drug induced - WKS Flashcards
1
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Describe drug induced - korsakoff syndrome (wks)
A
a rare neurological disorder caused by thiamine (vitiman b 1) deficiency leading to the degeneration of brain cells
2
Q
what can cause WKS
A
sever alcohol use - leads to thiamine deficiency
3
Q
what occurs when thiamine levels are low
A
braina and nerve cell damage can occur
4
Q
what are the two stages of WKS
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- wernikes enceohalopathy
- kosakoff amnesic syndrome
5
Q
how does WKS impact behvaiour
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- individuals make up stories to fill in gaps
- beocme agitated
- repeating same question
- involentary rapid eye movement
- slurred speech
6
Q
how does WKS impact emotion
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- memory deficits can lead to feelings of frustration
- feeling anxious
