Question

Which of the following is deficient in delerium tremens that occur in chronic alcoholics?

• A. Na
• B. Mg
• C. Glucose
• D. Thiamine

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Mg

Delerium tremens is an acute episode of delirium, that is usually caused by withdrawal from alcohol. The symptoms include global confusion, nightmares, agitiation, disorientation, hallucinations, fever, irritation etc.
Such hyper-irritability and hallucination can be caused by magnesium deficiency.
Thus, the correct answer is option (B), 'Mg'.