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Where is ethanol absorbed? distributed?
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absorbed in the stomach and GI, distributed in the total body water
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Which enzymes are involved in alcohol metabolism?
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alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase
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What are alcohol's CNS effects?
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acts as both a stimulant and depressant; apparent stimulatory effects come from depression of inhibitory control mechanisms
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What are the stages of alcohol withdrawal?
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1. minor withdrawal
2. intermediate withdrawal 3. major withdrawal |
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How is diazepam used in the treatment of alcoholism?
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help fight seizures
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How does disulfiram (Antabuse) work?
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inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase
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What is haloperidol?
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used to treat hallucinations; diazepam is given in conjunction since haloperidol lowers the seizure threshold
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What is naltrexone?
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a competitive opioid antagonist given to decrease cravings, mean drinking days, and relapse rates
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How are the effects of alcohol staged?
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1. acute effects
2. chronic effects 3. withdrawal effects |
