Notes in Delirium

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Published	10/10/2024	{{c1::Hypoactive}} delirium is characterized by lethargy, motor slowness, and social withdrawal
Published	10/10/2024	{{c1::Hyperactive}} delirium is characterized by agitation, aggression, disorientation, and hallucinations
Published	10/10/2024	The brain energy metabolism theory of delirium states that acute illnesses cause {{c1::hypoxemia}} and {{c1::hypoglycemia}} which …
Published	10/10/2024	Possible etiologies of delirium include: {{c1::bioenergtic insuffiency}}, {{c2::inflammation}}, or {{c3::polypharmacy}}
Published	10/10/2024	Patients with delirium will have {{c1::non-focal::focal or non-focal}} neurologic exam findings
Published	10/10/2024	Patients with delirium often have a {{c1::fluctuating}} course of symptoms
Published	10/10/2024	The most commonly used diagnostic tool for delirium is the {{c1::Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)}}
Published	10/10/2024	Which class of drugs increases the risk for delirium?{{c1::Benzodiazepines}}
Published	10/10/2024	Which class of drugs can be used as prophylaxis for delirium?{{c1::None :)}}
Published	10/10/2024	What is the general treatment for delirium?{{c1::Supportive}}
Published	10/10/2024	Management of deliriuim in the ICU involves using the {{c1::ABCDEF}} bundle
Published	10/10/2024	Delirium has a(n) {{c1::acute::acute or progressive}} onset and is {{c1::reversible::reversible or irreversible}}
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