Substance Abuse in Emergency Situations Quiz
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What are the factors affecting Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?

  • Withdrawal symptoms, Management, Co-morbidities
  • Diagnosis, Incidence, Severity
  • Age, Gender, Socioeconomic status
  • Genetics, Environmental influences, Psychological factors (correct)

    • How does alcohol affect the brain during withdrawal?

  • It enhances excitatory portions and inhibits inhibitory portions of the CNS (correct)
  • It has no direct effect on the CNS during withdrawal
  • It only affects the peripheral nervous system during withdrawal
  • It inhibits both excitatory and inhibitory portions of the CNS

    • Which clinical presentations are associated with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?

  • High hormones, Psychosis, Malignancy
  • High vitamins, Low CBC, High immunity
  • Low electrolytes, Atrial fibrillation, Osteoporosis
  • Low vitamins, Neurological signs, Low immunity (correct)

    • How is AUD diagnosed according to DSM-V?

    <p>Large amount, Huge time, Persistent use despite...</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the central nervous system when alcohol is stopped after prolonged use?

    <p>(GABA receptors) are inhibited causing overexcitement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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