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Mental and Behavioral Health
Nursing | Review Questions and
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
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Question:
What are the symptoms of alcohol intoxication and withdrawal?
Answer:
Intoxication: Impaired judgment, ataxia, mood swings.
Withdrawal: Tremors, tachycardia, hallucinations, seizures
Question:
Can alcohol withdrawal be serious and include bleeding, seizures? Yes or No?
Answer:
Yes, severe withdrawal (DTs) is a medical emergency.
, Question:
What are severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
Answer:
Hallucinations, seizures, agitation, hyperthermia.
Question:
What medications are used to prevent relapse after alcohol withdrawal
rehabilitation?
Answer:
Antabuse (Disulfiram): Deterrent, causes adverse effects if alcohol is
consumed.
Naltrexone: Reduces cravings
Acamprosate: Helps maintain abstinence.
Question:
What is the priority question to ask a patient with alcohol abuse?
Answer:
"When was your last drink?"
This determines the risk of withdrawal symptoms and when they may occur.