DELIRIUM Flashcards
1
Q
If a patient has rapid onset of confusion – delirium of dementia?
A
Delirium
2
Q
If a patient has primary defect in attention, that fluctuates during the day – delirium of dementia?
A
Delirium
3
Q
If a patient has insidious onset of confusion – delirium of dementia?
A
Dementia
4
Q
If a patient is able to attend to MMSE or draw a clock – delirium of dementia?
A
Dementia
5
Q
If a patient has normal attention, that does not fluctuate throughout the day – delirium of dementia?
A
Dementia
6
Q
If a patient is unable to attend a MMSE or draw a clock – delirium of dementia?
A
Delirium
7
Q
If a patient has primary defect in short term memory – delirium of dementia?
A
Dementia
