A 36-year-old with severe alcohol use disorder presents with tremor, tachycardia, and agitation 12 hours after last drink. Which statement aligns with...

Question

A 36-year-old with severe alcohol use disorder presents with tremor, tachycardia, and agitation 12 hours after last drink. Which statement aligns with ASAM guidance?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines are first-line; use symptom-triggered dosing (e.g. CIWA) when feasible

Answer

Beta-blockers alone are first-line

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Clonidine monotherapy is sufficient

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Antipsychotics alone are first-line

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Withhold thiamine until withdrawal resolves

ASAM MCQ (SBA): Alcohol Withdrawal

A 36-year-old with severe alcohol use disorder presents with tremor, tachycardia, and agitation 12 hours after last drink. Which statement aligns with ASAM guidance?