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Flashcards in Delirium/Dementia Deck (7)
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1
Q

One of the key features of delirium is ______________.

A

inability to pay attention

2
Q

What are the most common types of hallucinations?

A

Silent, fully formed

3
Q

What drug type often has a paradoxical worsening of delirium symptoms?

A

Benzodiazepines

4
Q

Use anti-psychotics and restraints only during ___________.

A

acute agitation with risk of harm

5
Q

Delirium is the presenting feature of bacteremia in ________ of the elderly.

A

30%

6
Q

If the delirium does not subside with re-orientation, balancing of electrolytes, and better sleep, _________ may be given.

A

haldol

7
Q

Those who experience delirium in the hospital have an increased risk of ___________ later on.

A

developing dementia (if they didn’t have it going in) or having a steeper decline in dementia (if they had it going in)

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