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substance abuse 3
conym5 - 11-16-09 12:33
A college freshman, who has never consumed more than one
occasional beer in his life, is challenged to drink a large quantity of
alcohol during his fraternity
house’s hazing ritual.
Q. In a nontolerant person, signs of intoxication usually appear when
the blood alcohol level reaches
conym5 - 11-16-09 12:33
A college freshman, who has never consumed more than one
occasional beer in his life, is challenged to drink a large quantity of
alcohol during his fraternity
house’s hazing ritual.
Q. In a nontolerant person, signs of intoxication usually appear when
the blood alcohol level reaches
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: substance abuse 3
conym5 - 11-16-09 17:30 Behavioral changes, slowing of motor performance, and decrease in the
ability to think clearly may appear with a blood alcohol level as low as
20–30 mg/dL. blood alcohol level over 400
mg/dL can produce respiratory failure, coma, and death. Due to tolerance,
chronic heavy drinkers can present with fewer symptoms even with blood
alcohol levels greater than 500 mg/dL.
#9
Re: substance abuse 3 conym5 - 12-23-09 08:58 # 300 mg/dL: Stuporous, able to be aroused only briefly by strong physical stimulus (such as a face slap or deep pinch), deep snoring
# 400 mg/dL: Comatose, not able to be aroused, incontinent (wets self), low blood pressure, irregular breathing
# 500 mg/dL: Death possible, either from cessation of breathing, excessively low blood pressure, or vomit entering the lungs without the presence of the protective reflex to cough it out
#24
Re: substance abuse 3 mtniharika - 04-29-10 09:44 My answer is: c.
A person is said to suffer from alcohol intoxication when the quantity of alcohol the person consumes exceeds the individual's tolerance for alcohol and produces behavioral or physical abnormalities.
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Re: substance abuse 3 babbu5508 - 05-22-10 03:28 My answer is: a.
Q. In a nontolerant person, signs of intoxication usually appear when
the blood alcohol level reaches
a. a. 20–30 mg/dL
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