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Alcohol Withdrawal Flashcards

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Early Withdrawal Symptoms

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hypertension
increased heart rate
tremors

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DSM Alcohol Withdrawal (extended symptoms)

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autonomic hyperactivity 
sweating 
tachycardia
insomnia
nausea/vomiting 
visual or tactile hallucinations 
anxiety/psychomotor agitation 
generalized tonic-clonic seizures
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Delirium Tremens

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  • acute syndrome related to alcohol withdrawal characterized by gross tremulousness, disorientation, delusions, hallucinations, tachycardia, sweating, hypertension, and severe agitation
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Nursing Management of Alcohol Withdrawal

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CIWA 
benzodiazepines (diazepam - for elevated BP, HR, and tremors) 
Haldol - for hallucinations/tremors 
thiamine, multivitamins 
fluid balance 
monitor LOC, vitals
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