Alcohol-Related Dementia and Neurocognitive Disorders

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What is the term for long-term use of alcohol that results in dementia?

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Korsakoff syndrome (correct)
Substance-induced neurocognitive disorder
Alcohol-related dementia

What type of neurocognitive disorder is caused by more than one distinct cause?

Mild or major NCD due to another medical condition
Mild or major NCD due to multiple etiologies (correct)
Substance-induced NCD
Unspecified NCD

What is the term for neurocognitive deficits due to traumatic brain injury?

Unspecified NCD
Neurocognitive deficits due to another medical condition (correct)
Amnestic disorder
Korsakoff syndrome

What is the prognosis for progressive types of dementia?

Progressive deterioration of physical and mental abilities until death (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for neurocognitive deficits that do not meet the criteria for any other NCD?

Unspecified NCD (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of treatment for dementia?

To identify and treat the underlying cause of dementia (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the severe adverse reaction that can occur when Disulfiram is taken with alcohol?

Flushing, throbbing headache, sweating, nausea, and vomiting (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary therapeutic use of Naltrexone (REVIA) in the context of alcohol use?

To reduce cravings for alcohol and treat overdose (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Delirium Tremens, a severe and untreated complication of alcohol withdrawal?

Hallucinations, seizures, or delirium (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering Disulfiram (ANTABUSE) to individuals with alcohol use disorder?

To help deter clients from drinking (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, a neurological condition that can result from heavy alcohol use?

Nutritional deficiencies and neurologic dysfunction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a long-term effect of alcohol use on the brain?

Korsakoff's psychosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of alcohol intoxication that can lead to further complications?

Aspiration pneumonia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration of withdrawal symptoms in individuals who experience a life-threatening withdrawal?

1 – 2 weeks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cardiovascular complication of excessive alcohol consumption?

Alcohol-induced hypotension (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential gastrointestinal complication of excessive alcohol consumption?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential neurological complication of excessive alcohol consumption?

Peripheral neuropathy (A) Signup and view all the answers