Your new patient is at risk for alcohol withdrawal. You know that ...

[stephzh]

Your new patient is at risk for alcohol withdrawal. You know that alcohol withdrawal tends to develop within what period after the last drink?
 
  A.
  1 week
  B.
  24 to 48 hours
  C.
  1 hour
  D.
  More than 1 week

Question 2

The wife of your alcoholic patient has been attending Al-Anon meetings for the past 2 weeks. Which statement tells you the wife is benefitting from the meetings?
 
  A.
  I can tolerate his destructive behavior now that I see how bad other women have it.
  B.
  I realize that I provoke his drinking when I go out with my friends.
  C.
  I no longer feel that I have to tolerate his berating me.
  D.
  It is great to get out of the house and away from the tension.

[jaygar71]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Withdrawal symptoms in a heavy drinker generally begin within 24 to 48 hours after the last drink, although they can occur as early as 8 hours after the last drink.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
This is the healthiest response that she is not accepting a victim role. In response A she continues to accept his bad behavior. In response B she is taking responsibility for his drinking, which is codependent. Response D views the meetings as escape rather than a place to work on issues.

[stephzh]

Excellent

[brbarasa]

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