Delerium

Question 1

Typical causes of delirium in older adults

Answer 1

Infection, electrolyte abnormalities, anesthesia, adverse drug reactions

Question 2

Early Clinical manifestations of delirium

Answer 2

Inability to concentrate, irritability, insomnia, loss of appetite, restlessness, confusion

Question 3

Later clinical manifestations of delirium

Answer 3

Agitation, misperception, misinterpretation, hallucinations

Question 4

Precipitating factors of delirium

Answer 4

Cognitive status, environmental, functional status, sensory, decreased oral intake, drugs

Question 5

Environmental precipitating factors of delirium

Answer 5

ICU admission, use of physical restraints, pain, emotional stress, prolonged sleep deprivation

Question 6

What is Delirium?

Answer 6

Rapid onset; State of disturbed consciousness with motor restlessness, transient hallucinations, disorientation, sometimes delusions