Severe Mental Illness — Flashcards

Flashcard 41: What is the first-line management for alcohol withdrawal/delirium tremens? _____

Answer: Chlordiazepoxide

Flashcard 42: _____ in SUD presents as using larger amounts for longer periods of time, unsuccessful attempts to cut down, excessive time commitment, & intense desires (craving)

Answer: Impaired control

Flashcard 43: What is the alcohol drinking advice for pregnancy? _____

Answer: Avoid drinking alcohol to minimise risks to baby

Flashcard 44: _____ is the abrupt cessation of alcohol consumption causing tremor, insomnia, anxiety, & seizures

Answer: Alcohol withdrawal

Flashcard 45: What is the management for alcohol withdrawal with seizures? _____

Answer: IV benzodiazepine

Flashcard 46: Most likely diagnosis in a patient with tremors, anxiety, & confusion 2-3 days after surgery? Basic observations show tachycardia and hypertension. _____

Answer: Delirium tremens/alcohol withdrawal

Flashcard 47: Which symptoms of alcohol withdrawal occur during the 48 - 72 hour time period? _____

Answer: Delirium tremens (altered mental status)

Flashcard 48: _____ is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal causing altered mental status

Answer: Delirium tremens

Flashcard 49: Substance use disorder more commonly affects _____.

Answer: men

Extra: Historically, substance use disorders (SUD) were significantly more common in men. While the gender gap is narrowing in younger populations and for certain substances, men still generally show higher rates of use and dependence across most substance categories.

Flashcard 50: It is safest to drink ≤ _____ units of alcohol per week for both men & women - Chief Medical Officers' guideline

Answer: 14