A Patient Who Is an Active Alcoholic Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who is an active alcoholic is admitted to the hospital for surgery. The nurse reviewing orders for this patient would be correct to question which postoperative medication for this patient?

• A) Acetaminophen
• B) Diazepam
• C) Morphine
• D) Thiamine

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Definitions:

Recessive Gene

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Down's Syndrome

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