ETOH Withdrawal Exam Questions With
Verified Answers.
What is one of the most effective and efficient screening tools for
alcoholism? - answer✔Cage Questionnaire
What does a score of 2 or 3
indicate on the Cage
questionnaire? - answer✔high index of suspicion
What does a score of 4 indicate on the Cage questionnaire? - answer✔diagnostic for alcoholism
What are the questions for the Cage Questionnaire? - answer✔-have you ever felt the need to Cut
down on your drinking?
-have you ever felt Annoyed by criticism of your drinking?
-have you ever felt Guilty about your drinking?
-have you ever felt the need to drink a morning Eye-opener?
Withdrawal Onset: - answer✔6-24 hours after last alcohol intake
Withdrawal Duration: - answer✔5-7 days after abstinence
Withdrawal Peak Symptoms: - answer✔1-3 days after abstinence
Severe Withdrawal Risk Factors - answer✔(DELIRIUM TREMENS)
-age greater than 40
-heavy drinking more than 8 years
-alcohol intake greater than 100 grams, 1 pint of liquor, 96 oz of beer
-pt. experiences withdrawal symptoms when abstinent
What labs would be abnormal with severe withdrawal? - answer✔-increased MCV
-increased BUN
-blood alcohol level greater than 0.20 g/dl on random draw
General signs of withdrawal: - answer✔-elevated BP, temp. and pulse
-hyper-arousal, agitation or restlessness
-cutaneous flushing or diaphoresis
-dilated pupils
-ataxia
-altered LOC or disorientation
-delirium tremens
Stage 1 Withdrawal Symptoms: - answer✔(6-12 hours post-alcohol)
-anxiety or panic attacks
-paresthesias, shakes or jitters
-chills, sweats, or fevers
-chest pain or palpitations
-insomnia
-headache
-N/V
-abdominal pain
-still coherent
Stage 2 Withdrawal Symptoms: - answer✔(24-72 hours post-alcohol)
-marked agitation, restlessness and diaphoresis
-tremulous with constant eye movements
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