DELIRIUM

Question 1

If a patient has rapid onset of confusion – delirium of dementia?

Answer 1

Delirium

Question 2

If a patient has primary defect in attention, that fluctuates during the day – delirium of dementia?

Answer 2

Delirium

Question 3

If a patient has insidious onset of confusion – delirium of dementia?

Answer 3

Dementia

Question 4

If a patient is able to attend to MMSE or draw a clock – delirium of dementia?

Answer 4

Dementia

Question 5

If a patient has normal attention, that does not fluctuate throughout the day – delirium of dementia?

Answer 5

Dementia

Question 6

If a patient is unable to attend a MMSE or draw a clock – delirium of dementia?

Answer 6

Delirium

Question 7

If a patient has primary defect in short term memory – delirium of dementia?

Answer 7

Dementia