Question

A 55-year-old man with chronic heavy alcohol intake presents with confusion, ataxia and ophthalmoplegia. According to Australian guidance, what is the most important immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

High-dose intravenous thiamine before glucose

Answer

High-dose intravenous glucose before thiamine

Answer

Oral multivitamin tablets

Answer

Oral thiamine only

Answer

Haloperidol for agitation only

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with chronic heavy alcohol intake presents with confusion, ataxia and ophthalmoplegia. According to Australian guidance, what is the most important immediate treatment?