Wernicke/Korsakoff Syndrome Flashcards

1
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Wernicke

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Encephalopathy
(Brain disease)

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2
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Korsakoff

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Psychosis

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3
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Wrnicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is induced by…..

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Vitamin B1/thiamine deficiency

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4
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Primary symptoms of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

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Amnesia with confabulation
(Memory loss with making up stories)

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5
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Treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

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-Redirect

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Prevention of Wernicke-Korsakoff

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Take Vitamin B1 supplements
Aversion therapy (Disulfiram)

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