Pathophysiology
What vitamin deficiency causes Wernicke–Korsakoff Syndrome?
What is thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency?
What is a hallmark symptom of Korsakoff’s syndrome involving made-up memories?
What is confabulation?
What lab test checks for vitamin deficiency in WKS?
What is serum thiamine level?
What is the first-line treatment for Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome?
What is IV thiamine?
How many bones are in the human body?
What is 206
What is the main cause of thiamine deficiency in most WKS patients?
What is chronic alcohol use?
What does “A&O ×1” mean in patient assessment?
What is oriented to self only?
What imaging test may show brain atrophy?
What is MRI or CT scan?
What type of therapy can help with symptomes related to Ataxia?
OT/PT
What type of tree do acorns come from?
What is Oak trees
Which part of the brain is most affected in WKS?
What are the mammillary bodies, thalamus, cerebellum
What symptom is shared by both Wernicke’s and Korsakoff’s?
What is confusion?
What lab test evaluates liver function in alcohol-related brain damage?
What is comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)?
What medication did CR need at night to make her go to bed?
TRAZADONE
True of False
Crawfish are fish?
What is FALSE they are crustaceans
What happens to brain cells when thiamine is low?
What is cell injury due to impaired glucose metabolism?
What physical sign indicates ataxia?
What is unsteady gait or poor balance?
What test assesses memory and cognitive ability?
What is a neuropsychological evaluation?
Name one SSRI that might be used for mood symptoms.
What is escitalopram?
In colonial America, what was the Sugar Act?
What is A tax on molasses and wine
What are the two stages of Wernicke–Korsakoff Syndrome?
What are Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Korsakoff’s syndrome?
Which behavior is common in WKS patients?
What is aggression or irritability?
What lab can be ordered to check confusion due to liver disease?
What is ammonia level?
What other supplement often supports thiamine therapy?
What is magnesium?
How many countries are in Africa?