Thiamin Should Be Given to an Alcoholic Patient Who Has

question 38

Multiple Choice

Thiamin should be given to an alcoholic patient who has

• A)pellagra.
• B)Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
• C)pernicious anemia.
• D)scurvy.

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Definitions:

Jugular Venous Pressure

An indirect measure of venous pressure in the superior vena cava, useful in diagnosing right-sided heart abnormalities.

Hypovolemia

A medical condition characterized by a decrease in the volume of blood plasma in the body, leading to potential circulatory shock.

Verbal Stimuli

Words or spoken input that can influence someone's psychological state or trigger a response.

Mandible

The lower jaw or jawbone, significant for its role in chewing and forming the lower facial structure.