Question

A 78-year-old man is admitted after hip surgery. On day 2 he becomes acutely confused, fluctuating in attention and has visual hallucinations. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Delirium

Answer

Dementia

Answer

Depression

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Schizophrenia

Answer

Wernicke encephalopathy

Practice question

A 78-year-old man is admitted after hip surgery. On day 2 he becomes acutely confused, fluctuating in attention and has visual hallucinations. What is the most likely diagnosis?