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Delirium can occur during withdrawal from opioids, but not from benzodiazepines.
Delirium can occur during withdrawal from opioids, but not from benzodiazepines.
False
Pneumonia is a common infection that can trigger delirium in older adults.
Pneumonia is a common infection that can trigger delirium in older adults.
True
Delirium is only a complication of surgery in older adults.
Delirium is only a complication of surgery in older adults.
False
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause delirium, but only if there is no damage to the brain.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause delirium, but only if there is no damage to the brain.
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Severe psychological stress, such as grief, can never precipitate delirium.
Severe psychological stress, such as grief, can never precipitate delirium.
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Delirium is only caused by sleep deprivation, and no other factors.
Delirium is only caused by sleep deprivation, and no other factors.
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Delusions of reference involve beliefs that one's thoughts can influence events or outcomes.
Delusions of reference involve beliefs that one's thoughts can influence events or outcomes.
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Paranoid delusions are a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Paranoid delusions are a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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Magical thinking is a normal part of adult development.
Magical thinking is a normal part of adult development.
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Loose associations can be a symptom of paranoid personality disorder.
Loose associations can be a symptom of paranoid personality disorder.
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Delusions of reference involve beliefs that others are plotting against oneself.
Delusions of reference involve beliefs that others are plotting against oneself.
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Magical thinking involves beliefs that one's thoughts can influence events or outcomes in logical ways.
Magical thinking involves beliefs that one's thoughts can influence events or outcomes in logical ways.
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People with schizoid personality disorder tend to be outgoing and sociable in social situations.
People with schizoid personality disorder tend to be outgoing and sociable in social situations.
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Individuals with avoidant personality disorder are confident and comfortable in social situations.
Individuals with avoidant personality disorder are confident and comfortable in social situations.
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Those with avoidant personality disorder often have difficulty with spontaneous conversation and may exhibit hesitant speech patterns.
Those with avoidant personality disorder often have difficulty with spontaneous conversation and may exhibit hesitant speech patterns.
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People with schizoid personality disorder typically have a history of engaging in social activities and prioritizing relationships with others.
People with schizoid personality disorder typically have a history of engaging in social activities and prioritizing relationships with others.
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Individuals with avoidant personality disorder often feel comfortable and at ease in social situations.
Individuals with avoidant personality disorder often feel comfortable and at ease in social situations.
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People with schizoid personality disorder often exhibit a lighthearted and humorous demeanor in social situations.
People with schizoid personality disorder often exhibit a lighthearted and humorous demeanor in social situations.
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People with bulimia nervosa often have a healthy and accurate perception of their body image
People with bulimia nervosa often have a healthy and accurate perception of their body image
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Bulimia refers to the excessive and uncontrolled consumption of small amounts of food over a long period of time
Bulimia refers to the excessive and uncontrolled consumption of small amounts of food over a long period of time
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Food consumed during a binge often has a low-caloric content and a savory taste
Food consumed during a binge often has a low-caloric content and a savory taste
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People with dependent personality disorder are typically characterized by high self-confidence and independence
People with dependent personality disorder are typically characterized by high self-confidence and independence
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Bingeing episodes often occur in public and are usually terminated by feelings of satisfaction
Bingeing episodes often occur in public and are usually terminated by feelings of satisfaction
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Body image is an objective concept of one’s physical appearance based on factual measurements
Body image is an objective concept of one’s physical appearance based on factual measurements
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Lithium does not cause fatigue, lethargy, or drowsiness.
Lithium does not cause fatigue, lethargy, or drowsiness.
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Standing up quickly can reduce the risk of dizziness or lightheadedness when taking lithium.
Standing up quickly can reduce the risk of dizziness or lightheadedness when taking lithium.
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Lithium can cause hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) but not hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
Lithium can cause hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) but not hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
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Lithium has no effect on kidney function.
Lithium has no effect on kidney function.
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Dry mouth is a rare side effect of taking lithium.
Dry mouth is a rare side effect of taking lithium.
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Acne or skin changes are a severe side effect of taking lithium.
Acne or skin changes are a severe side effect of taking lithium.
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