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waynest

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Which of the following is the most likely course of Wernicke syndrome?
 
  A)
  If the symptoms are correctly diagnosed, most of the effects of the disease can be reversed through better nutrition and supplemental thiamine.
  B)
  Wernicke syndrome is uniformly fatal, with death most often occurring within a few months of onset.
  C)
  Wernicke syndrome has no treatment, but drugs may be used to treat its associated dyskinesias and behavioral disturbances.
  D)
  The course of the disease is relentless, and most affected persons will die of infection within 2 to 10 years.

Question 2

When assessing a patient diagnosed with brain stem ischemia complaining of vertigo, the nurse will likely observe which of the following clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.
 
  A)
  Inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements
  B)
  Difficulty in articulating words
  C)
  Feelings of ear fullness
  D)
  Deafness
  E)
  Facial weakness



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Answer to Question 1

Ans:
A

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Wernicke syndrome is caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), and many of the symptoms are reversed when nutrition is improved with supplemental thiamine.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
A, B, E

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Inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements (ataxia), difficulty in articulating words (dysarthria), and facial weakness are usually associated with brain stem ischemia. Fullness in the ear is often a sign of Mnire disease. Deafness is usually not associated with brain stem ischemia.



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