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