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What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? - Answer-
Tremors (6-12 hours after last drink)
Anxiety, agitation
Tachycardia, hypertension
Insomnia
Seizures (12-48 hours after last drink)
Delirium tremens (DTs) - Hallucinations, confusion,
autonomic instability (48-72 hours after last drink)
What is delirium tremens (DTs), and when does it occur? -
Answer-A severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome with
confusion, hallucinations, and autonomic hyperactivity
(tachycardia, hypertension). Occurs 48-72 hours after last
drink.
What is the first-line treatment for acute alcohol
withdrawal? - Answer-Benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam,
diazepam, chlordiazepoxide) to prevent seizures and DTs.
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What medications are FDA-approved for alcohol use
disorder? - Answer-Naltrexone - Blocks opioid receptors,
reduces cravings
Acamprosate - Modulates glutamate, reduces cravings
Disulfiram - Inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase, causing an
aversive reaction if alcohol is consumed
Which medication should be avoided in patients with liver
disease? - Answer-Naltrexone (can cause hepatotoxicity)
What criteria are used to diagnose alcohol use disorder
(AUD) in the DSM-5-TR? - Answer-The DSM-5-TR uses
11 criteria, including impaired control, social impairment,
risky use, and pharmacologic indicators
(tolerance/withdrawal). A diagnosis is made based on:
Mild: 2-3 symptoms
Moderate: 4-5 symptoms
Severe: 6 or more symptoms
What are common behavioral signs of alcohol use
disorder? - Answer-Cravings for alcohol
Continued use despite consequences
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Drinking larger amounts or for longer than intended
Failed attempts to cut down
Neglect of responsibilities
What are the symptoms of alcohol intoxication? - Answer-
Slurred speech
Incoordination
Unsteady gait
Nystagmus
Impaired attention or memory
Stupor or coma (in severe cases)
What are common screening tools for alcohol use
disorder? - Answer-AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders
Identification Test) - Identifies hazardous drinking
CAGE questionnaire - 4-question screening for alcohol
dependence (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener)
CIWA-Ar (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for
Alcohol) - Assesses alcohol withdrawal severity
Regis Quiz week 1 NU665 Exam ||Verified Exam!!! ||
Actual Complete Real Exam Questions And Correct
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What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? - Answer-
Tremors (6-12 hours after last drink)
Anxiety, agitation
Tachycardia, hypertension
Insomnia
Seizures (12-48 hours after last drink)
Delirium tremens (DTs) - Hallucinations, confusion,
autonomic instability (48-72 hours after last drink)
What is delirium tremens (DTs), and when does it occur? -
Answer-A severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome with
confusion, hallucinations, and autonomic hyperactivity
(tachycardia, hypertension). Occurs 48-72 hours after last
drink.
What is the first-line treatment for acute alcohol
withdrawal? - Answer-Benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam,
diazepam, chlordiazepoxide) to prevent seizures and DTs.
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What medications are FDA-approved for alcohol use
disorder? - Answer-Naltrexone - Blocks opioid receptors,
reduces cravings
Acamprosate - Modulates glutamate, reduces cravings
Disulfiram - Inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase, causing an
aversive reaction if alcohol is consumed
Which medication should be avoided in patients with liver
disease? - Answer-Naltrexone (can cause hepatotoxicity)
What criteria are used to diagnose alcohol use disorder
(AUD) in the DSM-5-TR? - Answer-The DSM-5-TR uses
11 criteria, including impaired control, social impairment,
risky use, and pharmacologic indicators
(tolerance/withdrawal). A diagnosis is made based on:
Mild: 2-3 symptoms
Moderate: 4-5 symptoms
Severe: 6 or more symptoms
What are common behavioral signs of alcohol use
disorder? - Answer-Cravings for alcohol
Continued use despite consequences
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Drinking larger amounts or for longer than intended
Failed attempts to cut down
Neglect of responsibilities
What are the symptoms of alcohol intoxication? - Answer-
Slurred speech
Incoordination
Unsteady gait
Nystagmus
Impaired attention or memory
Stupor or coma (in severe cases)
What are common screening tools for alcohol use
disorder? - Answer-AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders
Identification Test) - Identifies hazardous drinking
CAGE questionnaire - 4-question screening for alcohol
dependence (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener)
CIWA-Ar (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for
Alcohol) - Assesses alcohol withdrawal severity
