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What causes Wernicke's syndrome?
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Deficiency of Thiamine, Niacin & Vitamin B
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What are the symptoms of Wernicke's syndrome?
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Double vision, nystagmus, lack of coordination, ataxic gait, decreased mental functioning
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What psychosis is caused by thiamine deficiency due to prolonged, heavy alcohol ingestion?
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Korsakoff's psychosis
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Name the antidote for Heroin
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Narcan
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Name symptoms of "Delirium Tremens"
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Autonomic hyperactivity; fever; disoriented; hallucinations, dilusions
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Name medications used to treat alcoholism
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Naltrexone/ Campral/ Antabuse/ Topamax
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Name the symptoms of Alcohol abuse
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Red, Irritable nostrils, dilated pupils/ excessive motor activity
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Chronic heroin addicts have _____ as drug of choice for treatment
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Methadone (observe client for agitation and desire to use drugs)
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Name examples of SSRI medications
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Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro
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Name examples of Tricyclic medications
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Elavil/ Tofranil/Sinequan/Pamelor
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