Alcohol Dependance and Withdrawl

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Understanding Alcohol Dependence and Withdrawal

Test your knowledge on alcohol dependence and the symptoms of withdrawal. This quiz is designed for health professionals and individuals interested in understanding the complexities of alcohol use disorders.

  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Rank questions for real-life application
  • Focus on assessment tools and treatment options
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by AssessingHealth202
Which of the following is a sign of alcohol withdrawl
Restlessness
Sweating
Numbness or Tingling
All of these are
Place in order, the directions for maintenance drinking at home to manage withdrawl.
When your withdrawl symptoms start, drink a small amount of alcohol
When your symptoms of withdrawl settle, stop drinking
When symptoms return, drink a small amount again
Repeat this cycle just enough to manage symptoms
Alcohol withdrawl can be life threatening
True
False
What percentage of people reported hazardous drinking in Aotearoa in 2022
40%
75%
8%
20%
What is the name of the alcohol withdrawl assessment used across Te Toka Tumai?
CAWA
NIWA
CIWA
PIWA
If someone scored a 25 on this scale, would they be clinically withdrawing?
Yes
No
The medication most commonly prescribed for alcohol withdrawl is?
Metformin
Diazepam
Risperidone
Quetiapine
In what clinical situation would someone be prescribed Lorazepam instead?
Renal impairment
Hepatic impairment
Cognitive impairment
Cardiac issues
Alcohol is a:
CNS depressant
CNS stimulant
CNS antioxidant
CNS nutrient
Patients on a QID regime of diazepam don't need PRN diazepam also?
True
False
Diazepam PO 10mg is the same as _____ Lorazepam PO
1g
1mg
10mg
0.1mg
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