Chp 38 Flashcards
0
Q
Alcohol has what effects on the brain?
A
Depression of CNS and activation of reward circuit
1
Q
What is the most commonly used and abused drug is the US?
A
Alcohol
2
Q
When alcohol depresses cortical function it also impairs?
A
Motor function
3
Q
Two neuropsychiatric syndromes commonly seen in alcoholics are?
A
Wernickes and korsakoffs
4
Q
Alcohol induced liver damage an progress from?
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Fatty liver to hepatitis to cirrhosis
5
Q
The diuretic effect of alcohol is due to promotion of urine formation by?
A
Inhibiting the release of ADH
6
Q
What BAC defines intoxication?
A
.08
7
Q
What are the three drugs in the u.s for maintenance of abstinence from alcohol?
A
Disulfiram, naltrexone and acomprostate
