Substance Abuse

Question 1

What contributes to physicians under diagnosing the alcoholic patient

Answer 1

1. they have a job and family
2. they come for minor physical problems
3. the physician themselves drink heavily and don’t recognize it.
4. they consider alcoholism as a weakness not a disease
5. denial by the pt

Question 2

Which screening questionnaire screens for sensitivity of alcholism

Answer 2

1. MAST

2. CAGE

Question 3

If a pt shows up and smells of alcohol we have look at communication, openness and accurate _____taking and listen to their story

Answer 3

history

Question 4

Doing a physical examination tells you a lot such as _____ or atrial fibrillation, or fluctuating BP’s or tremors.

Answer 4

rosacia on the face

Question 5

Lab tests look for what to raise suspicion?

Answer 5

comprehensive metabolic panel. If GGT is found that is the most specific acute finding. Also looking at MCB levels that looks at blood cells.

Question 6

Which is a cholesterol test that raises suspicion.

Answer 6

HDL is good cholesterol that prevents heart attacks. Alcohol raises this. Elevated CA125 also raises suspicion.

Question 7

Intervention needs ____ facts and dates and then you need a plan that is covered by the insurance plan.

Answer 7

individual

Question 8

There could be a detox period for an impatient treatment program. Or a recovery _____

Answer 8

home

Question 9

Chemical dependency is prevalent in our society in every field. What could we do?

Answer 9

Don’t use opiod or stimulant to study. Just trying it once can get you addicted? 1 out of 6.