An Accurate Definition of Delirium Tremens Is ____

question 76

Multiple Choice

An accurate definition of delirium tremens is ____.

• A) a life-threatening withdrawal symptoms that can result from chronic alcohol use
• B) a chronic alcohol intake of more than two drinks per day for men and more than one drink per day for women
• C) a lower-risk pattern of alcohol intake (no more than one or two drinks per day)
• D) a substance that causes a slowing of responses and generalized depression of the central nervous system

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding across the lifespan.

Language

A system of symbols, sounds, and rules used for communication among humans, which can be verbal, written, or gestured.

Early Childhood Education

The pedagogical approach to teaching young children up until the age of eight.

Preoperational Children

Refers to the stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children ages 2 to 7 are acquiring language but cannot yet perform logical operations.