Question

An undernourished alcoholic should receive large doses of ............. to prevent Wernicke's syndrome.

• A. Mg, K ions
• B. Saline and glucose
• C. Thiamine and other types of vitamin B
• D. Caffeine

Answer 1

The correct option is C Thiamine and other types of vitamin B

Wernicke's syndrome is caused by the lack of vitamin B${}_1$ and is common in people with alcoholism. It causes brain damage in the lower parts of the brain. So, vitamin B${}_1$ or thiamine and other vitamins must be taken to treat Wernicke's syndrome.
Thus, the correct answer is option (C), 'Thiamine and other types of vitamin B'.