In CIWA-Ar, mild withdrawal is defined as a score of:

In CIWA-Ar, mild withdrawal is defined as a score of:

• A. Very mild (<10)
• B. Mild: 10-15
• C. Moderate: 16-20
• D. Severe: >20

Answer: (B)

CIWA-Ar assigns a numeric score to quantify alcohol withdrawal severity based on a set of symptoms (nausea/vomiting, tremor, sweating, anxiety, agitation, nervousness, tactile/auditory/visual disturbances, headaches, orientation, and sensorium). Mild withdrawal is defined by a total score in the 10–15 range. Scores below 10 indicate minimal withdrawal, 16–20 indicate moderate withdrawal, and greater than 20 indicate severe withdrawal. This scoring helps guide treatment decisions, such as initiating or adjusting benzodiazepine therapy and monitoring needs.

CIWA-Ar assigns a numeric score to quantify alcohol withdrawal severity based on a set of symptoms (nausea/vomiting, tremor, sweating, anxiety, agitation, nervousness, tactile/auditory/visual disturbances, headaches, orientation, and sensorium). Mild withdrawal is defined by a total score in the 10–15 range. Scores below 10 indicate minimal withdrawal, 16–20 indicate moderate withdrawal, and greater than 20 indicate severe withdrawal. This scoring helps guide treatment decisions, such as initiating or adjusting benzodiazepine therapy and monitoring needs.