A 65-year-old man presents with confusion and agitation in hospital post-operatively. He has fluctuating levels of consciousness and visual hallucinat...

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A 65-year-old man presents with confusion and agitation in hospital post-operatively. He has fluctuating levels of consciousness and visual hallucinations. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Delirium.

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Dementia.

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Schizophrenia.

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Depression with psychosis.

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Generalised anxiety disorder.

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Delirium

A 65-year-old man presents with confusion and agitation in hospital post-operatively. He has fluctuating levels of consciousness and visual hallucinations. What is the most likely diagnosis?