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Stephanie was on medication for a cough when she was tested for alcohol levels using the PBT. Though she did not consume much alcohol, what could be the possible reason for a high reading?

A. The device was faulty.
B. She exhaled into the device mouthpiece superficially.
C. The medication contained molecules similar to ethanol.
D. Stephanie’s lungs are infected.

User Karadur
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I think C would be a reasonable answer
User Alexis Benichoux
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Answer:

It's C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Edmentum/PLATO

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