You are assessing a 60-year-old man who has been reluctantly brought to ED. His housemate is concerned he is not his usual self. He has been agitated, has not been sleeping well, and has been talking about hanging himself. He uses regular cannabis and has no other medical history.
On examination he appears withdrawn, has a faint bilateral wheeze, and refuses further examination.
| Observation |
Result |
| Heart rate |
102 bpm |
| Blood pressure |
112/85 mmHg |
| Oxygen saturation |
96% room air |
| Temperature |
37.7 degrees C |
List five (5) factors that would lead you to suspect an organic cause for this presentation.
(Marked out of 5.0)
/ 5
List five (5) factors that would lead you to suspect a psychiatric cause for this presentation.
(Marked out of 5.0)
/ 5
He wants to leave, becomes agitated, and is being restrained by security. In order of escalation, prescribe your first two (2) choices of chemical restraint.
(Marked out of 2.0)
/ 2
Total Score: 0 / 12
Percentage: 0%
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