Alcohol dependance Flashcards
1
Q
What are some symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
A
tremor, sweating nausea, vomiting insomnia seizures increased HR, BP and temperature delirium, hallucinations
2
Q
What is the main drug to treat alcohol withdrawal
A
Chlordiazepoxide
3
Q
What is Wernecke’s encephalopathy
A
ataxic gait, confusion, opthalmoplegia in alcoholics
4
Q
What is Korsakoff’s syndrome
A
end stage Wernicke’s - short term memory
5
Q
What non-pharmacological therapy is used to treat alcoholism
A
Motivational enhancement therapy
