Question

A 42 year old man drinks 6 full strength beers daily and occasionally more on weekends. He has no evidence of dependence but you are concerned about risky drinking. Which brief screening tool is most appropriate to quantify his alcohol intake and associated risk in general practice?

Accepted Answer

AUDIT C

Answer

CAGE questionnaire

Answer

PHQ 9

Answer

Kessler 10

Answer

MMSE

Practice question

A 42 year old man drinks 6 full strength beers daily and occasionally more on weekends. He has no evidence of dependence but you are concerned about risky drinking. Which brief screening tool is most appropriate to quantify his alcohol intake and associated risk in general practice?