Asked by Joshua Sardon on Jun 10, 2024
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_________________ is a persistent amnestic condition that develops after prolonged, heavy alcohol use and includes symptoms such as retrograde and anterograde amnesia. It is preceded by _________________, which includes symptoms such as ataxic gait, nystagmus, and mental confusion due to a lack of thiamine.
A) Korsakoff's Syndrome; Wernicke's Encephalopathy
B) Cessation Amnesia; Korsakoff's Syndrome
C) Wernicke's Encephalopathy; Korsakoff's Syndrome
D) Cessation Amnesia; Wernicke's Encephalopathy
Korsakoff's Syndrome
A chronic memory disorder often caused by severe deficiency of vitamin B1, most commonly due to alcohol misuse.
Wernicke's Encephalopathy
A neurological disorder caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, characterized by confusion, lack of muscle coordination, and eye movement abnormalities.
Thiamine
A water-soluble B-vitamin (B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and neural function.
- Recognize and describe the symptoms and treatment approaches for various substance-related disorders.
- Discuss the implications of substance use disorders on cognitive functioning and memory.
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Raela Patterson-WrightJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Korsakoff's Syndrome is a chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), often due to alcohol misuse. It is typically preceded by Wernicke's Encephalopathy, an acute syndrome presenting with symptoms such as confusion, ataxia, and nystagmus, also due to thiamine deficiency.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and describe the symptoms and treatment approaches for various substance-related disorders.
- Discuss the implications of substance use disorders on cognitive functioning and memory.