A 63-year-old man with chronic alcohol misuse presents with confusion and ataxia. Nystagmus is noted. What is the most appropriate immediate managemen...

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A 63-year-old man with chronic alcohol misuse presents with confusion and ataxia. Nystagmus is noted. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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IV thiamine (Pabrinex®) before glucose

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IV dextrose then thiamine

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Oral thiamine only

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No vitamin therapy; arrange CT head first

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High-dose steroids

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Wernicke’s Encephalopathy

A 63-year-old man with chronic alcohol misuse presents with confusion and ataxia. Nystagmus is noted. What is the most appropriate immediate management?