A New Patient with a History of Alcoholism Is in the Emergency

question 3

Multiple Choice

A new patient with a history of alcoholism is in the emergency department (ED) with agitation, vomiting, and tremors. He tells you he had his last drink 24 hours ago. Which medication would most likely be ordered?

• A)Chlordiazepoxide
• B)Disulfiram
• C)Chlorpromazine
• D)Naloxone hydrochloride

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the maximum price consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the actual price they do pay.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or utility gained from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction received from consuming a certain amount of goods or services.

Marginal Utility

The change in satisfaction or benefit derived by consuming an additional unit of a good or service.