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19 Cards in this Set
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What are some lab findings that can help diagnose chronic drinking?
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> MCV
> GGT > HDL |
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What is the treatment of alcohol intoxication?
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Supportive measures
Alcohol dependents should receive folate and thiamine |
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State of mind with an alcohol level of upto 1.0
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Euphoria and disinhibition
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State of mind with an alcohol level of 1.0-1.5
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Irritability
Mood swings Incoordination |
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State of mind with an alcohol level of 1.5-2.0
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Apathy
Ataxia Dysarthria |
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At what alcohol level do you have alcoholic coma?
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2.5- 4.0
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Alcohol withdrawal symptoms on day 1
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N/V
Blurred vision Anxiety Tremulous Tinnitus |
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Alcohol withdrawal symptoms on day 2
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Convulsions
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Alcohol withdrawal symptoms on days 2-8
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Delirium
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Symptoms of Wernicke's
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Nystagmus
Ataxia Confusion |
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Symptoms of Korsakoff
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Confabulation
Short-term Amnesia |
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Most common drug tx for alcohol withdrawal
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Benzodiazepines (Librium)
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Treatment for Status epilepticus
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Valium 10mg IV slowly
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What are the physical signs of opiod intoxication?
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Miosis
CNS & resp dep N/V Slurred speech |
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Tx for opiod intoxication?
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Narcan
For withdrawal consider Methadone |
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Name some sedative-hypnotics
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BBQ
Barbiturates Benzodiazepines: Halcion Ativan Valium Librium Quaaludes |
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What is the treatment of Sedative-Hypnotic-Anxiolytics withdrawal?
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Treat by tapering with same/similar drug slowly
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What type of drugs are LSD and mescaline; what is the treatment?
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Hallucinogens
Treat with: Benzodiazepines Haldol |
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Name some Stimulants
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Cocaine
Caffeine Amphetamines- speed,ecstasy Phen-phen- Diet pills Ephedrine- cold pills |
