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Roberto Jaramillo
on Dec 10, 2024Verified
An inpatient at a hospital is going through detoxification. To reduce severe alcohol withdrawal reactions such as delirium tremens and seizures, the clinician would MOST likely administer:
A) antianxiety drugs.
B) sedatives.
C) antidepressant drugs.
D) antipsychotic drugs.
Delirium Tremens
A critical type of alcohol withdrawal characterized by abrupt and intense alterations in mental or neurological functions.
Detoxification
Systematic and medically supervised withdrawal from a drug.
Antianxiety Drugs
Psychotropic drugs that help reduce tension and anxiety. Also called minor tranquilizers or anxiolytics.
- Describe the significance of behavioral therapy and drugs in the treatment of substance use issues.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the significance of behavioral therapy and drugs in the treatment of substance use issues.