Alcohols Flashcards

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Agent that is metabolized to acetaldehyde by alcohol dehydrogenase and microsomal ethanol-oxidizing system (MEOS)

A

Ethanol

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System that increases in activity with chronic exposure and may contribute to tolerance

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Microsomal ethanol-oxidizing system (MEOS)

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The most common neurologic abnormality in chronic alcoholics

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Peripheral neuropathy (also excessive alcohol use is associated with HTN, anemia, and MI)

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