14th June 2021

A 45-year-old woman is admitted to hospital with suspected appendicitis

A 45-year-old woman is admitted to hospital with suspected appendicitis. She has a history of excessive drinking, reporting drinking a six-pack of cider and a bottle of vodka every day, which has been the case for several years. She tells the admitting doctor that she cannot go a day without drinking, and if she misses a drink, she feels sweaty, anxious and breathless. She does not want to stay in hospital for her surgery, as she is “desperate for a drink”.

Which of the following drug regimens would be indicated for this patient?

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