Delirium: Causes and Diagnosis
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What is a key characteristic that distinguishes delirium from psychosis?

  • Sudden onset of symptoms (correct)
  • History of prior mental illness
  • Auditory hallucinations
  • Gradual onset of symptoms

    • Which of the following is a diagnostic test for delirium?

  • Complete blood count
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Mini mental status examination (correct)
  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)

    • What is a common feature of delirium that is not typically seen in psychosis?

  • Disorganized thinking
  • Hallucinations
  • Delusions
  • Fluctuation of levels of confusion (correct)

    • What is the primary goal of treatment for delirium?

    <p>Treat underlying medical conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of delirium?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of delirium?

    <p>Impaired attention and concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of delirium that affects cognitive functioning?

    <p>Impaired cognitive functioning due to diffuse brain dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of elderly medical clients who experience a life-threatening confusional state?

    <p>15-50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the onset of delirium typically characterized by?

    <p>Rapid onset of symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common underlying cause of delirium?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is a characteristic of delirium?

    <p>Anxious or irritable mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary neurotransmitter responsible for regulating consciousness, and a deficit of which is associated with delirium?

    <p>Acetylcholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is affected by delirium, apart from perception and thinking?

    <p>Attention, wakefulness, and psychomotor behaviour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a cause of delirium?

    <p>Epilepsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of medically compromised patients who are prone to delirium?

    <p>20-30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the thought process in delirium?

    <p>Slow and muddled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of delirium?

    <p>Disorientation to time and place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pharmacological cause of delirium?

    <p>Drugs abuse or withdrawal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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