A patient who drinks more than 10 alcoholic beverages per day is admitted to the hospital. Twelve hours after admission, the nurse should assess the patient for abstinence syndrome which manifests as 1 2 3

Muscle cramps, tremors, and tachycardia

Hyperventilation, chest pain, and ptosis

Increased urination, dry cough, and hypothermia

Epistaxis, ascites, and exophthalmos

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale: Abstinence syndrome (withdrawal) from alcohol is characterized by symptoms such as muscle cramps, tremors, and tachycardia.
Choice B rationale: Hyperventilation, chest pain, and ptosis are not typical manifestations of alcohol withdrawal.
Choice C rationale: Increased urination, dry cough, and hypothermia are not characteristic of alcohol withdrawal.
Choice D rationale: Epistaxis, ascites, and exophthalmos are not specific to alcohol withdrawal and may indicate other health issues.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale: A blood pressure reading of 130/80 mmHg is within the normal range and would not be a priority to report.
Choice B rationale: Expiratory wheezing is a potential adverse effect of propranolol, especially in patients with a history of asthma or other respiratory conditions. It should be reported promptly to the provider.
Choice C rationale: Hunger and thirst are not typically associated with adverse effects of propranolol.
Choice D rationale: A pulse of 98 beats/min is within the normal range and would not be a priority to report.

A. Loquaciousness, altered judgment, and euphoria. B. Confusion, nystagmus, and abnormal eye movements C. Cramps, hallucinations and intense tremors D. Nausea, copious vomiting, flushing and headache.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Loquaciousness, altered judgment, and euphoria are not typical findings of a disulfiram reaction.
Choice B rationale: Confusion, nystagmus, and abnormal eye movements are not typical findings of a disulfiram reaction.
Choice C rationale: Cramps, hallucinations, and intense tremors are not typical findings of a disulfiram reaction.
Choice D rationale: This is correct. Nausea, copious vomiting, flushing, and headache are classic symptoms of a disulfiram reaction (acetaldehyde syndrome) when alcohol is consumed while taking disulfiram (Antabuse).

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