Hand me my keys (Alcohol and withdrawal) Flashcards
(39 cards)
Name some things that alcohol does to the body when taken
What is alcohol use disorder? (slide 13)
How does alcohol cause cancer?
What is alcohol tolerance dependence and misuse?
What is CAGE?
How do i assess AUD?
Tell me about how alcohol complicates pregnancy
What complications in general come from alcohol?
What kinds of neurotoxicity comes with alcohol usage?
How would I describe AUD recovery?
Describe to me alcohol withdrawal (AWS)
How do I assess AWS?
What are the steps to manage AWS?
Tell me the pharmacological properties of benzodiazepines (slide 27 and 30)
Pharmacological properties: Allosteric GABA-A Agonist and inhibitory receptors
Tell me the pharmacological properties of GABA-A
Tell me about NMDA receptors
Give me some examples of benzodiazepines.
What are the first line meds for AWS?
Tell me about AWS ethanol infusions and phenobarbital
What are some alpha 2 meds and antiseizure meds for AWS?
What is the name of the benzo reversal agent and how is it dosed?
Tell me about benzo in pregnancy and its correlation to AWS (Slide 37)
What are the pharmacological agents for AUD
Go in depth with naltrexone.