A Patient Is Comatose After Ingesting Six Codeine Tablets

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is comatose after ingesting six codeine tablets.The patient's friend says,"Often my friend drinks along with taking more of the drug than is prescribed." Use of alcohol with this drug:

• A) has a synergistic effect.
• B) diminishes the drug's effect.
• C) causes no effect.
• D) stimulates metabolism of the drug.

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