A 68-year-old woman with known Alzheimer's dementia is admitted with acute confusion, agitation and fluctuating level of consciousness. She is oriente...

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A 68-year-old woman with known Alzheimer's dementia is admitted with acute confusion, agitation and fluctuating level of consciousness. She is oriented only to person and has inattention. Her observations show low-grade fever; urinalysis suggests infection. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Delirium superimposed on dementia

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Progression of Alzheimer's disease

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Major depressive disorder with psychotic features

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Wernicke's encephalopathy

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Non-convulsive status epilepticus

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Delirium superimposed on dementia

A 68-year-old woman with known Alzheimer's dementia is admitted with acute confusion, agitation and fluctuating level of consciousness. She is oriented only to person and has inattention. Her observations show low-grade fever; urinalysis suggests infection. What is the most likely diagnosis?