Alcohol Dependance and Withdrawl

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Understanding Alcohol Dependence and Withdrawal

Test your knowledge on alcohol dependence and the symptoms of withdrawal. This quiz is designed for health professionals and individuals interested in understanding the complexities of alcohol use disorders.

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11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by AssessingHealth202

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Which of the following is a sign of alcohol withdrawl

Restlessness

Sweating

Numbness or Tingling

All of these are

Gify

Place in order, the directions for maintenance drinking at home to manage withdrawl.

When your withdrawl symptoms start, drink a small amount of alcohol

When your symptoms of withdrawl settle, stop drinking

When symptoms return, drink a small amount again

Repeat this cycle just enough to manage symptoms

Alcohol withdrawl can be life threatening

True

False

What percentage of people reported hazardous drinking in Aotearoa in 2022

40%

75%

20%

What is the name of the alcohol withdrawl assessment used across Te Toka Tumai?

CAWA

NIWA

CIWA

PIWA

UFC / Gify

If someone scored a 25 on this scale, would they be clinically withdrawing?

Yes

The medication most commonly prescribed for alcohol withdrawl is?

Metformin

Diazepam

Risperidone

Quetiapine

In what clinical situation would someone be prescribed Lorazepam instead?

Renal impairment

Hepatic impairment

Cognitive impairment

Cardiac issues

Alcohol is a:

CNS depressant

CNS stimulant

CNS antioxidant

CNS nutrient

Patients on a QID regime of diazepam don't need PRN diazepam also?

True

False

Diazepam PO 10mg is the same as _____ Lorazepam PO

1mg

10mg

0.1mg

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