Question

A 52-year-old man with alcohol dependence is admitted for detoxification. He last drank 12 hours ago and is tremulous with a pulse of 110 bpm and BP 150/95 mmHg. What is the most appropriate regimen to prevent severe withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Fixed-dose Chlordiazepoxide regimen titrated to symptoms

Answer

Short course of Zopiclone at night

Answer

Haloperidol monotherapy

Answer

Intravenous Diazepam bolus only

Answer

No medication is required if supervised in hospital

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with alcohol dependence is admitted for detoxification. He last drank 12 hours ago and is tremulous with a pulse of 110 bpm and BP 150/95 mmHg. What is the most appropriate regimen to prevent severe withdrawal?