Question

An 82-year-old man in hospital becomes acutely confused, agitated and hallucinated over 24 hours following surgery. He has fluctuating levels of consciousness. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Delirium

Answer

Dementia

Answer

Schizophrenia

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Depression with psychotic features

Answer

Factitious disorder

Practice question

An 82-year-old man in hospital becomes acutely confused, agitated and hallucinated over 24 hours following surgery. He has fluctuating levels of consciousness. What is the most likely diagnosis?