Question

A 60-year-old male alcoholic patient presents with confusion and ataxia suggestive of Wernicke's encephalopathy. According to BNF/NICE, which treatment is essential before any glucose administration?

Accepted Answer

High-dose IV thiamine (Pabrinex)

Answer

IM vitamin B12

Answer

Oral thiamine and folic acid

Answer

IV magnesium sulphate

Answer

IV naloxone

Practice question

A 60-year-old male alcoholic patient presents with confusion and ataxia suggestive of Wernicke's encephalopathy. According to BNF/NICE, which treatment is essential before any glucose administration?