CAGE-ANSWER Throughout a lifetime, the CAGE can detect alcohol issues.
A test is deemed affirmative if two of the ANSWERs are positive, indicating
that additional testing is necessary.
T-ACE: ANSWER Based on the DSM-III-R criteria, the T-ACE, which is
based on the CAGE, is useful for diagnosing a spectrum of usage, including
lifetime use and prenatal use. A score of two or higher is regarded as
favourable. One point is awarded for each affirmative ANSWER to questions
A, C, or E. Two points are awarded for answering the T question, which asks
about tolerance to more than two drinks.
AUDIT-ANSWER Alcohol use disorders that have occurred within the past
year might be identified using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
(AUDIT). An AUDIT score of 8+ typically denotes dangerous or harmful
drinking. Points for questions 1–8 are 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Only scores of 0 or 2 are
assigned to questions 9 and 10.
ANSWER: Zoloft • sertraline
•
Answer: Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
Citalopram: A Solution (Celexa)
The answer is Escitalopram (Lexapro).
• ANSWER (Paxil, Pexeva, Brisdelle) for paroxetine
A test is deemed affirmative if two of the ANSWERs are positive, indicating
that additional testing is necessary.
T-ACE: ANSWER Based on the DSM-III-R criteria, the T-ACE, which is
based on the CAGE, is useful for diagnosing a spectrum of usage, including
lifetime use and prenatal use. A score of two or higher is regarded as
favourable. One point is awarded for each affirmative ANSWER to questions
A, C, or E. Two points are awarded for answering the T question, which asks
about tolerance to more than two drinks.
AUDIT-ANSWER Alcohol use disorders that have occurred within the past
year might be identified using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
(AUDIT). An AUDIT score of 8+ typically denotes dangerous or harmful
drinking. Points for questions 1–8 are 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Only scores of 0 or 2 are
assigned to questions 9 and 10.
ANSWER: Zoloft • sertraline
•
Answer: Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
Citalopram: A Solution (Celexa)
The answer is Escitalopram (Lexapro).
• ANSWER (Paxil, Pexeva, Brisdelle) for paroxetine
