Alcohol Use Disorder Flashcards
- Whats the definition of 1 standard drink ?
- Whats considered binge drinking in men and women ?
- Heavy drinking?
- 12 fl oz of regular beer . 8-9 fl oz of malt liquor 7% alc , 5 fl oz of table wine (12% alc), 1.5 fl oz shot of 80 proof spirits (hard liquor! about 40% alc)
- > = 5 drinks for men >= 4 drinks for women , on the same occasion on at least 1 day in the past 30 days
- Heavy drinking : binge drinking >= 5 days in the past 30 days
TX of Alcohol Intoxication : For the following sx’s, state the treatment
- Hypotension (5)
- Hypoglycemia
- Respiratory Acidosis (2)
- Coma (3)
- IV fluids w/electrolytes, MVI, thiamine 100mg, and folic acid 1mg, antiemetics
- 50% glucose (50 mL) IV push, give thiamine first
- Endotracheal intubation , Narcan
- Naloxone 0.4mg q2-3 mins, max 10mg
gastric lavage, hemodialysis
Alcohol Withdrawal Sx’s :
1. >=2 within several hours to a few days
- Name 8 sx’s
Withdrawal sx timeline :
For each phase, state sx’s and the time of appearance after ETOH cessation
- Phase 1
- Phase 2
- Phase 3
- Phase 4
- Autonomic hyperactivity
incr hand tremor
insomnia
N/V
Transient hallucinations or illusions
Psychomotor agitation
Anxiety
Gen Tonic CLonic seizures - Insomnia, tremors, anxiety, GI uspet, HA, sweating, palpitations, anorexia
-6-12 hrs - Hallucinations (visual, tactile, auditory)
-12-24 hrs. resolve within 48 hrs - Seizures . 24-48 hrs. , may occur as early as 2hrs
- Delirium Tremens (DTs)
-hallucinations, disorientation, Tachycardia/HTN, fever/sweating, agitation
-48-72 hrs, sx’s peak at 5 days
TX of withdrawal :
1. What are the 3 med classes?
- Whats the gold standard to treat withdrawal?
- Name 4 benzos and their onset of action for PO route
- Which 2 have active metabolites?
- Which 3 are metabolized outside the liver?
- Which BZD’s would you choose for a patient that DOES NOT HAVE SIGNIF HEPATIC DYSFUNCTION?
- Which two would u choose if ur patient had signif hepatic dysfunction, is elderly, or had delirium?
- BZD’s, ANTI hypertensives(CLonidine), Anticonvulsants (Carbam, VPA, Gabapentin, phenobarb)
- BZD’s
- Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) – Intermediate
Diazepam (valium) - Very fast
Lorazepam (Ativan) – Intermediate
Oxazepam (Serax) – Slow - Chlordiazepoxide , and Diazepam
- Lorazepam, Oxazepam, Temazepam
- Chlordiazepoxide, Diazepam
- Lorazepam, Oxazepam
BDZ’s : Patient COunseling Points
1. Should only be used?
2. Common ae’s?
3. Dont take with __ or __ due to decr respiration
4. Risk for ? (3)
5. Elderly ?
6. What agent can u use for severe withdrawal, in bzd refractory withdrawal, or patients with CI for bzd’s?
- Short term
- Dizzy, confusion, memory loss, drowsy or blurred vision, dont drive after taking
- Alc, opiates,
- abuse, dependence, withdrawal
- Incr risk of ae’s
- Phenobarb
Phenobarbital :
1) AE’s?
2) CI?s
3) Induces which CYPS?
GABAPENTIN :
1. need to dose adjust for?
- Bradycardia, hypotension, confusion, drowsy, syncope
- Barbiturate hypersensitivity, porphyria, severe respiratory depression/pulm insufficiency, RENAL AND HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT
- 450, 2c9, 2c19, 3a4, , UGT, PGP
- CrCL < 60
ADJUNCTIVE THERAPY FOR WITHDRAWAL:
1. Assess for ? (3)
2. 30 days of? (3)
PREVENTING WERNICKE-KORSAKOFF :
1. Caused by ?
2. Wernicke’s enceph sx’s? (Reversible)
3. How do we prevent this?
- Hydration , electrolytes, nutrtition
- MVI daily, folic acid 1 mg daily , thiamine 100mg daily
- Thiamine deficiency
- confuson, ataxia, nystagmus (pupil abnorms)
- Thiamine 100mg IM or slow IV push before IV fluids containing dextrose for 3-5 days
Signs/Sx’s of ALc Use Disorder :
-Problematic pattern of use leading to clinically signif impairment or distress within 12 months with >=2
1. drinking ___ or over ___
2. Persistant ___ efforts to cut down
3. Much time spent in activities to ?
4. C__
5. Recurrent use when ___
6. T
7. W
8. continued use despite knowing its causing or worsening a __
Pharmacotherapy for ALCOHOL ABSTINENCE :
- These are used in addition to ?
- First line ?
- 2ND LINE?
- larger amounts, longer period than intended
- desire/unsuccessful
- obtain, use or recover from effects
- craving
- physically hazardous
- tolerance
- withdrawal
- recurrent medical or mental health prob
- Psychosocial interventions (CBT,MET, Support groups, behavioral couples therapy )
- Naltrexone, Topiramate
- Acamprosate, gabapentin, disulfiram
Naltrexone : (Revia, Vivitrol)
1. Mu opioid receptor antag that blocks ___, reduces __ and decreases? (2)
- Do not initiate until ?
- AE’s?
- CI’s? (4)
- DDI’s? (3)
- Monitoring? (2 for efficacy and toxicity)
- pleasurable effects of alcohol, cravings, heavy drinking + drinking frequency
- opioid free for 7-10 days
- GI UPSET, HA, Sedation, INSOMNIA, depression, anxiety, HEPATOTOXIC, Inj site rxns (IM formulation )
- Naltrexone hypersensitivity, concurrent use of opioids or in opioid withdrawal, acute hepatitis or liver failure
- Opioids, Disulfiram (Hepatotoxicity), Anticoags (specific to naltrexone IM)
- Efficacy : alc cravings, intake
Toxicity : LFTS, psych sx’s
NALTREXONE : COUNSELING
1. Must be ___ free for how long ?
2. Opioid pain meds will not be ?
3. Carry ___
4. Take with ___
5. report changes in mood or signs of __
6. Recc in addition to ?
- opioid free, 7-10 days
- effective while on naltrexone (may need to discontinue med prior to painful procedure x 3 days)
- wallet card indicating usage of naltrexone
- food if GI upset
- Jaundice
- Psychosocial interventions
Topiramate (TOPAMAX)
1. Common ae’s?
2. Rare ae’s?
3. CI”s?
4. DDI’s?
5. Monitoring ?
6. Patient counseling on ae’s? (7)
7. DO NOT ____ , and report changes in ?
8. Has __ dosing adjustments if you’re > 60 and CrCl < 70
Recc in ADDITION to psychosocial interventions
- Nystagmus, increased eye pressure, paresthesias, sedation, dizziness, memory impairment, GI upset, anorexia, taste abnormalities, wt loss, metabolic acidosis, oligohydrosis, Nephrolithiasis!!!, elevated LFTs!
- AV block, pancytopenia, psychosis, suicidal ideations
- Abrupt discontinuation
- Metformin, HCTZ, CNS depressants, Induces CYP 3a4 (Contraceptives, amlodipine, lurasidone)
- Efficacy : alc cravings,, intake
Toxic : Renal function!!, LFTS, Psychosis, SI - Sedation , poor mem, mental slowing, changes in vision, weight loss, numbness/tingling, KIDNEY STONES so stay well hydrated
- abruptly stop, mood or SI
- renal dose adjutsments
Acamprosate (Campral):
-Better for pt’s who are abstinent, mainly just reduces cravings*
1. Has ___
2. AE’s?
3. CI’s? (2)
4. DDI’s?
5. Monitoring Efficacy vs toxicty
6. Counseling points for patients?
-Dont ___, take with __, report changes in __
7. ACcording to conference, this is the preferred agent in ?
8. Do not initiate until ___
- renal dose adjustments if CrCL 30-50 , and if < 60kg
- Diarrhea, nausea, bloating, insomnia, anxiety, depression
- Acamprosate hypersensitivity, renal impairment of <30 mL/min
- Naltrexone INCR AUC of acamprosate (not rlly signif)
- Effic : alc intake, Toxicity : renal function, psych sx’s
- crush tabs, food if GI upset occurs, mood
- Pt’s with Liver dysfunction
- Achieved abstinence
Gabapentin (neurontin) :
1. WHen is it used?
2. has ___
3. AE’s?
4. CI’s?
5. DDI’s? (2)
6. Monitoring ?
COunseling :
7. Dose is titrated in order to ?
8. Dont ____ after taking
9. DO not abruptly ___
10. DONT TAKE WITH ? (2)
11. RIsk for ?
12. report presence of?
- Can be used in ?
- when 1st line meds are CI or ineffective
- Renal dose adjustment < 60 mL
- Common : drowsy, dizzy, ataxia, HA, periph edema, wt gain
rare : SJS, respir depression, depression, SI - Abrupt discontinuation
- CNS depressants (BZD’s, opioids, barbiturates, muscle relaxers)
Antacids!!! - Efficacy : Alc intake
Toxic : Renal function, depression , SI - Devel tolerance to sedation
- drive
- stop taking it
- alcohol or opiates
- abuse, dependence, withdrawal
- rash, changes in mood or SI
- Hepatic dysfunction (no adjustment needed)
DISULFIRAM : ANTABUSE
1. Acetaldehyde accumulation can cause which sx’s?
2. Do not initiate until ?
3. Ae’s ? common vs rare
4. CI’s? (5)
5. DDI’s?
6. MOnitoring
PATIENT COUNSELING
7. Little effect on body ___
8. Does not decr ___, but may decr overall __
9. U may get ___ if drinking while using this med
10. Avoid alc containing products ___ before initiation , while taking, and up to ___ after discontinuation
11. reports signs of ? (2)
- Flushing, HA, N/V, Palpitations, hypotension
- Alc free x 12-24 hrs
- Rash ,sedation, metallic/garlic taste, smell disturbance
Rare : blurred vision, hepatitis, neuropathy, psychosis - Ethanol ingestion, cardiac/cerebrovasc disease, coronary occlusion, renal/hepatic failure, pyschosis
- Products w/alcohol (mouthwash, cough syrup), Metronidazole or omeprazole
Inhibits CYP 2E1 : warfarin, phenytoin, isoniazid, BZD’s except for OTL bzd’s - Efficacy: alc intake
Toxic : LFTS and psychosis - without alc
- alc cravings, alc intake
- ill
- 12-24 hrs , 14 days
- psychosis or jaundice