A client with chronic alcoholism has been found to have Wernicke encephalopathy. What is this irreversible complication characterized by?

Thiamine deficiency

Hypothalamic and mammillary body lesions

Inability to learn new skills and short-term memory loss

Double vision and rapid eye movement

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Wernicke encephalopathy is caused by thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency, but it is not characterized by thiamine deficiency itself.
B.   Wernicke encephalopathy is characterized by lesions in the hypothalamus and mammillary bodies in the brain.
C.   While cognitive impairment may be present, this is not the primary characteristic of Wernicke encephalopathy.
D.   Double vision and rapid eye movement are symptoms of Wernicke encephalopathy, but they are not the irreversible complication itself.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A) Incorrect. Delusions of reference involve a belief that everyday events, objects, or other people have a particular and unusual significance. This is not described in the scenario.

B) Incorrect. Tangentiality is a thought disorder where the individual goes off on tangents and never returns to the original point or idea. This is not described in the scenario.

C) Incorrect. Neologism refers to the creation of new words or phrases that have meaning only to the person using them. This is not described in the scenario.

D) Correct. Loose associations are characterized by a disruption in the logical progression of thought, where thoughts become disorganized and may seem unrelated or loosely connected.

A. Sedation and muscle stiffness B. Sweating, nausea, and diarrhea C. Mild fever, sore throat, and skin rash D. Headache, watery eyes, and runny nose

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A) Correct. Haloperidol, a first-generation antipsychotic, commonly causes side effects like sedation (drowsiness) and extrapyramidal symptoms, including muscle stiffness.

B) Incorrect. Sweating, nausea, and diarrhea are not typically associated with haloperidol.
C) Incorrect. Mild fever, sore throat, and skin rash are not common side effects of haloperidol.
D) Incorrect. Headache, watery eyes, and runny nose are not common side effects of haloperidol.

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