Question

A 65-year-old man with a long history of alcohol excess presents with confusion, ataxia (broad-based gait), and ophthalmoplegia (nystagmus and lateral rectus palsy). What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous Pabrinex (high-potency B vitamins)

Answer

Oral Thiamine 100mg TDS

Answer

Intravenous Lactulose

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Intravenous Haloperidol

Answer

Oral Chlordiazepoxide

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with a long history of alcohol excess presents with confusion, ataxia (broad-based gait), and ophthalmoplegia (nystagmus and lateral rectus palsy). What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?