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

Question

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

Accepted Answer

Intravenous Pabrinex (High Potency B vitamins)

Answer

Intravenous Lorazepam

Answer

Oral Chlordiazepoxide

Answer

Intravenous Glucose 5%

Answer

Intravenous Haloperidol

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 appears malnourished. What is the most important initial treatment?