NCLEX RN Practice Question
GABA activity decreases during alcohol withdrawal, worsening symptoms like agitation and seizures.
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Psychosocial Integrity
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GABA activity decreases during alcohol withdrawal, worsening symptoms like agitation and seizures.
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True
This statement is correct because GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps calm the central nervous system (CNS). Chronic alcohol use enhances GABA activity, while abrupt cessation decreases it, leading to an overactive CNS and withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, agitation, tremors, and seizures. The decrease in GABA activity creates an imbalance with excitatory neurotransmitters like glutamate, further amplifying symptoms. Nurses must understand this process to anticipate complications and administer appropriate interventions like benzodiazepines, which mimic GABA's calming effects.
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