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Alcohol withdrawal:
ï‚· Manifestations usually start within 4 to 12 hr of the last intake of alcohol and can
continue 5 to 7 days.
ï‚· Intended effects of Benzodiazepines for alcohol withdrawal: Decrease in the risk of
seizures, maintenance of vitals, decrease in intensity of withdrawal manifestations,
substitution therapy during withdrawal.
Buproprionâ€â€Avoid with asthma
Ch. 24
Medication for Psychotic Disorders---Risperidone:
ï‚· Relief of psychotic manifestations in other disorders, such as bipolar disorder
ï‚· Impulse control disorders
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Naltrexone: Suppresses the craving and pleasurable effects of alcohol. (also used for opioid
withdrawal)
Ch. 23 Effectiveness of mood stabilizers:
ï‚· Relief of acute manic manifestations
ï‚· Verbalization of improvement in mood
ï‚· Ability to perform ADLs
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