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Which of the following is a cause of Wernicke's encephalopathy in children with gastrointestinal disorders?
Which of the following is a cause of Wernicke's encephalopathy in children with gastrointestinal disorders?
- High intake of vitamin C
- Excessive intake of sugar and carbohydrates
- Difficulty absorbing nutrients, including thiamine (correct)
- Low levels of physical activity
What can cause Wernicke's encephalopathy in children with poor nutrition?
What can cause Wernicke's encephalopathy in children with poor nutrition?
- Excessive protein intake
- Severely unbalanced diet (correct)
- Low intake of healthy fats
- High levels of vitamin D
Which genetic disorder can lead to thiamine deficiency and Wernicke's encephalopathy in children?
Which genetic disorder can lead to thiamine deficiency and Wernicke's encephalopathy in children?
- Down syndrome
- Leigh syndrome (correct)
- Turner syndrome
- Klinefelter syndrome
What can lead to Wernicke's encephalopathy in children who receive parenteral nutrition for an extended period?
What can lead to Wernicke's encephalopathy in children who receive parenteral nutrition for an extended period?
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What can cause Wernicke's encephalopathy in children with chronic vomiting?
What can cause Wernicke's encephalopathy in children with chronic vomiting?
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