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Week 12 - CIWA

What is *CIWA*? - answer=*C*linical *I*nstitute *W*ithdrawal *A*ssessment for
*A*lcohol

Used for assessing need for alcohol withdrawal Tx (*ranges from 0-67)

What happens if CIWA score is *< 10*? - answerNo Tx is needed

Reassess *Q1Hx3*, then *Q6Hx4*, then *Q24Hx3*

What happens if CIWA score is *10 - 20*? - answerFurther *assessment* is needed

Lorazepam *1-2 mg* Q1H

Reassess *Q1H* until *< 10*

What happens if CIWA score is *> 20*? - answerStart Tx or increase current Tx (Ex.
Ativan to calm patient down)

Lorazepam *2-3 mg* Q1H

Reassess *Q30-Q45min.* until *< 20*

What are the *stages* of Alcohol Withdrawal? - answerStage 1 - Minor

Stage 2 - Major

Stage 3 - Delirium Tremens

What is the *timeframe* for Stage 1? - answer5 - 6 hrs after last drink

What are the Sx of Stage 1? - answer1. Agitation

2. Restlessness

3. Mild nausea & tremors

4. Tachycardia

5. Decreased appetite

6. Sleep disturbances