Acute alcohol withdrawal Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ratio of AST to ALT in alcohlic hepatitis?
A
AST:ALT >2
2
Q
Aside from raised AST and ALT, which other biomarker is raised in alcohlism?
A
GGT
3
Q
List three complications/effects of alcoholism
A
Cirrhosis Pancreatitis PUD Carcinoma Gastritis Wernicke's encephalopathy Arrhythmias Dilated cardiomyopathy HTN Macrocytic anaemia
4
Q
Two symptoms of wernicke’s?
A
confusion
ataxia
opthalmoplegia
5
Q
Two signs of alcohol withdrawal?
A
tachy, hypo, tremor, confusion, hallucinations, seizure
6
Q
Treatment for alcohol withdrawal?
A
lorazepam
thiamine
7
Q
Treatment of alcoholic hepatitis?
A
stop alcohol
pabrinex- B vits
optimise nutrition
rx withdrawal
8
Q
Three symptoms/signs of alcoholic hepatitis?
A
anorexia
ascites
jaundice
hepatomegaly
