Multiple Choice
A patient with a chief complaint of palpitations reports excessive alcohol intake over the past 10 years.Which of the following is most useful in understanding the possible relationship between his substance abuse and his symptoms?
A) Prolonged use of alcohol can lead to neurological damage.
B) Increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is associated with daily intake of 2 oz of alcohol.
C) Prolonged use of alcohol can interfere with normal pump function and electrical activity of the heart.
D) Liver disease is a common finding in patients with a history of alcohol abuse.
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