Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
What is the recommended units of alcohol per week?
A
14 units per week
2
Q
What are the liver indicators of chronic alcohol use?
A
- Elevated gammaGT
- Macrocytosis
- Low platelets
- Elevated ferritin
- Enlarged smooth edged liver on AUSS
3
Q
Name the scoring system used for alcoholic hepatitis
A
Glasgow alcoholic hepatitis score (28 day survival)
4
Q
How can alcoholic hepatitis be managed?
A
Steroids, management of infection, nutrition and abstinence
5
Q
Name the possible complications of cirrhosis
A
Variceal haemorrhage, encephalopathy and ascites
6
Q
Which law regulates the sale of alcohol in Scotland?
A
Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
7
Q
Which screening tools can be used for patients drinking above the low risk guidelines?
A
- FAST
- Paddington Alcohol Test
