Question

A 52-year-old man with alcohol dependence is admitted for detoxification. He drinks 40 units of spirits daily and has a poor diet. To reduce the risk of Wernicke's encephalopathy, what should be prescribed?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous or intramuscular Thiamine before glucose-containing fluids

Answer

High-dose oral Thiamine only after detox

Answer

No vitamin supplementation is needed

Answer

High-dose oral Vitamin B12

Answer

Folic acid only

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with alcohol dependence is admitted for detoxification. He drinks 40 units of spirits daily and has a poor diet. To reduce the risk of Wernicke's encephalopathy, what should be prescribed?