Substance abuse Flashcards

1
Q

Describe the pupils for alcohol abuse

A

dilated

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2
Q

Are people who abuse alcohol alert or sleepy

A

sleepy

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3
Q

5 As for tobacco use

A

Ask
Advise
Assess
Asist
Arrange

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4
Q

MOA of varenicline

A

partial agonist of alpha 4 beta 2 nicotinic receptor

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5
Q

what electrolyte abnormality do ppl w delirium tremens commonly have which increases risk of seizures

A

hypomagnesemia

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6
Q

tx for delirium tremens

A

medical emergency

IV benzo (lorazepam, diazepam) + fluids, thiamine, folate, multivitamin

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