Substance Use Disorder

Question 1

Describe the etiology & RF for addiction

Answer 1

Question 2

Describe the DSM criteria for addiction

Answer 2

Question 3

Describe the etiology of alcohol use disorder

Answer 3

Question 4

Describe the presentation of alcohol use disorder

Answer 4

Question 5

Describe the testing in alcohol use disorder

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Question 6

Describe the treatment of alcohol use disorder

Answer 6

Question 7

Describe the triad of wernicke encephalopathy

Answer 7

Question 8

Describe the treatment for wernicke’s encephalopathy

Answer 8

IV thiamine x1 week

Question 9

Describe the etiology of Benzodiazepine use disorder

Answer 9

Question 10

Describe the presentation of benzodiazepine intoxication

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Question 11

Describe the treatment for benzodiazepine intoxication

Answer 11

Question 12

Describe the etiology of cannabis use disorder

Answer 12

Question 13

Describe the presentation of cannabis intoxication/use disorder

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Question 14

Describe the labs for cannabis

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Question 15

Describe the etiology of stimulant use disorder

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Question 16

Describe the presentation of stimulant intoxication/use disorder

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Question 17

Describe the labs for stimulant use/intoxication

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Question 18

Describe the treatment for stimulant intoxication/use

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Question 19

Describe the etiology of opioid use disorder

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Question 20

Describe the presentation of opioid intoxication/use disorder & OD

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Question 21

Describe the treatment for opioid use disorder

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Question 22

Describe the etiology & presentation of ecstasy use/intoxication

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Question 23

Describe the complications & treatment for ecstasy use/intoxication

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Question 24

Describe the etiology & presentation of LSD use/intoxication

Answer 24

Question 25

Describe the etiology & presentation of ketamine use/intoxication

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Question 26

Describe the etiology & presentation of PCP use/intoxication

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Question 27

Describe the etiology & presentation of mushroom use/intoxication

Answer 27

Question 28

Describe the general etiology & presentation of withdrawal

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Question 29

Describe the presentation of alcohol withdrawal & delirium tremens

Answer 29

Question 30

Describe the presentation of benzodiazepine withdrawal & what treatment is available

Answer 30

phenobarbital for seizures

Question 31

Describe the presentation of cannabis withdrawal and treatment

Answer 31

anxiolytics for anxiety

Question 32

Describe the presentation of cocaine withdrawal

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Question 33

Describe the presentation of opioid withdrawal

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Question 34

Describe the treatment for opioid withdrawal

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Question 35

What are some AEs of naltrexone

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nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, decreased appetite

Question 36

Describe the cautions/CIs for naltrexone use

Answer 36

• avoid in long-term opioid use for pain
• abstain from opioids for 7-10 days prior to starting
• CI in acute hepatitis or liver failure
• monitor baseline LFTs and q 3 mos

Question 37

List some AEs of acamprosate & contrandications

Answer 37

diarrhea, nervousness, fatigue

CI: lower doses in renal impairment, CI in renal failure

Question 38

List the AEs for disulfiram& CIs

Answer 38

• intended: adverse effects specifically when alcohol consumed of flushing, palpitations, nausea
• General: fatigue, drowsiness, HA
• cautions: hepatotoxicity, lack of motivation, pregnancy, liver dz, varices, GI bleeding