Alcohol Use Disorder Flashcards
Symptoms
High level of alcohol concentration in the blood
tolerance
withdrawal
blackouts
Treatment
sedative-hypnotics
sympatholytics
anticonvulsants
antipsychotics
Magnesium sulfate may be given if
there is a history of seizures
Vitamin B is administered to
prevent Wernicke’s syndrome
Folic acid and multivitamins are given to help with
deficiencies resulting from long term alcohol use
Gastrointestinal problems such as
esophagitis, gastritis, gastric ulcers, and acute or chronic pancreatitis result from alcohol use disorder
Which type of cancers are associated with alcoholism
cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagitis, pancreas, stomach, and colon
Rationalization is a form of
denial in which the client tries to justify addictive behavior
During an assessment which symptoms are indicative of liver damage
redness of the palms
frequent nausea and vomiting
abdominal pain
Most accurate way to measure blood alcohol level
lab blood test
or a breathalyzer
Early symptoms of alcohol withdrawal are seen within a few hours
True
What are the 2 most common defense mechanisms seen in clients with AUD?
Denying their alcohol use
Rationalizing their drinking behavior
Evidence based practice guidelines for the medical treatment of alcohol detoxification recommend…
benzodiazepines such as diazepam, lorazepam, and chlordiazepoxide, as first line agents.
What are some rehab interventions
restoring physical and emotional stability
motivating clients to continue treatment
confronting their pathologic defenses and responses
improving their self-image
facilitating insight into problems
planning for discharge and follow up care
