Wernicke's encephalopathy, during refeeding syndrome, can be precipitated in deficiency of which of the following vitamin: September 2011
Ans. C: Thiamin In patients who are thiamin deficient, Wernicke's encephalopathy can be precipitated by refeeding with carbohydrates This is prevented by administering thiamin before staing nutritional suppo
Riboflavin
Pyridoxine
Thiamin
Vitamin C