test 4 drug abuse 3 Flashcards
1
Q
what is used to treat chronic alcoholism
A
disulfiram
2
Q
what is the mechanism that disulfiram works
A
inhibits the metabolism of aldehyde dehydrongenase, which increases the serum levels of aceltalaldehyde (causes increased vomiting when taken while consuming alcohol)
3
Q
what must be considered when treating a chronic alcoholic in the dental office
A
- poor oral hygiene
- bilateral enlarged parotid glands
- liver failure (increased risk of bleeding)
- difficulty metabolizing drugs
