Which Disorder Is Characterized by Variable Onset, Variable Course, Exacerbations

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which disorder is characterized by variable onset, variable course, exacerbations, poor attention, hallucinations that are usually auditory, and frequent complex often paranoid delusions?

• A) delirium
• B) dementia
• C) depression
• D) schizophrenia

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