A Patient with a History of Alcohol Abuse Has Been

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of alcohol abuse has been admitted to hospital for severe weakness and malnutrition.Which preparation will he receive to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy?

• A)Niacin (vitamin B₃)
• B)Thiamine (vitamin B₁)
• C)Riboflavin (vitamin B₂)
• D)Pyridoxine (vitamin B₆)

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