What must be administered before glucose infusions for a patient in alcohol withdrawal to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy?
A) Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
B) Thiamine
C) Diazepam (Valium)
D) Bromocriptine (Parlodel)

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Thiamine should be administered before glucose infusions for patients in alcohol withdrawal to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy. Glucose infusions alone can worsen thiamine deficiency, leading to neurologic complications.

What Must Be Administered Before Glucose Infusions for a Patient