SAQ 1645 – Behavioural disturbance in an older woman

A 72-year-old woman is brought to the ED because her family are concerned about her behaviour. Her initial assessment does not support delirium, and she later asks to leave the department.

List four mental state examination features that would support delirium as the cause of abnormal behaviour.

(Marked out of 4.0)

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List five history or examination features that would support major depressive disorder.

(Marked out of 5.0)

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List three conditions that must be met to detain this patient involuntarily under mental health legislation.

(Marked out of 3.0)

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Total Score: 0 / 12

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