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Thiamine is also known as what vitamin?
What is vitamin B1
How often is CIWA monitored?
What is every 4 to 8 hours until the score has been lower than 8 to 10 points for 24 hours
How is an alcohol level determined?
What is a blood alcohol level
Lorazepam belongs to what drug class?
What is one of the most important things a nurse can do when taking care of a patient in alcohol withdrawal? (hint: although important, NOT ABCs)
What is safety
What type of communication should you use with patients withdrawing from alochol?
What is therapeutic communication
Which medication should patients avoid any alcohol containing products?
What is Disulfiram
What is a nursing diagnosis for this patient regarding nutrition?
What is altered nutrition/imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to poor food intake, inadequate absorption of nutrients, poor appetite
Supporting assessment date:
Objective: appears thin and malnourished
What is the most common defense mechanism used by the substance abuser and/or the family?
What is denial and rationalization
This medication is an SSRI and may help to improve mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level to recovering alcoholics
What is Paroxetine
What is a common manifestation of thiamin deficiency seen in patients with chronic alcoholism?
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
What is implement seizure precautions
This medication is an opioid antagonist but has also show effective in treating alcohol use disorder
What is Naltrexone
What is the nationally known program designed to help people recover from alcoholism?
What is AA
The Braden Scale is used to assess this?