NR 603 Week 1 Quiz: (Neuro) Q & A

NR 603 Week 1 Quiz: (Neuro) Q & A Which of the following are potential causes of delirium in the elderly? Mark all that apply. Dehydration Correct! Medication Effects Correct! Sepsis Correct! Metabolic imbalance Personality changes in patients with Traumatic Brain Injury include all of the following except: Correct Answer Hypervigilance Impaired Social Judgment Apathy Impulsivity Common presenting symptoms of dementia include all of the following except: Depression Irritability Inability to find the right words Abstract thinking increases Which type of medication may be particularly dangerous when treating aggression in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) because it could cause paradoxical agitation? Benzodiazepines Clonidine Haloperidol Propranolol Chris is a 28-year-old marine who just returned from active duty from Iraq. He has been complaining of dizziness, extreme headaches, and memory problems related to traumatic brain injury. His neurological injuries are most likely the effect of: Changes related to altitude in climate.