Question

An 84‑year‑old woman in residential care is admitted with acute confusion. She is on ten regular medications including anticholinergic agents and benzodiazepines. There is no clear infection. What is the most appropriate initial management step regarding her medicines?

Accepted Answer

Review and rationalise her medications, reducing or ceasing potentially deliriogenic drugs

Answer

Add an antipsychotic immediately

Answer

Stop all medicines abruptly

Answer

Increase benzodiazepine dose to calm her

Answer

Make no changes until delirium resolves

Practice question

An 84‑year‑old woman in residential care is admitted with acute confusion. She is on ten regular medications including anticholinergic agents and benzodiazepines. There is no clear infection. What is the most appropriate initial management step regarding her medicines?