Swasons1 Flashcards
What is the approximate percentage of patients who relapse following successful cessation of smoking?
85%
Of deaths from CAD, how many are directly attributable to smoking?
25%
Nicotine replacement is especially important in which types of smokers?
#More than a pack a day #Smokers who begin within 30 minutes of waking #Withdrawal
Carpel spasms both extremities in an alcoholic suggests?
Early Warnicke’s encephalopathy
Korsakoff psychosis also known as?
Alcohol induced persisting amnestic disorder
CBT versus social behavior therapy versus versus motivational enhancement therapy – which is best for alcohol abuse?
All similar
Medications approved by the FDA for alcohol dependence?
#Disulfiram (acetylaldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor) #Naltrexone (opioid antagonist) #Acamprosate (NMDA receptor antagonist)
Alcohol abuse drug it is best for achieving abstinence?
Best for a long-term control of drinking?
Acamprosate
Naltrexone + CBT
Disulfiram contraindicated in patients with? In patients taking?
Psychosis or cardiovascular disease
Metronidazole
1 pound of fat equals how many kcal?
3500
Carpel spasms both extremities in an alcoholic suggests?
Early Warnicke’s encephalopathy
Korsakoff psychosis also known as?
Alcohol induced persisting amnestic disorder
CBT versus social behavior therapy versus versus motivational enhancement therapy – which is best for alcohol abuse?
All similar
Medications approved by the FDA for alcohol dependence?
#Disulfiram (acetylaldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor) #Naltrexone (opioid antagonist) #Acamprosate (NMDA receptor antagonist)
Alcohol abuse drug it is best for achieving abstinence?
Best for a long-term control of drinking?
Acamprosate
Naltrexone + CBT