A 45-year-old man with known alcohol dependence presents with confusion, ataxia, and ophthalmoplegia (nystagmus and lateral rectus palsy). What is the...

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A 45-year-old man with known alcohol dependence presents with confusion, ataxia, and ophthalmoplegia (nystagmus and lateral rectus palsy). What is the most important initial treatment?

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IV Pabrinex (High Potency Vitamins B & C)

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IV Lorazepam

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Oral Chlordiazepoxide

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IV Dextrose 50%

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Oral Acamprosate

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Wernicke's Encephalopathy

A 45-year-old man with known alcohol dependence presents with confusion, ataxia, and ophthalmoplegia (nystagmus and lateral rectus palsy). What is the most important initial treatment?