Alcohol Cessation Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Alcohol cessation acronym
A
Ask, advise, act
2
Q
General harmful effects of alcohol
A
- High BP
- Coronary heart disease
- MI/stroke
- ARLD
- Liver cancer
3
Q
Dental harmful effects of alcohol (5)
A
- Oral cancer risk
- Tooth wear
- Dry mouth
- Decay
- Inc risk of patches in mouth
4
Q
NHS Guidelines for alcohol
A
No safe level
Recommended <14/week
Spread over 3 days or more
Have several drink free day/week
Don’t binge, drink slow with water
5
Q
Units in a shot of spirit
A
1
6
Q
Units in a glass of wine/beer
A
2
7
Q
Units in a bottle of wine
A
9
8
Q
Units in a bottle of vodka
A
28
10
Q
Dental prescribing alcohol contraindications
A
Metronidazole
Midazolam
Ibuprofen
11
Q
How to work out units
A
Vol of drink x ABV divided by 1000
