Medical Advisory Notes Flashcards

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Medical Advisory Notes

Individuals who have taken hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin, etc., shall be monitored closely for at least ___ hours from the time the drug was taken

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What is characterized by physical and mental symptoms that can occur after a person discontinues consuming high doses of alcohol.

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AWS - Alcohol withdrawal syndrome

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Symptoms of AWS appear within?

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6 to 12 hours after a person’s last consumption of alcohol

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Definition: a condition that can be caused by drug or alcohol intoxication, psychiatric illness, or a combination of both.

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Excited delirium

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