Substance abuse Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the pupils for alcohol abuse
A
dilated
2
Q
Are people who abuse alcohol alert or sleepy
A
sleepy
3
Q
5 As for tobacco use
A
Ask
Advise
Assess
Asist
Arrange
4
Q
MOA of varenicline
A
partial agonist of alpha 4 beta 2 nicotinic receptor
5
Q
what electrolyte abnormality do ppl w delirium tremens commonly have which increases risk of seizures
A
hypomagnesemia
6
Q
tx for delirium tremens
A
medical emergency
IV benzo (lorazepam, diazepam) + fluids, thiamine, folate, multivitamin