GP - drugs & alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
What are some complications of alcohol abuse?
A
Alcohol Dependance syndome
Wernicke encephalopathy
Korsakoff’s syndrome
Delerium tremens
2
Q
What are the 2 medications to treat heroin addiction?
A
methadone
buprenorphine
3
Q
What are the 2 medications to treat alcohol withdrawal?
A
pabrinex
anatabuse
4
Q
What questions/questionnaries would you use to assess alchol use?
A
CAGE/AUDIT questionnaire
- How often do you drink alcohol?
- How many drinks each time?
- How often >/= 6 drinks?