FNP Board Review: Problems of Older Adult (Fitzgerald) 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

____________ is a sudden state of rapid changes in brain function reflected in confusion, changes in cognition, activity, and level of consciousness. - Delirium ____________ is a slowly developing impairment of intellectual or cognitive function that is progressive and interferes with normal functioning - Dementia T/F: Delirium is precipitated by an underlying acute cause, such as acute illness whereas a dementia has a variety of causes - True With dementia there are psychomotor changes _______(early or late) in the disease - Late What is important (related to medications) to look at when assessing a patient with delirium? - The last medication added or dose adjusted What are some problematic medications in the elderly related To delirium? - Systemic Anticholinergics -TCA - FIRST-generation antihistamines (diphenhydramine) - antipsychotics (Haldol) - Opioids - Benzodiazepines - Alcohol Which electrolyte disturbance in particular could cause delirium? - Hyponatremia