Delirium Causes: Substance Withdrawal and Infections

Delirium can occur during withdrawal from opioids, but not from benzodiazepines.

Pneumonia is a common infection that can trigger delirium in older adults.

Delirium is only a complication of surgery in older adults.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause delirium, but only if there is no damage to the brain.

Severe psychological stress, such as grief, can never precipitate delirium.

Delirium is only caused by sleep deprivation, and no other factors.

Delusions of reference involve beliefs that one's thoughts can influence events or outcomes.

Paranoid delusions are a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Magical thinking is a normal part of adult development.

Loose associations can be a symptom of paranoid personality disorder.

Delusions of reference involve beliefs that others are plotting against oneself.

Magical thinking involves beliefs that one's thoughts can influence events or outcomes in logical ways.

People with schizoid personality disorder tend to be outgoing and sociable in social situations.

Individuals with avoidant personality disorder are confident and comfortable in social situations.

Those with avoidant personality disorder often have difficulty with spontaneous conversation and may exhibit hesitant speech patterns.

People with schizoid personality disorder typically have a history of engaging in social activities and prioritizing relationships with others.

Individuals with avoidant personality disorder often feel comfortable and at ease in social situations.

People with schizoid personality disorder often exhibit a lighthearted and humorous demeanor in social situations.

People with bulimia nervosa often have a healthy and accurate perception of their body image

Bulimia refers to the excessive and uncontrolled consumption of small amounts of food over a long period of time

Food consumed during a binge often has a low-caloric content and a savory taste

People with dependent personality disorder are typically characterized by high self-confidence and independence

Bingeing episodes often occur in public and are usually terminated by feelings of satisfaction

Body image is an objective concept of one’s physical appearance based on factual measurements

Lithium does not cause fatigue, lethargy, or drowsiness.

Standing up quickly can reduce the risk of dizziness or lightheadedness when taking lithium.

Lithium can cause hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) but not hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).

Lithium has no effect on kidney function.

Dry mouth is a rare side effect of taking lithium.

Acne or skin changes are a severe side effect of taking lithium.