Question

A 52-year-old man with heavy alcohol use is admitted for planned detoxification. What is the most appropriate regimen to prevent withdrawal complications including seizures and delirium tremens?

Accepted Answer

Fixed-dose benzodiazepine regimen such as Chlordiazepoxide with thiamine supplementation

Answer

Short course of antipsychotics only

Answer

Morphine-based analgesia

Answer

High-dose beta-blockers

Answer

No medication is required if alcohol is stopped suddenly

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with heavy alcohol use is admitted for planned detoxification. What is the most appropriate regimen to prevent withdrawal complications including seizures and delirium tremens?