Alcohol Flashcards

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\+Overall improvement in mood and possible +euphoria                
\+Increased self-confidence
\+Increased sociability
\+Decreased anxiety
\+Shortened attention span
\+Flushed appearance
\+Impaired judgment
\+Impaired fine muscle coordination
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Euphoria stage

BAC = 0.03% to 0.12%

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+Sedation
+Impaired memory and comprehension
+Delayed reactions
+Ataxia; balance difficulty; unbalanced walk
+Blurred vision; other senses may be impaired

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Lethargy stage

BAC = 0.09% to 0.25%

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+Profound confusion
+Impaired senses
+Analgesia
+Increased ataxia; impaired speech; staggering
+Dizziness often associated with nausea (“the spins”)
+Vomiting (emesis)

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Confusion stage

BAC = 0.18% to 0.30%

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+Severe ataxia
+Lapses in and out of consciousness
+Unconsciousness
+Anterograde amnesia
+Vomiting (death may occur due to inhalation of vomit while unconscious)
+Respiratory depression (potentially life-threatening)
+Decreased heart rate (usually results in coldness and/or numbness of the limbs)
+Urinary incontinence

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Stupor stage

BAC = 0.25% to 0.40%

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+Unconsciousness (coma)
+Depressed reflexes (i.e., pupils do not respond appropriately to changes in light)
+Marked and life-threatening respiratory depression
+Markedly decreased heart rate
+Most deaths from alcohol poisoning are caused by dosage levels in this range.

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Coma stage

BAC = 0.35% to 0.80%

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