The symptoms of Korsakoff's syndrome can sometimes be arrested by massive doses of:
A) anticholinesterase drugs.
B) thiamine.
C) vitamin A.
D) L-DOPA.

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Korsakoff's syndrome is caused by a deficiency of thiamine, so massive doses of thiamine can help to arrest the symptoms. Anticholinesterase drugs are used to treat Alzheimer's disease, not Korsakoff's syndrome. Vitamin A and L-DOPA are not indicated for the treatment of Korsakoff's syndrome.

The Symptoms of Korsakoff's Syndrome Can Sometimes Be Arrested by Massive