Acute Alcohol Withdrawal Post Test

Imbalance of which pair of neuortransmitters is responsible for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS)?

Apporximately what percentage of patients admitted with alcohol use disorder will go on to develop alcohol withdrawal syndrome?

Which of these pairings are both symptoms of AWS?

Which of these is a scoring system for identifying AUD?

A patient was admitted to the ED three days ago following an intoxicated head injury. She has been treated for AWS with symptom triggered diazepam. She has ongoing confusion and bruises of varying ages over her arms, trunk and head.

What is the next appropriate investigation?

Which of the following is a symptom triggered scoring system for assessing AWS?

What is the first line pharmacological treatment for inpatients with uncomplicated AWS in the UK? 

Which of the following is not a recognised third line treatment for severe AWS?

A patient is admitted with Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) under the medical team. Initially they make good progress but on their second day post admission they develop AF with fast ventricular response.  They are found to have profound electrolyte abnormalities with low potassium, magnesium and phosphate.

What is the likely diagnosis?

A patient with known cirrhosis secondary to ALD presents with increasing confusion and a flapping tremor. They continue to drink heavily though stopped abruptly when they deteriorated suddenly yesterday. They are also noted to have increased ascites and obvious jaundice.

What is the most likely diagnosis?