Question

A 62-year-old with obesity and OSA presents with severe alcohol withdrawal (CIWA 23). According to ASAM, which is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Long-acting benzodiazepine protocol (e.g., diazepam) with symptom-triggered dosing

Answer

Antipsychotic monotherapy

Answer

Beta-blocker monotherapy

Answer

Clonidine monotherapy

Answer

Immediate phenobarbital without benzodiazepines in all cases

Practice question

A 62-year-old with obesity and OSA presents with severe alcohol withdrawal (CIWA 23). According to ASAM, which is appropriate?