This medication is used as an alcohol deterrent. If consumed with alcohol it will cause severe vomiting.
Antabuse
Name an addiction resource group that follows a 12 step program.
AA
What is a primary screening tool used to assess for alcohol withdrawal?
CIWA
Withdrawal from what substance results in flu like symptoms?
Opioid withdrawal
What is considered a safe number of drinks for men in a week?
14
Name one of two primary drugs that prevent DTs.
Ativan and Tranxene
What national organization leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
SAMSHA
What screening tool is implemented for pregnant women with suspicion of alcoholism?
TWEAK
Pin point pupils, lethargy, respiratory depression, and dysphoria are indications of what W/D or OD?
Opioid Overdose
What is considered a safe number of alcoholic drinks for pregnant women?
0
This drug can be given multiple times to reverse opioid overdose.
Naloxone
What recovery resource group is primary focused on families affected by alcoholics?
Al-anon
What is the primary screening tool for opioid withdrawal?
COWS
Tremors, sweating, hallucinations, and agitation are indication of what W/D or OD?
Alcohol Withdrawal
What is the primary treatment for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?
IV Thiamine (B1)
This atypical antidepressant is used for smoking cessation.
Wellbutrin
Name one of three resources that are available for patient's who want help with their addiction.
Rehab
ER
Hotline
What screening tool is used for elderly patients with suspicion of alcohol abuse?
MAST-G
Tachycardia, tachypnea, chest pain, hyperthermia, and agitation are indication of what W/D or OD?
Amphetamine overdose
What month is National Addiction Recovery celebrated?
September
What medication is used to reverse Benzodiazepine overdose?
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
This program is structured to help employees address addiction.
EAP
What evidence based practice screening tool is used to begin a generalized assessment for early identification and prevention of further alcohol and illicit drug abuse?
SBIRT
Seizures, muscle cramps, nausea, palpitations, and potential to lead to death are an indication of what type of substance W/D?
Benzodiazepine withdrawal
Name 3 physical physical identifiers of fetal alcohol syndrome.
Epicanthal folds, thin upper lip, flat mid-face, indistinct philtrum