Neuro F Delirium Flashcards
1
Q
Delirium fatality
A
15-30%
2
Q
Syndrome or disease
A
Syndrome (no pathognomonic lab finding)
3
Q
Delirium characterization
A
Diffuse cognitive dysfunction
Reduced alertness
4
Q
Delirium test
A
A test
5
Q
Perceptual disturbances
A
Illusions and Hallucinations
6
Q
Delusion finding
A
Responsive to surroundings
7
Q
Mood finding
A
Intense (anxiety, irritability, lability)
8
Q
Motor finding
A
Asterixis (flapping tremon) when toxic
Myoclonus
Catatonia
9
Q
EEG finding
A
Slowing in delta or theta range
10
Q
EEG exception
A
Delirium tremens (alcohol withdrawal) shows fast waves
11
Q
Which drugs can cause delirium
A
Any drug that affects the brain
12
Q
Special need
A
Expert nursing care
Noise reduction for sleep
Walking
13
Q
Delirium Tx
A
Treat underlying disease
AVOID drugs
14
Q
Nonspecific drug Tx
A
Haloperidol, Droperidol
15
Q
Nonspecific drug contraindication
A
Clozapine
