What type of dementia happens abruptly, is variable hour to hour, and - ProProfs Discuss
Advertisement

What type of dementia happens abruptly, is variable hour to hour, and is usually reversible?

What type of dementia happens abruptly, is variable hour to hour, and is usually reversible?<br/>

Change Image    Delete

Asked by Caitlinb, Last updated: Dec 12, 2024

+ Answer
Request
Question menu
Vote up Vote down

2 Answers

M. Delilah

M. Delilah

M. Delilah
M. Delilah

Answered Mar 25, 2020

The correct answer is DELIRIUM
Delirium is a temporal mental state with sudden onset; it is usually reversible. It includes symptoms such as confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations.

Delirium can be caused by severe infection, dehydration, disorientation, and drug intoxication. Other risk factors for delirium include the history of past surgery, history of stroke and dementia, people under emotional stress, and sleep deprivation.

There are three types of delirium. This includes delirium tremens, hyperactive delirium, and hypoactive delirium. Delirium tremens is a psychosis of chronic alcoholism, usually due to alcohol withdrawal, which can be fatal.

Hyperactive delirium is characterized by being restless, agitated, and uncooperative. Hypoactive delirium is characterized by sluggishness, being inattentive, and abnormal drowsiness.

upvote downvote
Reply 

caitlinb

caitlinb

caitlinb
Caitlinb

Answered Sep 14, 2018

Delirium
Delirium
upvote downvote
Reply 

Advertisement
Advertisement
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader

Email Sent
We have sent an email to your address "" with instructions to reset your password.