Delerium Flashcards
1
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def. delerium
A
acute period of cog. dysfunction due to medical disturbance or condition
2
Q
8 causes
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PDIMMWIT Postop Dehydration/malnutrition Infection Meds and drug intox Metals (heavy) Inflamm Fever
3
Q
diff. between delerium and dementia and psych
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fast onset
4
Q
3 parts of investigatiosn
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- MMSE
- labs
- chem panel
- B12, thiamine - LP in any febrile
5
Q
Tx of delerium
A
- underlying cause
- haloperidol
- support
