Alcohol Withdrawal Flashcards

1
Q

Alchohol Withdrawal

A

decreased inhibitory GABA

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2
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signs

A
tremor 
sweating 
tachycardia
seizures 
delirium tremens - confusion, hallucinations, fever
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3
Q

management

A

long acting benzodiazepines - chlordiazepoxide, diazepam

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