Confusion (acute). Flashcards
1
Q
Vascular. (2)
A
Stroke: ishaemic/haemorrhagic.
Hypertensive encephalopathy.
2
Q
Infection, intracranial. (2)
A
Meningitis.
Encephalitis.
3
Q
Infection, extracranial. (2)
A
Pneumonia.
UTI.
4
Q
Inflammation.
A
Vasculitis.
5
Q
Trauma. (2)
A
Head injury.
Subdural haemorrhage.
6
Q
Tumour.
A
CNS tumours.
7
Q
Post-ictal.
A
Epilepsy.
8
Q
Respiratory.
A
Hypoxia.
9
Q
Toxic/Metabolic. (12)
A
Alcohol. Liver failure. Electrolyte disturbance. Nutritional deficiencies. Cushing's syndrome. Hypercalcaemia. Cirrhosis. Wilson's disease. AKI. CKD. Hypoglycaemia. Medication.
