Police Bring a Patient to the Emergency Department After an Automobile

Multiple Choice

Police bring a patient to the emergency department after an automobile accident.The patient demonstrates ataxia and slurred speech.The blood alcohol level is 500 mg%.Considering the relationship between the behavior and blood alcohol level,which conclusion is most probable? The patient:

A) rarely drinks alcohol.
B) has a high tolerance to alcohol.
C) has been treated with disulfiram (Antabuse) .
D) has ingested both alcohol and sedative drugs recently.