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Clients on fixed-schedule dosing receive medication based on scores from the withdrawal assessment of alcohol scale.
True
Symptom-triggered dosing involves tapering the medication dosage over time.
False
Barbiturates fall under the category of anxiolytics.
False
Gastric lavage is a common treatment for benzodiazepine intoxication.
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Barbiturates taken orally in overdose are rarely fatal.
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Dialysis is a recommended treatment for benzodiazepine intoxication if symptoms are severe.
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Alcohol is a central nervous system stimulant that is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream.
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During alcohol intoxication, one may experience a lack of coordination and impaired attention and judgment.
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In cases of alcohol overdose, the administration of CNS stimulants is recommended as a treatment.
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Long-term alcohol use can lead to Wernicke's encephalopathy, a neurological disorder involving impaired memory and confusion.
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Alcohol withdrawal symptoms typically begin within 24 hours after cessation and can last up to 2 weeks.
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For mild alcohol withdrawal symptoms, the recommended management is to seek immediate medical attention and hospitalization.
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