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1. What is the CIWA-ar? - ANSWER Alcohol Withdrawal Assessment Scoring
2. Prophylactic medication should be started for any patient with a total CIWA-Ar
score of? - ANSWER 8 or greater
3. If started on
scheduled medication, additional PRN medication should be given for a total
CIWA-Ar score of? - ANSWER 15 or greater
4. The CIWA-Ar scale is the most sensitive tool for assessment of the patient
experiencing? - ANSWER -ETOH withdrawal
5. Early intervention for CIWA-Ar score of 8 or greater provides the best means to
prevent? - ANSWER progression of withdrawal
6. What is the COWS? - ANSWER clinical opiate withdrawal scale