31st July 2023

A 52-year-old man with a history of chronic alcohol excess is brought to A&E by his concerned neighbour

A 52-year-old man with a history of chronic alcohol excess is brought to A&E by his concerned neighbour, who found him in the street, having seemingly collapsed. The patient is not currently intoxicated. He is significantly underweight for his height and tells you he has not eaten properly for several weeks. He is admitted and started on nutritional support.

Which of the following should be prescribed immediately?

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