Pharmacological Interventions Should Not Replace Thoughtful and Careful Evaluation and Management

question 4

Multiple Choice

Pharmacological interventions should not replace thoughtful and careful evaluation and management of the underlying causes of delirium.Which medication administered for delirium in a controlled environment can reduce the duration and severity of delirium for high-risk patients?

• A)Haloperidol (Haldol)
• B)Thioridazine (Mellaril)
• C)Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
• D)Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

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