A 45-year-old man with a history of harmful alcohol use presents with tremor, agitation, sweating and tachycardia 24 hours after his last drink. He ha...

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A 45-year-old man with a history of harmful alcohol use presents with tremor, agitation, sweating and tachycardia 24 hours after his last drink. He has no confusion or seizures. According to Australian guidance, what is the most appropriate pharmacological management?

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Regular diazepam based on a symptom-triggered protocol

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High-dose haloperidol alone

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Intravenous phenytoin

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Clonidine only

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No medication; observe only

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Alcohol withdrawal

A 45-year-old man with a history of harmful alcohol use presents with tremor, agitation, sweating and tachycardia 24 hours after his last drink. He has no confusion or seizures. According to Australian guidance, what is the most appropriate pharmacological management?