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A patient with a history of alcohol abuse is prescribed thiamine. What is the primary reason for this prescription?
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To promote liver regeneration
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To reduce withdrawal symptoms
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To increase appetite
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Correct answer To prevent Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Rationale
Thiamine is prescribed to patients with a history of alcohol abuse to prevent Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, a serious brain disorder caused by thiamine deficiency commonly associated with alcoholism.
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