4 Questions
What are some disorders that patients with AWS often have in addition to alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
Alcoholic hepatitis and sepsis
When do individuals with chronic alcohol use who are hospitalized often develop withdrawal symptoms?
48–72 hours after admission
What is a recommended tool for screening admitted patients for alcohol use disorder?
CAGE or AUDIT-C test
What should marked alterations in laboratory findings in AWS prompt suspicion for?
Comorbid conditions
Test your knowledge of managing Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) and recognizing comorbid conditions with this quiz. Learn about identifying and treating disorders such as alcoholic hepatitis, sepsis, traumatic brain injury, Wernicke encephalopathy, and decompensated liver cirrhosis in patients with AWS.
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