Alcohol dependence Flashcards
1
Q
What can withdrawal in elderly patients cause
A
Seizures, delirium tremens and death
2
Q
What can be given to reduce effect of withdrawal
A
Long acting benzos or carbamazepine when LA benzos are contraindicated
3
Q
What if there is agitation and hallucinations with alcohol withdrawal
A
Give antipsychotics
4
Q
What is given to prevent relapse
A
Acamprosate + naltrexone
Alternative - disulfiram
5
Q
What is delirium tremens
A
Severe form of ethanol withdrawal
6
Q
What is given in delirium tremens
A
Oral lorazepam
