Alcohol Hx Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of an Alcohol Hx
A
WWWW (Who / What / When / Why)
CAGE
Dependency
Mood / Risk
General Hx (PMX etc.)
Management
2
Q
In the “When” section, what 2 questions are you asking?
A
/ week
What time?
3
Q
What is involved in the “E” in CAGE
A
Drink in the morning to steady your nerves / get over a hangover?
4
Q
What are the 2 main drugs given in Alcoholics
A
Chlordiazepoxide
Acamprosate
5
Q
What does Chlordiazepoxide do?
A
Relieve anxiety from no alcohol
6
Q
What does Acamprostate do?
A
Reduce cravings from alcohol
