29 - 72 yo M with dementia Flashcards
1
Q
non-specific white matter changes seen on MRI are indicative of __________________
A
microvascular disease
2
Q
what is the predominant tool used in clinical research regarding delirium?
A
confusion assessment method (CAM)
3
Q
what are air bronchograms? what are they pathognomonic for?
A
- linear lucencies within an infiltrate that represent air within a bronchus that is surrounded by consolidated lung tissue
- airspace illness such as pneumonia
4
Q
in an elderly patient treat UTI with ____________
A
IV ceftriaxone
5
Q
what is the treatment for delirium?
A
haloperidol
6
Q
what two drugs are used most commonly for managing neuropsychiatric symptoms in delirium patients?
A
- olanzapine
- risperidone
