A 78-year-old woman in hospital becomes acutely confused overnight. She is agitated, has visual hallucinations and fluctuating levels of consciousness...

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A 78-year-old woman in hospital becomes acutely confused overnight. She is agitated, has visual hallucinations and fluctuating levels of consciousness. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Delirium

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Dementia

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Schizophrenia

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Mania

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Generalised anxiety disorder

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Delirium

A 78-year-old woman in hospital becomes acutely confused overnight. She is agitated, has visual hallucinations and fluctuating levels of consciousness. What is the most likely diagnosis?