A 52-year-old man arrives as ESI 2 with agitation, hallucinations, tremor, and diaphoresis 24 hours after his last drink. BP 172/98, HR 132,

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A 52-year-old man arrives as ESI 2 with agitation, hallucinations, tremor, and diaphoresis 24 hours after his last drink. BP 172/98, HR 132, temperature 38.0 C. He has no focal neurologic deficit and glucose is normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol withdrawal delirium

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Sympathomimetic intoxication

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Serotonin syndrome

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Anticholinergic toxicity

Alcohol withdrawal delirium — ABEM Board MCQ

A 52-year-old man arrives as ESI 2 with agitation, hallucinations, tremor, and diaphoresis 24 hours after his last drink. BP 172/98, HR 132, temperature 38.0 C. He has no focal neurologic deficit and glucose is normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?