What are symptoms
of alcohol
withdrawal?
Nausea, vomiting, tremors, $ N
restlessness, insomnia,
depressed mood or irritability,
tonic-clonic seizures, illusions.
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What is alcohol
withdrawal delirum
and when can it
occur?
Alcohol withdrawal delirium is a $ N
medical emergency and may
occur 2-3 days after cessation
and last the same (2-3 days).
S/s include severe
disorientation, hallucinations,
severe HTN, cardiac
dysrhythmias, delirium.
What are symptoms
of opioid
withdrawal?
Agitation, insomnia, flulike $ N
manifestations, rhinorrhea,
yawning, sweating, diarrhea.
Suicidal ideation may occur.
What are symptoms
of tobacco
(nicotine)
withdrawal?
Irritability, nervousness, $ N
restlessness, insomnia, difficulty
concentrating
What kind of
medications would
be expected to be
prescribed for a
patient who is
detoxing from
alcohol?
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), $ N
Diazepam (Valium), Lorazepam
(Ativan), Oxazepam (Serax)
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