07-03-2010, 04:59 PM
A 59 year old man comes to the physician because he has had malaise, fatigue, and anorexia since losing his job 3 months ago. Serum gamma glutamyltransderase (GGT) activity is increased, which of the following questions is most appropriate to initiate a discussion about his use of alcohol?
a. do you think you are a problem drinker?
b. how much do you drink in a typical week?
c. is there something you have not told me so far?
d. so, do you like to hit the bottle sometimes?
e. what is your favorite drink?
f. you are not a drinker, are you?.
Most of the people pick B.
But I more like to go with E.
a. do you think you are a problem drinker?
b. how much do you drink in a typical week?
c. is there something you have not told me so far?
d. so, do you like to hit the bottle sometimes?
e. what is your favorite drink?
f. you are not a drinker, are you?.
Most of the people pick B.
But I more like to go with E.