Certified Hospice and Palliative Assistant (CHPNA) Practice Test

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of alcohol withdrawal?

Agitation
Shaking
Increased sleep
Sweating

The correct answer is: Increased sleep

In the context of alcohol withdrawal, an increase in sleep is not typically observed. Instead, individuals going through alcohol withdrawal can experience a range of symptoms that are opposite in nature, such as insomnia or disturbances in sleep patterns. Common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal include agitation, shaking, and sweating, all of which are manifestations of the body's reaction to the absence of alcohol, a substance it has become dependent on. Agitation reflects the nervous system's heightened state of arousal as it tries to function without alcohol. Shaking, or tremors, is also a direct physical response related to the withdrawal effects. Sweating is part of the autonomic response to withdrawal, where the body tries to regulate itself and experiences hyperactivity of the sympathetic nervous system. These symptoms indicate an overactive neurochemical system trying to adapt to the sudden lack of alcohol.