Recreational drugs Flashcards

1
Q

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms

A
By and pulse up 
Sweating 
Shaking
Agitation
Confusion
Hallucinations 
Seizures
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2
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CIWA IS

A

Gold standard alcohol withdrawal scale

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3
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CIWA limitations

A

Is subjective

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4
Q

CIWA 10 scale score 10 what do you do

A

Give benzos

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5
Q

CIWA scale 20 give what

A

Admit

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6
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Differentials

A

Aspiration pneumonia

Wernicke korsakoff

Skinny

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7
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Care for patients in alcohol withdrawal

A

Well lit room
Reassurance
1:1 nursing
Decreasing regime of benzodiazepines

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8
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Who’s at risk of delirium tremors

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History of DTs
History of seizures
Acute medical illness

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9
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Drugs for prevention

A

Pabrinex IV 1 ampoules once a day for 3 days

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