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What are the 5 stages of change?

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  1. Pre-contemplative (denial)
  2. Contemplative (accepted)
  3. Preparation (first steps)
  4. Action
  5. Maintenance
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What are the 5 stages of change?

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  1. Pre-contemplative
  2. Contemplative
  3. Preparation
  4. Action
  5. Maintenance
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What are signs of Alcohol intoxication?

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Disinhibition
Slurred speech and ataxic gait
N/V, coma

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What is the treatment for severe alcohol intoxication?

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Thiamine FIRST
D50 (glucose/folic acid)

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To prevent Wernicke’s Encephalopathy what is the order of treatment?

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Thiamine
D50 (glucose/folic acid)

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Wernicke’s Encephalopathy is reversible. What are the signs?

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Ataxia
Encephalopathy
Ocular manifestations

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Korsakoff’s is irreversible. What is the main sign?

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Confabulation

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For what 2 substances can withdrawal be FATAL?

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Alcohol
Benzodiazepines

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How long after Alcohol/Benzodiazepines withdrawal do symptoms begin to arise?

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48-72 hours

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What are the main withdrawal symptoms from Alcohol/Benzodiazepines?

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EXCITATION
- Agitation
- Diaphoresis
- Tremor and Seizures

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What are the main withdrawal symptoms from Alcohol/Benzodiazepines?

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EXCITATION
- Agitation
- Diaphoresis
- Tremor and Seizures

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Why are withdrawal symptoms from Alcohol/Benzodiazepines excitatory?

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Alcohol and Benzos increase GABA = inhibition
–> Without GABA = no inhibition = excitation

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What clinical score can be used to grade withdrawal from Alcohol/Benzodiazpines?

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CIWA score

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What is the treatment for Alcohol/Benzodiazepines withdrawal?

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Benzodiazepine taper

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What is the treatment for Alcohol/Benzodiazepines withdrawal?

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Benzodiazepine taper

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What specific lab changes may you see with Alcohol Use Disorder?

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Elevated AST»ALT; High LDH too

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What is the best initial treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder?

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Naltrexone + AA

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What is the best initial treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder?

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Naltrexone + AA
- Reduces cravings and can start while still drinking

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What drug can be used to produce unpleasant reactions to ingested alcohol?

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Disulfiram

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What are symptoms of Opiate intoxication?

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Euphoria
LOW RR and constricted pupils
Track marks
Coma

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What are symptoms of Opiate intoxication?

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Euphoria
LOW RR and constricted pupils
Track marks
Coma

22
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Opiate intoxication causes diarrhea or constipation?

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Constipation

23
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Best treatment for acute opiate intoxication?

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Opioid antagonists = Naloxone or Naltrexone

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What is a treatment option for chronic use of opiates?

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Methadone – opioid agonist

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What are symptoms of Opiate withdrawal?
Pain all over Crampy abdominal pain Lacrimation, yawning, etc.
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What are the symptoms of Opiate withdrawal?
Pain all over Crampy abdominal pain Lacrimation, yawning, etc.
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Constricted pupils points towards intoxication with?
Opiates
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Dilated pupils points towards intoxication with?
Cocaine Amphetamines MDMA
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What are symptoms of Cocaine intoxication?
Psychomotor agitation Dilated pupils HTN, HIGH HR Feeling of bugs crawling on them ECG changes
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What are symptoms of Cocaine intoxication?
Psychomotor agitation Dilated pupils HTN, HIGH HR Feeling of bugs crawling on them ECG changes
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If you are going to treat Cocaine intoxication, what blockers should be used first?
Alpha blockers and then Beta blockers
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What are symptoms of Amphetamine/MDMA intoxication?
Psychosis Dilated pupils Overheating Hallucinations
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What are symptoms of Amphetamine/MDMA intoxication?
Psychosis Dilated pupils Overheating Hallucinations
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What are symptoms of PCP intoxication?
VIOLENCE Exaggerated strength Horizontal/Vertical NYSTAGMUS
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What are symptoms of PCP intoxication?
VIOLENCE Exaggerated strength Horizontal/Vertical NYSTAGMUS
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With withdrawal from PCP what may be seen?
Random outbursts of violence
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What are symptoms of LSD intoxication?
Hallucinations Flashbacks Heightened senses
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What are symptoms of LSD intoxication?
Hallucinations Flashbacks Heightened senses
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What are symptoms of Marijuana intoxication?
Tired/slow reflexes Conjunctivitis Munchies with dry mouth
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What are symptoms of Marijuana intoxication?
Tired/slow reflexes Conjunctivitis Munchies with dry mouth

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