Alcoholism Progression Stages Quiz

Delirium Tremens is a manifestation of faulty metabolism of alcohol and presents with increased vital signs, visual & tactile hallucination, and coarse ________.

Korsakoff’s Psychosis is characterized by chronic retrograde amnesia, anterograde amnesia, and ________ deficiency.

Wernicke's Psychosis is caused by ________ deficiency and presents with confusion, ophthalmoplegia, and ataxia.

Commonly abused substances include alcohol, amphetamines, caffeine, cannabis, and ________.

Hallucinogens, inhalants, nicotine, opioids, and ________ are commonly abused substances.

Stimulants like amphetamine (SHABU) can lead to weight loss, increased activity/vital signs, loss of appetite, and ________.

Cocaine abuse can result in perforated nasal septum, psychomotor agitation, MI/seizure, and respiratory ________.

Heroin, codeine, morphine abuse can cause pinpoint pupils, runny nose, impotence, drowsiness, and ________.

Detoxification methods aim to help individuals safely withdraw from substances to avoid withdrawal symptoms like depression, irritability, and ________.

Nursing interventions for substance abusers may include monitoring vital signs, providing emotional support, and facilitating access to ________ programs.