SAQ 1766 – Acute delirium in an agitated older patient

An 82-year-old woman with dementia is brought to ED after assaulting a staff member at her nursing home. She is clearly agitated on arrival.

List four collateral-history findings that would support acute delirium.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

List four investigations you might perform to identify the cause of delirium, with a clinical indication for each.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

Despite non-invasive measures, she remains difficult to manage and is a risk to herself. List three drugs from different classes that you could use, with a potential contraindication for each.

(Marked out of 3.0)

/ 3

Total Score: 0 / 11

Percentage: 0%