8th February 2022

A 36-year-old patient with end stage liver failure presents to A&E with palpitations, excessive sweating, and tremor

A 36-year-old patient with end stage liver failure presents to A&E with palpitations, excessive sweating, and tremor. His medical notes state two previous hospital admissions for alcohol abuse over the two years. On examination, the patient states he has no plans to stop or reduce his alcohol intake.

Which of the following medications would you give first line?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.