GP - drugs & alcohol Flashcards

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Q

What are some complications of alcohol abuse?

A

Alcohol Dependance syndome
Wernicke encephalopathy
Korsakoff’s syndrome
Delerium tremens

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What are the 2 medications to treat heroin addiction?

A

methadone

buprenorphine

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What are the 2 medications to treat alcohol withdrawal?

A

pabrinex

anatabuse

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4
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What questions/questionnaries would you use to assess alchol use?

A

CAGE/AUDIT questionnaire

  1. How often do you drink alcohol?
  2. How many drinks each time?
  3. How often >/= 6 drinks?
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