Which drug is most apt to have been ingested by a young woman who comes to the emergency department with the report that although she has no recollection of the incident, she believes she was sexually assaulted at a party?
A. LAAM
B. GHB
C. ReVia
D. Clonidine
Answer: B. GHB
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A) Demonstrating concern B) Providing contact for performing procedures C) Encouraging verbal communication D) Providing brief periods for response
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A) Impacted B) Compound C) Compression D) Greenstick
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