Delirium/Dementia Flashcards
1
Q
One of the key features of delirium is ______________.
A
inability to pay attention
2
Q
What are the most common types of hallucinations?
A
Silent, fully formed
3
Q
What drug type often has a paradoxical worsening of delirium symptoms?
A
Benzodiazepines
4
Q
Use anti-psychotics and restraints only during ___________.
A
acute agitation with risk of harm
5
Q
Delirium is the presenting feature of bacteremia in ________ of the elderly.
A
30%
6
Q
If the delirium does not subside with re-orientation, balancing of electrolytes, and better sleep, _________ may be given.
A
haldol
7
Q
Those who experience delirium in the hospital have an increased risk of ___________ later on.
A
developing dementia (if they didn’t have it going in) or having a steeper decline in dementia (if they had it going in)
