old people

Question 1

What are risk factors for developing delirium? (6)

Answer 1

1. significant injury
2. chronic fatigue
3. mulitmorbidity
4. polypharmacy, esp opiates
5. age over 65
6. background of dementia

Question 2

Give 4 examples of events that may precipitate delerium

Answer 2

1. infection
2. change of environment
3. severe pain
4. constipation

Question 3

Give 5 common features of delirium

Answer 3

1. mood change
2. disturbed sleep cycle
3. visual hallucinations
4. memory disturbances
5. agitated

Question 4

How is delirium managed?

Answer 4

1. treat underlying cause
2. modify environment
3. oral haloperidol