dementia and delirium Flashcards
1
Q
what does dementia and delirium involve
A
cognition (thinking, reasoning and judgement)
2
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delirium
A
acute temporary disturbance of consciousness mental confusion rambling speech memory impairment
3
Q
what are the causes of delirium
A
drugs seizures head trauma
4
Q
delirium tremens
A
stopping alcohol suddenly
5
Q
dementia
A
impairment of judgement memory gradual loss of abilities change in personality difficulty in language and simple acts
6
Q
causes of dementia
A
Alzheimer disease progressive some reversible damage to the brain
