Question

A 50-year-old man with a history of heavy alcohol use presents with tremors, sweating, and agitation 24 hours after his last drink. According to NICE, which medication is first-line for alcohol withdrawal management?

Accepted Answer

Chlordiazepoxide (a long-acting benzodiazepine)

Answer

Short-acting benzodiazepines (e.g. oxazepam)

Answer

Haloperidol

Answer

Carbamazepine

Answer

Beta-blockers alone

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with a history of heavy alcohol use presents with tremors, sweating, and agitation 24 hours after his last drink. According to NICE, which medication is first-line for alcohol withdrawal management?