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Alcohol Withdrawal and Detoxification

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What is the primary concern when it comes to alcohol withdrawal, making medical supervision necessary?

Prolonged recovery

Risk of relapse

Life-threatening complications (correct)

Unpleasant symptoms

What is the mechanism of action of disulfiram in the treatment of alcohol use disorder?

Increasing the metabolism of alcohol

Blocking the action of dopamine

Inhibiting the breakdown of acetaldehydes by aldehyde dehydrogenase (correct)

Enhancing the effect of benzodiazepines

What is the primary goal of using disulfiram in the treatment of alcohol use disorder?

To create an unpleasant reaction to alcohol consumption (correct)

To reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms

To reduce the craving for alcohol

To promote relaxation and sleep

What is the primary concern for pregnant women who drink alcohol?

Increased risk of fetal alcohol syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug of choice for safe withdrawal from alcohol?

Lorazepam (Ativan) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Microcephaly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Wernicke-Korsakoff's Syndrome?

Inadequate amounts of thiamine (B1) and niacin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common behavioral problem associated with alcoholism?

Demanding Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical timeframe for the onset of withdrawal symptoms after cessation or marked reduction of alcohol intake?

4-12 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic symptom of Stage 2 of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?

Confusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of withdrawal symptoms in Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?

Up to 5 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the medication commonly used to treat seizures in Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?

Dilantin Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of alcohol in the blood when alcoholism is considered to be present?

0.1% Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of alcohol intake on coordination?

Difficulty walking (unsteady gait) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of excessive alcohol intake in a short period of time?

Breathing is depressed and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of alcohol on the central nervous system?

Depression of the SNS Signup and view all the answers

At what blood alcohol level can tremors, irritability, and violence occur?

0.2% - 0.3% Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of alcohol on inhibitions?

Decreases inhibitions Signup and view all the answers