sweating, heart palpitations, and trembling that occurs during alcohol withdrawal is called

• A) delirious tremens.
• B) delirium tremens.
• C) delirious tolerance.
• D) delirium tolerance.

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Definitions:

Transurethral Resection

A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the urinary bladder, prostate, or urethra, performed through the urethra.

Prostate

A gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid.

STIs

Sexually Transmitted Infections, diseases passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

Dihydrotestosterone

A potent androgen hormone that plays a role in the development of male characteristics and is produced from testosterone.