A Patient Is Admitted in a Comatose State After Ingesting

question 38

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted in a comatose state after ingesting five capsules of lorazepam. A friend of the patient says, "Often my friend drinks, along with taking more of the drug than is prescribed." What is the effect of the use of alcohol with this drug?

• A) The drug's metabolism is stimulated.
• B) The drug's effect is diminished.
• C) A synergistic effect occurs.
• D) There is no effect.

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