A 49-year-old man with alcohol dependence is admitted for detoxification. He drinks approximately 40 units of alcohol daily and last drank 6 hours ago...

Question

A 49-year-old man with alcohol dependence is admitted for detoxification. He drinks approximately 40 units of alcohol daily and last drank 6 hours ago. He is sweaty, anxious and tremulous. What is the most appropriate medication to use as part of a symptom-triggered alcohol withdrawal regimen?

Accepted Answer

Chlordiazepoxide orally, titrated according to a withdrawal scale

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Diazepam as needed orally or intravenously

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Haloperidol regularly

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Zopiclone at night

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Beta-blocker alone

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Alcohol withdrawal

A 49-year-old man with alcohol dependence is admitted for detoxification. He drinks approximately 40 units of alcohol daily and last drank 6 hours ago. He is sweaty, anxious and tremulous. What is the most appropriate medication to use as part of a symptom-triggered alcohol withdrawal regimen?