Substance abuse Flashcards

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1
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Describe the pupils for alcohol abuse

A

dilated

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2
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Are people who abuse alcohol alert or sleepy

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sleepy

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3
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5 As for tobacco use

A

Ask
Advise
Assess
Asist
Arrange

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4
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MOA of varenicline

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partial agonist of alpha 4 beta 2 nicotinic receptor

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5
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what electrolyte abnormality do ppl w delirium tremens commonly have which increases risk of seizures

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hypomagnesemia

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6
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tx for delirium tremens

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medical emergency

IV benzo (lorazepam, diazepam) + fluids, thiamine, folate, multivitamin

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