If one with Wernicke's disease wants to avoid developing Korsakoff's syndrome, (s)he should be treated with major doses of ______.
A) niacin
B) thiamine
C) carotene
D) acetaminophen

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Wernicke's disease is caused by a thiamine deficiency, and Korsakoff's syndrome is a chronic form of the disease caused by long-term thiamine deficiency. Therefore, to prevent the development of Korsakoff's syndrome, it is important to treat Wernicke's disease with large doses of thiamine.

If One with Wernicke's Disease Wants to Avoid Developing Korsakoff's