705 HARMFUL USE OF ALCOHOL

One standard unit of alcohol is equivalent to:

• one measure (tot) of spirits

One standard unit of alcohol is equivalent to:

• One glass (250 mls) of wine

One standard unit of alcohol is equivalent to:

• One bottle (330 mls) of light (5%) beer

Regarding the Foetal alcohol syndrome:

• The worldwide incidence of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is 1-3 births per 1,000 live births

Regarding the Foetal alcohol syndrome:

• Even small amounts of alcohol such as one drink a day while pregnant could harm the baby

The Foetal acohohol syndrome is associated with:

• Prenatal or postnatal growth retardation

The Foetal acohohol syndrome is associated with:

• Failure to thrive (weight, length, and/or head circumference less than the 10th percentile)

The Foetal acohohol syndrome is associated with:

• Mild to moderate mental retardation

The Foetal acohohol syndrome is associated with:

• Irritability in infancy, and later hyperactivity in childhood

The Foetal acohohol syndrome is associated with:

• Mental abnormality in 85% of cases

The Foetal acohohol syndrome is associated with:

• Affected children rarely show normal mental ability

The following include maladaptive patterns of alcohol use:

• Failure to fulfill role obligations at work, school or home

The following include maladaptive patterns of alcohol use:

• Physically hazardous situations

The following include maladaptive patterns of alcohol use:

• Legal problems

The following include maladaptive patterns of alcohol use:

• Continued use despite serious social and interpersonal problems

The following characterize alcohol dependence:

• Tolerance (need for increased amounts; diminished effect of the same amount)

The following characterize alcohol dependence:

• Withdrawal (certain symptoms when stop alcohol use, alcohol cures the syndrome)

The following characterize alcohol dependence:

• Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down alcohol use

The following characterize alcohol dependence:

• Great amount of time is spent on activity related to the substance

The following characterize alcohol dependence:

• Social, work or recreational activities are given up

The following characterize alcohol dependence:

• Continued use despite of knowledge of serious social, psychological, and physical problems

Which laboratory test may be helpful to confirm the diagnosis of alcohol misuse:

• MCV (mean corpuscular volume) elevation

Which laboratory test may be helpful to confirm the diagnosis of alcohol misuse:

• High levels of gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT)

Which laboratory test may be helpful to confirm the diagnosis of alcohol misuse:

• High levels of liver transaminases (AST, ALT)

Which laboratory test may be helpful to confirm the diagnosis of alcohol misuse:

• High levels of uric acid

Which laboratory test may be helpful to confirm the diagnosis of alcohol misuse:

• High levels of triglycerides

Treatment of acute alcohol withdrawal may include:

• Monitoring blood glucose

Treatment of acute alcohol withdrawal may include:

• Monitoring blood electrolytes

Treatment of acute alcohol withdrawal may include:

• Anxiolytics (Benzodiazepines, e.g. diazepam)

Treatment of acute alcohol withdrawal may include:

• Thiamine

Treatment of acute alcohol withdrawal may include:

• Beta blockers

Treatment of acute alcohol withdrawal may include:

• Anticonvulsants (e.g. Haloperidol)