This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a type of amnestic disorder commonly caused by a. depression. b. ... (Read 17 times)

theo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 698
on: Jun 22, 2018
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a type of amnestic disorder commonly caused by
 
  a. depression.
 b. nicotine addiction.
  c. genetics.
 d. alcohol abuse.

Question 2

Seventy-two-year-old Mrs. Kane recently hit her head during an auto accident. Ever since then, she has been unable to remember the most basic things. For example, when shown a pencil, a ruler, and a phone, Mrs. Kane can name each object, but cannot recall these objects five minutes later. In all other ways, she appears normal. Mrs. Kane's diagnosis would probably be
 
  a. major neurocognitive disorder.
  b. delirium.
 c. amnestic disorder.
 d. organic brain damage.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sarahccccc

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


theo

  • Member
  • Posts: 698
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

isabelt_18

  • Member
  • Posts: 342
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Kitagawa Utamaro, The Fickle Type, from the series Ten Physiognomies of Women. Kitagawa Utamaro, The Fickle Type, from the series Ten Physiognomies of Women.
Commonly Used Pharmacology Abbreviations Commonly Used Pharmacology Abbreviations
DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use Disorder DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use Disorder
What cause Piriformis Syndrome? What cause Piriformis Syndrome?
Type III curve. Mortality is highest early in life. Data for a desert shrub (Cleome droserifolia). Type III curve. Mortality is highest early in life. Data for a desert shrub (Cleome droserifolia).
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Video: Phases of the ovarian cycle

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library