MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Acute confusional state/delirium is a frequent cause of hospital admission, in the elderly. It is characterized by an acute fluctuating impairment of cognitive functions and inattention. Recognition and prompt treatment is crucial to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Delirium is different from dementia. But they have similar symptoms, such as confusion, agitation and delusions. If a person has these symptoms, it can be hard for healthcare professionals who don’t know them to tell whether delirium or dementia is the cause.

Detailed explanation-3: -Common causes of sudden confusion an infection anywhere in the body, especially in elderly people. a stroke or TIA (’mini stroke’) a low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia) diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes caused by a lack of insulin in the body.