Delirium Flashcards
1
Q
What is the 4AT
A
Tool used to work out delirium
Score of 4 or more = possible delirium?
2
Q
What is the AMT4 in delirium?
A
Age, DOB, where they are, current year.
3
Q
How do you test attention for delirium?
A
Months of year backwards.
4
Q
Delirium distress?
A
0.5mg - 5mg haloperidol (avoid if Parkinson’s/Lewis body)
2nd line = 0.5-2.5mg lorazepam.
NOTE::: quetiapine is stated as 2nd line in the lecture,
5
Q
WHat anagalgesi should you use?
A
Paracetamol.
6
Q
What medications are important to avoid?
A
NSAIDs
Bendroflumethiazide
Psychotropics
PPIs
7
Q
Hard stool?
A
Use a softener e.g. lactulose
8
Q
Stimulant issue?
A
Use senna.
