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What is the main treatment in isolated alcohol intoxication?
What is the main treatment in isolated alcohol intoxication?
- Performing surgery
- Prescribing antibiotics
- Administering insulin
- Supportive care (correct)
Why is thiamine given in cases of acute ethanol toxicity?
Why is thiamine given in cases of acute ethanol toxicity?
- To improve kidney function
- To protect from Wernicke’s encephalopathy (correct)
- To lower the heart rate
- To prevent seizures
What investigation is crucial in cases of moderate to severe ethanol toxicity to detect and correct imbalances?
What investigation is crucial in cases of moderate to severe ethanol toxicity to detect and correct imbalances?
- Serum ethanol level (correct)
- Stool sample analysis
- Hair follicle testing
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
In severe ethanol toxicity, what intervention may be needed to address respiratory depression?
In severe ethanol toxicity, what intervention may be needed to address respiratory depression?
What is the purpose of starting dextrose infusion in patients with reduced consciousness?
What is the purpose of starting dextrose infusion in patients with reduced consciousness?
What condition should a head CT scan help rule out in acutely altered consciousness due to ethanol toxicity?
What condition should a head CT scan help rule out in acutely altered consciousness due to ethanol toxicity?
What is the most important factor in diagnosing alcohol withdrawal?
What is the most important factor in diagnosing alcohol withdrawal?
Which of the following is a risk factor for severe alcohol withdrawal?
Which of the following is a risk factor for severe alcohol withdrawal?
What is the primary purpose of administering thiamine in alcohol withdrawal?
What is the primary purpose of administering thiamine in alcohol withdrawal?
Which of the following is considered a first-line agent for therapeutic sedation in alcohol withdrawal?
Which of the following is considered a first-line agent for therapeutic sedation in alcohol withdrawal?
Which of the following is a key component of supportive care in alcohol withdrawal?
Which of the following is a key component of supportive care in alcohol withdrawal?
What is the purpose of performing a complete blood count (CBC) and lumbar puncture in alcohol withdrawal?
What is the purpose of performing a complete blood count (CBC) and lumbar puncture in alcohol withdrawal?
What are the classic components of Wernicke encephalopathy?
What are the classic components of Wernicke encephalopathy?
Which disorder is characterized by memory loss and confabulation in chronic alcoholics?
Which disorder is characterized by memory loss and confabulation in chronic alcoholics?
What is the initial treatment for Wernicke encephalopathy?
What is the initial treatment for Wernicke encephalopathy?
Which of the following is NOT a typical circumstance of alcohol withdrawal?
Which of the following is NOT a typical circumstance of alcohol withdrawal?
Which medication is commonly used to control agitation and seizures in alcohol withdrawal?
Which medication is commonly used to control agitation and seizures in alcohol withdrawal?
What is a characteristic feature of Korsakoff Psychosis?
What is a characteristic feature of Korsakoff Psychosis?
What is the therapeutic target of sedative titration in agitated patients?
What is the therapeutic target of sedative titration in agitated patients?
What is the Richmond Agitation and Sedation Score (RASS) range for the therapeutic target in alcohol withdrawal?
What is the Richmond Agitation and Sedation Score (RASS) range for the therapeutic target in alcohol withdrawal?
What is the maximum cumulative dose limit for phenobarbital monotherapy?
What is the maximum cumulative dose limit for phenobarbital monotherapy?
What is the therapeutic plasma concentration range for phenobarbital?
What is the therapeutic plasma concentration range for phenobarbital?
What is the loading dose for phenobarbital monotherapy if the patient has not received benzodiazepines before?
What is the loading dose for phenobarbital monotherapy if the patient has not received benzodiazepines before?
Which of the following is a contraindication for phenobarbital use?
Which of the following is a contraindication for phenobarbital use?
What is the typical time frame for generalized convulsions to occur after cessation of alcohol consumption?
What is the typical time frame for generalized convulsions to occur after cessation of alcohol consumption?
How do hallucinations differ from delirium tremens in alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
How do hallucinations differ from delirium tremens in alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of delirium tremens (DT) in alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of delirium tremens (DT) in alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
What is a critical factor in diagnosing delirium tremens (DT) during alcohol withdrawal?
What is a critical factor in diagnosing delirium tremens (DT) during alcohol withdrawal?
Which of the following is NOT a potential differential diagnosis for delirium tremens (severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome)?
Which of the following is NOT a potential differential diagnosis for delirium tremens (severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome)?
Which of the following is a potential complication associated with severe alcohol withdrawal?
Which of the following is a potential complication associated with severe alcohol withdrawal?
