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Substance Misuse Flashcards

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What are the features of ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL?

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6-12h: Tremors, sweating, tachycardia, anxiety

36h: Peak incidence of seizures

48-72h: Peak incidence of delirium tremens

Others: Coarse tremor, confusion, delusions, auditory/visual hallucinations, fever, tachycardia

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What is the management of ALOCHOL WITHDRAWAL?

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Chlordiaxepoxide

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What is the score used for alcohol withdrawal?

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CIWA Score

Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale

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What are the scores used for alcohol screening?

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AUDIT + CAGE Questionnaire

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