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

A.

Thiamine deficiency

B.

Hypothalamic and mammillary body lesions

C.

Inability to learn new skills and short-term memory loss

D.

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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Related Questions

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A) Incorrect. While kidney function is important for overall health, it is not the primary focus for ruling out medical conditions contributing to major depressive disorder.

B) Correct. Thyroid function can significantly impact mood and energy levels. Abnormalities in thyroid function can sometimes present with symptoms similar to depression, so a thyroid panel (including TSH, T3, and T4 levels) is an important test to consider.

C) Incorrect. While liver function is important for overall health, it is not the primary focus for ruling out medical conditions contributing to major depressive disorder.

D) Incorrect. A urinalysis with culture is not a standard test for ruling out medical conditions contributing to major depressive disorder. It is more relevant for assessing urinary tract infections or kidney function.

Correct Answer is ["16"]

Explanation

  • The client needs to take 8 mg of risperidone per day in liquid form.
  • The concentration of the liquid medication is 0.5 mg/mL.
  • To calculate the daily dose in milliliters, divide the total milligrams by the concentration.
    • 8 mg / 0.5 mg/mL = 16 mL
  • The answer is 16. This is the number of milliliters that would be administered daily.

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