delirium Flashcards
1
Q
what type of hallucinations
A
visual
2
Q
drugs that can precipitate it
A
BZDs opiates anticonvulsants digoxin L-dopa
3
Q
management
A
- sedation if needed but could worsen confusion
- correct visual/hearing impairment
- bright side room
- haloperidol or risperidone
(if parkinsons or LBD - give lorazepam instead to prevent worsening of EPSE’s. if alcohol induced > diazepam)
4
Q
disorientated in …
A
time and place
