diseases of nervous and sensory systems - delirium Flashcards
1
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delirium
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state of mental confusion
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onset
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sudden - hours/days
3
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cause
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other medical emergency
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course
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can be short if treated; usually reversible
5
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attention
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impaired initially
6
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orientation
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impaired initially
7
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memory
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impaired initially; may be unable to recall the incident
8
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behaviour
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agitated/somnolent
9
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perceptual disturbances
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visual hallucinations; misperceptions; illusions
