A 81-year-old man with a CFS of 5 and known COPD is admitted with an acute exacerbation. He has a background of anxiety and has been taking Diazepam 5...

Question

A 81-year-old man with a CFS of 5 and known COPD is admitted with an acute exacerbation. He has a background of anxiety and has been taking Diazepam 5 mg TDS for 3 years. On day 3 of admission, his Diazepam is inadvertently omitted from the drug chart. On day 5, he develops agitation, tremor, sweating, tachycardia, and a seizure. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepine withdrawal seizure due to inadvertent omission of regular Diazepam

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Delirium from COPD exacerbation

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Epilepsy

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Alcohol withdrawal

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Stroke

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Seizure - Medication Omission Error