A 78-year-old man with dementia in a care home becomes acutely agitated and confused over 24 hours. He has a low-grade fever and is pulling at his cat...

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A 78-year-old man with dementia in a care home becomes acutely agitated and confused over 24 hours. He has a low-grade fever and is pulling at his catheter. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Delirium

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Progression of dementia

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Depression

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Schizophrenia

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Bipolar disorder

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Delirium

A 78-year-old man with dementia in a care home becomes acutely agitated and confused over 24 hours. He has a low-grade fever and is pulling at his catheter. What is the most likely diagnosis?