Notes in 11 Altered Mental Status

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Published	06/23/2024	The 4 broad categories of things that can cause altered mental status can be rememberd by the mnemonic MIST{{c1::Metabolic::M}}{{c1::Infectious:I…
Published	06/23/2024	{{c1::Delirium}} is an acute confusional state with impaired attention, usually triggered by a medical condition or medication. This {{c2::is not::is …
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Published	06/23/2024	To diagnose Wernicke's encephalopathy, look for 2+/4 of the following:{{c2::Oculomotor}} abnormality{{c2::Cerebellar}} signs{{c1::AMS/mild memory}} is…
Published	06/23/2024	To treat Wernicke's encephalopathy, you give {{c1::500 mg IV thiamine TID}} and then {{c1::100 mg PO indefinitely}}
Published	06/23/2024	{{c1::Altered mental status}} is a change in level of consciousness, change in thought content, or both
Published	06/23/2024	{{c1::Hyper}}carbia causes arange of altered mental status, from anxiety and daytime sleepiness to coma
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