08-06-2006, 03:46 PM
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1. Which of the following is correct regarding
Wernikes Encephalopathy :
-Often develops into Korsakof's even when treated
-It has a mortality rate of 70 % to 80 % if untreated
-The treatment is thiamine 100 mg. PO daily for 5 days
-The symptoms include Nistagmus ataxia and
opisthotonos
-None of the above *
American Family Physicain
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/m...20749/pg_5
Look at the last line
The response of Wernicke's encephalopathy to supplemental thiamine, with adequate magnesium, is remarkable. The nystagmus and ophthalmoplegia typically respond within one to three hours after thiamine administration, although in some patients these symptoms may persist indefinitely. Recovery from ataxia, usually without residual symptoms, occurs in one to six days. If the ataxic symptoms persist beyond six days, a residual deficit is likely to remain. The global confusion associated with Wernicke's encephalopathy typically resolves in one to six weeks, with up to 80 percent of these patients developing Korsakoff's psychosis. [17]
be imcomplete...just an idea about topic...gl
1. Which of the following is correct regarding
Wernikes Encephalopathy :
-Often develops into Korsakof's even when treated
-It has a mortality rate of 70 % to 80 % if untreated
-The treatment is thiamine 100 mg. PO daily for 5 days
-The symptoms include Nistagmus ataxia and
opisthotonos
-None of the above *
American Family Physicain
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/m...20749/pg_5
Look at the last line
The response of Wernicke's encephalopathy to supplemental thiamine, with adequate magnesium, is remarkable. The nystagmus and ophthalmoplegia typically respond within one to three hours after thiamine administration, although in some patients these symptoms may persist indefinitely. Recovery from ataxia, usually without residual symptoms, occurs in one to six days. If the ataxic symptoms persist beyond six days, a residual deficit is likely to remain. The global confusion associated with Wernicke's encephalopathy typically resolves in one to six weeks, with up to 80 percent of these patients developing Korsakoff's psychosis. [17]