To Prevent a Severe Withdrawal Reaction from Alcohol, the Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

To prevent a severe withdrawal reaction from alcohol, the nurse explains that drugs from the benzodiazepine group are given because these agents

• A) cause less nausea and vomiting.
• B) cause less respiratory depression.
• C) inhibit the urge to drink.
• D) raise the blood pressure.

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Definitions:

"Little Albert" Study

An experiment conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner that demonstrated classical conditioning in humans by showing how an infant named Albert became conditioned to fear a white rat.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a conditioned stimulus that occurs because of previous conditioning, as demonstrated in classical conditioning experiments.

Unconditioned Response

Natural, automatic reaction to a stimulus that occurs without any need for prior learning or conditioning.

Loud Noise

A sound that is significantly high in volume and can potentially cause hearing damage or discomfort.