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What is the primary concern when it comes to alcohol withdrawal, making medical supervision necessary?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary concern for pregnant women who drink alcohol?
What is the drug of choice for safe withdrawal from alcohol?
What is the drug of choice for safe withdrawal from alcohol?
What is a common characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome?
What is a common characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome?
What is the primary cause of Wernicke-Korsakoff's Syndrome?
What is the primary cause of Wernicke-Korsakoff's Syndrome?
Which of the following is a common behavioral problem associated with alcoholism?
Which of the following is a common behavioral problem associated with alcoholism?
What is the typical timeframe for the onset of withdrawal symptoms after cessation or marked reduction of alcohol intake?
What is the typical timeframe for the onset of withdrawal symptoms after cessation or marked reduction of alcohol intake?
What is a characteristic symptom of Stage 2 of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?
What is a characteristic symptom of Stage 2 of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?
What is the typical duration of withdrawal symptoms in Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?
What is the typical duration of withdrawal symptoms in Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?
What is the name of the medication commonly used to treat seizures in Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?
What is the name of the medication commonly used to treat seizures in Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome?
What is the percentage of alcohol in the blood when alcoholism is considered to be present?
What is the percentage of alcohol in the blood when alcoholism is considered to be present?
What is the effect of alcohol intake on coordination?
What is the effect of alcohol intake on coordination?
What is the effect of excessive alcohol intake in a short period of time?
What is the effect of excessive alcohol intake in a short period of time?
What is the effect of alcohol on the central nervous system?
What is the effect of alcohol on the central nervous system?
At what blood alcohol level can tremors, irritability, and violence occur?
At what blood alcohol level can tremors, irritability, and violence occur?
What is the effect of alcohol on inhibitions?
What is the effect of alcohol on inhibitions?
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