A 55-year-old man with a history of alcohol excess presents with confusion, ophthalmoplegia (bilateral abducens palsy), and ataxia. He is admitted to ...

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A 55-year-old man with a history of alcohol excess presents with confusion, ophthalmoplegia (bilateral abducens palsy), and ataxia. He is admitted to the hospital. What is the most important immediate treatment?

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Intravenous Pabrinex (High Potency Vitamins B & C)

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Intravenous Lorazepam

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Oral Chlordiazepoxide

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Oral Acamprosate

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Intravenous Dextrose 5%

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Wernicke's Encephalopathy

A 55-year-old man with a history of alcohol excess presents with confusion, ophthalmoplegia (bilateral abducens palsy), and ataxia. He is admitted to the hospital. What is the most important immediate treatment?