Wernicke/Korsakoff Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Wernicke
A
Encephalopathy
(Brain disease)
2
Q
Korsakoff
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Psychosis
3
Q
Wrnicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is induced by…..
A
Vitamin B1/thiamine deficiency
4
Q
Primary symptoms of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
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Amnesia with confabulation
(Memory loss with making up stories)
5
Q
Treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
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-Redirect
6
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Prevention of Wernicke-Korsakoff
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Take Vitamin B1 supplements
Aversion therapy (Disulfiram)