RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 934 of 2368

A client is in a coma due to alcohol intoxication. Why does the nurse expect an order for intravenous thiamine with dextrose?

  1. To prevent Wernicke encephalopathy caused by thiamine deficiency
  2. To reverse the respiratory depression caused by alcohol
  3. To lower the blood alcohol concentration quickly
  4. To prevent withdrawal seizures
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Correct answer: To prevent Wernicke encephalopathy caused by thiamine deficiency

Thiamine deficiency can cause a life-threatening neurological condition called Wernicke encephalopathy.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Maladaptive Coping Behaviors: Medical Treatment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026