A 51-year-old man with alcohol use disorder is admitted for tremor, tachycardia, and sweating 12 hours after his last drink. Which of the following is...

Question

A 51-year-old man with alcohol use disorder is admitted for tremor, tachycardia, and sweating 12 hours after his last drink. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Start long-acting benzodiazepine guided by CIWA-Ar and give thiamine before glucose

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Start antipsychotic monotherapy

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Give intravenous dextrose without vitamins

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Start beta-blocker monotherapy

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Observe without medication

ca-rcpsc-em MCQ (SBA): Alcohol withdrawal

A 51-year-old man with alcohol use disorder is admitted for tremor, tachycardia, and sweating 12 hours after his last drink. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management?