MSRA: Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of Wernicke’s encephalopathy?
A
Nystagmus
Ataxia
Ophthalmoplegia
2
Q
What are the features of Korsakoff’s syndrome?
A
Confabulation
Anterograde and retrograde amnesia
3
Q
What are the features of alcohol withdrawal?
A
Restless, tremor, sweating, agitation
Peak incidence of seizure at 36 hours
Peak incidence of DT at 48-72 hours -> hallucinations, coarse tremor, confusion
4
Q
What is the recommended weekly units of alcohol?
A
14 units for both men and women, spread out over 3 days or more
5
Q
Which vitamin deficiency leads to Wernicke’s?
A
B1 Thiamin
