A 62-year-old man with chronic alcohol use presents with confusion and ataxia. He has horizontal nystagmus and ophthalmoplegia. What is the most appro...

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A 62-year-old man with chronic alcohol use presents with confusion and ataxia. He has horizontal nystagmus and ophthalmoplegia. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV thiamine before glucose

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IV glucose only

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Oral thiamine supplements

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Haloperidol for agitation only

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Oral multivitamins

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A 62-year-old man with chronic alcohol use presents with confusion and ataxia. He has horizontal nystagmus and ophthalmoplegia. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?