CIWA-Ar — alcohol withdrawal
Purpose of this sheet: essential clinical assessment landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Exam relevance: Correct use of standardized scales (Glasgow, PQRST, Braden, etc.) is regularly tested on the OIIQ exam. — Clinical landmarks — Ten items: nausea and vomiting, tremor, sweating, anxiety, agitation, tactile disturbances, auditory disturbances, visual disturbances, headache, orientation. Under 8 mild, 8 to 15 moderate, above 15 severe with a high risk of delirium tremens. Timeline: tremor and anxiety at 6 to 24 hours, seizures at 12 to 48 hours, delirium tremens at 48 to 96 hours. Always give thiamine before glucose. — Remember — Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. Keywords: clinical scale, assessment tool, Glasgow, PQRST, Braden, OIIQ exam, OIIQ exam prep, OIIAQ exam prep, nurse in Quebec, NursEduc.