A 52-year-old man with alcohol dependence is admitted for planned inpatient detoxification. He last drank 12 hours ago and has a history of complicate...

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A 52-year-old man with alcohol dependence is admitted for planned inpatient detoxification. He last drank 12 hours ago and has a history of complicated withdrawal with seizures. According to Canadian chronic pain and addiction resources, what is the most appropriate regimen to prevent severe withdrawal?

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Symptom-triggered benzodiazepine dosing guided by a validated scale such as CIWA-Ar

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No pharmacologic prophylaxis is required

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Haloperidol monotherapy

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High-dose beta-blockers alone

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Opioid analgesics to treat withdrawal symptoms

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Alcohol withdrawal