Substance Abuse Might Be Suspected in a Patient Who Has

question 25

Multiple Choice

Substance abuse might be suspected in a patient who has a(n) :

• A) Abnormal liver function test and a gastrointestinal (GI) bleed.
• B) Positive syphilis screen and varicose veins.
• C) Fungal infection and a potassium level of 4.2. mEq/L.
• D) Decreased albumin level and creatinine level of 1.2 mg/dl.

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Definitions:

Activated Charcoal

A form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions, often used in medical treatments and to purify liquids or gases.

Less-Restrictive Interventions

Interventions that aim to minimize constraints or restrictions on patients while ensuring safety and therapeutic benefits.

Emergency Application

The use of measures or processes in urgent situations requiring immediate medical or health intervention.

IV Infusion Pump

A medical device used to deliver fluids, such as nutrients and medications, directly into a patient’s bloodstream at controlled rates.