Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
Agent that is metabolized to acetaldehyde by alcohol dehydrogenase and microsomal ethanol-oxidizing system (MEOS)
A
Ethanol
2
Q
System that increases in activity with chronic exposure and may contribute to tolerance
A
Microsomal ethanol-oxidizing system (MEOS)
3
Q
The most common neurologic abnormality in chronic alcoholics
A
Peripheral neuropathy (also excessive alcohol use is associated with HTN, anemia, and MI)