Withdrawl

Question 1

Alcohol withdrawl characterized by

Answer 1

Tremors, anxiety, delirium

physical findings include: tachypnea, seizures, palpitations

Question 2

What type of withdrawl is very similar to alcohol withdrawl and can be life-threatening as well

Answer 2

BENZOs: tremors, psychosis, seizures, tachypnea, palpitations

Question 3

Heroin withdrawl symptoms…THINK GI

ALso realize this is an opioid

Answer 3

Vomitting, nausea, Abdominal pain (so GI upset)

Dilated pupils, yawning, lacrimation

Question 4

Cocaine withdrawl

Answer 4

increased appetite, “ crash” , severe depression

Question 5

nicotine

Answer 5

anxiety, restlessness, increased appetite