A 48-year-old man with known alcoholic liver cirrhosis is admitted with confusion and asterixis (flapping tremor). He has recently been constipated. W...

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A 48-year-old man with known alcoholic liver cirrhosis is admitted with confusion and asterixis (flapping tremor). He has recently been constipated. What is the most appropriate immediate management for his confusion?

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Lactulose and Phosphate enemas

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Haloperidol

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Lorazepam

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Oral Rifaximin

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Protein restriction diet

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hepatic Encephalopathy

A 48-year-old man with known alcoholic liver cirrhosis is admitted with confusion and asterixis (flapping tremor). He has recently been constipated. What is the most appropriate immediate management for his confusion?