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Match the goals of AUD pharmacotherapy with their descriptions:
Match the goals of AUD pharmacotherapy with their descriptions:
Prevent/Treat withdrawal seizures = Use of long-acting benzodiazepines Prevent relapse = Use of Mu Opioid Antagonist Treat comorbid conditions = Management of additional mental health issues Prevent/treat withdrawal = Use of anticonvulsants
Match the medications to their specific usage:
Match the medications to their specific usage:
Disulfiram (Antabuse) = Inhibit Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Naltrexone (ReVia, Trexan) = Prevent relapse Diazepam = Long-acting benzodiazepine for withdrawal Lamotrigine = Anticonvulsant for seizure prevention
Match the type of pharmacotherapy with its characteristics:
Match the type of pharmacotherapy with its characteristics:
Disulfiram = Low patient compliance Naltrexone = Better than placebo Calcium Carbamide (Temposil) = Prolongs unpleasant effects of drinking Topiramate = Used for seizure prevention
Match the medications with their effects or actions:
Match the medications with their effects or actions:
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Match the treatment goals with their respective medications:
Match the treatment goals with their respective medications:
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Study Notes
Goals of AUD Pharmacotherapy
- Prevent and treat withdrawal symptoms, including seizures.
- Prevent relapse.
- Treat co-occurring conditions (comorbid).
Preventing/Treating Withdrawal Seizures
- Long-acting benzodiazepines, such as diazepam, can be used.
- Anticonvulsants like lamotrigine and topiramate are also effective.
Preventing Relapse
- Disulfiram (Antabuse) and calcium carbimide (Temposil) inhibit aldehyde dehydrogenase, prolonging the unpleasant effects of alcohol consumption.
- Patient compliance with disulfiram is often low.
- Naltrexone (ReVia, Trexan) is a mu opioid antagonist.
- Naltrexone is more effective than placebo.
- Naltrexone injections may be more effective than oral versions.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential goals of pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), focusing on preventing and treating withdrawal symptoms, preventing relapse, and addressing co-occurring conditions. It includes details on medications such as benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, disulfiram, and naltrexone, providing insights into their effectiveness and patient compliance issues.
