Psychiatry In a chronic alcoholic, Wernicke’s encephalopathy can be prevented by: March 2013 (g) A I/V saline B Large amount of glucose C Imipramine D Thiamine supplement 💡 Explanation In a chronic alcoholic, Wernicke's encephalopathy can be prevented by: March 2013 (g) ✓ Correct Answer: D. Thiamine supplement