A 54-year-old heavy drinker presents with shaky hands, sweating, and anxiety 10 hours after last drink. CIWA-Ar score indicates moderate withdrawal. B...

Question

A 54-year-old heavy drinker presents with shaky hands, sweating, and anxiety 10 hours after last drink. CIWA-Ar score indicates moderate withdrawal. Best initial pharmacological therapy?

Accepted Answer

Diazepam orally using symptom-triggered regimen

Answer

Haloperidol first-line

Answer

Chlordiazepoxide only via IV

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No medication

Answer

Disulfiram immediately

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Alcohol withdrawal

A 54-year-old heavy drinker presents with shaky hands, sweating, and anxiety 10 hours after last drink. CIWA-Ar score indicates moderate withdrawal. Best initial pharmacological therapy?