Your 20-year-old patient has just been admitted through the emergency department with a blood alcohol level of 520 mg/dl. What potential side effect of alcohol overconsumption should you be most concerned about?
a. Disinhibition
b. Nausea and vomiting
c. Abusive behavior
d. Respiratory arrest
ANS: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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