mrcpsychb-1962
Which receptor is typically targeted by drugs used for managing alcohol withdrawal?
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mrcpsychb-1961
What is the percentage of individuals who experience delirium tremens during alcohol withdrawal?
mrcpsychb-1964
Which substance withdrawal is linked to symptoms of hypersomnia, hyperphagia, and irritability?
mrcpsychb-1958
What does NICE recommend as the most effective method for reducing harm related to alcohol consumption?
mrcpsychb-1942
A teenager who has recently dropped out of school has started to abuse drugs. His friend brings him to A&E as he started behaving strangely and appeared to be experiencing hallucinations. As he walks into the cubicle you note a very unsteady gait and further questions reveal a sense of muscle rigidity. Which of the following do you expect he has been using?
mrcpsychb-1950
A client visits the center for a follow-up. She became dependent on opiate drugs a few years ago after being given oxycodone for a backache that resulted from a lumbar puncture. She effectively finished a detoxification program and has been off opiate medication for 7 months now.
At which stage of the stages of change model is she presently?
mrcpsychb-1941
A woman reporting vivid dreams, increased sleep and an increased appetite, is most likely to be experiencing which of the following?
mrcpsychb-1949
A teenager comes to your office and discloses that they have been using a substance called Khat. Which of the following commonly known illegal drugs is it most comparable to?
mrcpsychb-1939
If a man consumes alcohol daily and increases his intake on weekends, but abstains on Monday due to a crucial work meeting, and then experiences a seizure during the meeting, what would you suspect?
mrcpsychb-1940
A woman in considerable distress visits the emergency department due to alcohol withdrawal. She inquires about the duration of her symptoms. When is the typical peak period for alcohol withdrawal symptoms?