Post cardiac surgery delirium symptoms are worsened by
Correct Answer: Anticholinergics
Description: Ans. b. AnticholinergicsRef: Goodman Gilman 13th E/P156Delirium is an acute change in cognition and attention characterized by alteration in consciousness and disorganized thinking.Since anticholinergics decrease cognition, delirium can be worsened by anticholinergics.Postoperative delirium is decreased by drugs likeAntipsychotics: HaloperidolDexmedetomidineBenzodiazepines: Midazolam
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