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A patient who is a known chronic alcoholic is admitted to the emergency department. Upon assessment, the nurse notes nystagmus, diplopia, and ataxia. The nurse is correct to suspect
 
  a. dry beriberi.
  b. hepatic encephalopathy.
  c. riboflavin deficiency.
  d. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

Question 2

Persons with alcoholism and those who take isoniazid should be monitored for which vitamin B6related complications? You may select more than one answer.
 
  1. Anemia
  2. Seborrheic dermatitis
  3. Changes in neurologic function
  4. Sprue
  5. Glossitis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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ANS: D
Severe thiamin deficiency occurs most commonly among alcoholics and, in this population, manifests as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Symptoms include nystagmus, diplopia, and ataxia.
Severe thiamin deficiency produces dry beriberi, which is manifested by anesthesia of the feet, ataxic gait, footdrop, and wristdrop.
Hepatic encephalopathy is manifested by neurologic responses such as loss of concentration and confusion.
Riboflavin deficiency is associated with sore throat and angular stomatitis.

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Correct Answers: 1, 2, 3


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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