Question

A 70-year-old with delirium in the ICU is agitated and pulling lines. Nonpharmacologic strategies fail. Which pharmacologic option is preferred short term?

Accepted Answer

Haloperidol or atypical antipsychotic short term for severe agitation

Answer

Benzodiazepine in all cases

Answer

Chronic antipsychotic indefinitely

Answer

High-dose opioids

Answer

No treatment regardless of danger

Practice question

A 70-year-old with delirium in the ICU is agitated and pulling lines. Nonpharmacologic strategies fail. Which pharmacologic option is preferred short term?