18 Questions
What is the term for long-term use of alcohol that results in dementia?
Korsakoff syndrome
What type of neurocognitive disorder is caused by more than one distinct cause?
Mild or major NCD due to multiple etiologies
What is the term for neurocognitive deficits due to traumatic brain injury?
Neurocognitive deficits due to another medical condition
What is the prognosis for progressive types of dementia?
Progressive deterioration of physical and mental abilities until death
What is the term for neurocognitive deficits that do not meet the criteria for any other NCD?
Unspecified NCD
What is the goal of treatment for dementia?
To identify and treat the underlying cause of dementia
What is the primary purpose of administering Vitamin B1 to individuals with a history of heavy alcohol use?
To prevent or treat Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
What is the severe adverse reaction that can occur when Disulfiram is taken with alcohol?
Flushing, throbbing headache, sweating, nausea, and vomiting
What is the primary therapeutic use of Naltrexone (REVIA) in the context of alcohol use?
To reduce cravings for alcohol and treat overdose
What is the characteristic of Delirium Tremens, a severe and untreated complication of alcohol withdrawal?
Hallucinations, seizures, or delirium
What is the purpose of administering Disulfiram (ANTABUSE) to individuals with alcohol use disorder?
To help deter clients from drinking
What is the characteristic of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, a neurological condition that can result from heavy alcohol use?
Nutritional deficiencies and neurologic dysfunction
What is a long-term effect of alcohol use on the brain?
Korsakoff's psychosis
What is a symptom of alcohol intoxication that can lead to further complications?
Aspiration pneumonia
What is the maximum duration of withdrawal symptoms in individuals who experience a life-threatening withdrawal?
1 – 2 weeks
What is a potential cardiovascular complication of excessive alcohol consumption?
Alcohol-induced hypotension
What is a potential gastrointestinal complication of excessive alcohol consumption?
All of the above
What is a potential neurological complication of excessive alcohol consumption?
Peripheral neuropathy
Learn about the effects of long-term alcohol use on the brain, including Korsakoff syndrome and neurocognitive disorders. Understand how these conditions can impact memory and cognitive function.
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