ALCOHOLISM

Question 1

What is alcohol withdrawal?

Answer 1

The changes the body goes through after a person suddenly stops drinking after a prolonged and heavy alcohol use.

Question 2

What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?

Answer 2

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Tachycardia
Tremor and anxiety
Insomnia
Anorexia
Hallucination

Question 3

What are is the difference of mild and severe alcohol withdrawal?

Answer 3

Mild - show up 6hrs after last drink

Severe - 12 to 24hrs after last drink

Question 4

How do you diagnose Alcohol Withdrawal?

Answer 4

Physical and psychological assessment

CIWA-Ar (assess severity)

Question 5

How is Alcohol Withdrawal treated?

Answer 5

SEDATIVES: Benzodiazepine or Carbamazepine

Clomethiazole (only use in inpatient settings)

Question 6

What is Delirium Tremens?

Answer 6

Acute confusion also state which results 48-72hrs after your last drink

Question 7

What are the signs and symptoms of Delirium Tremens?

Answer 7

Hallucinations and Delusions
Confusion
Tachycardia 
Hypertension
Fever
Heavy Sweating

Question 8

What are the complications of Delirium Tremens?

Answer 8

Seizure if left untreated

Question 9

How is Delirium Tremens treated?

Answer 9

SEDATIVE: Oral Lorazepam

Use Paranteral Lorazepam or Haloperidol (antipsychotic) if symptoms persist or oral medication decline