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What is the term for a sudden, temporary confusion that can occur in older adults, often due to infection or medication changes?
Delirium is an acute, fluctuating confusion, often reversible, frequently caused by underlying medical conditions like infection or medication side effects.
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Question: What is the term for a sudden, temporary confusion that can occur in older adults, often due to infection or medication changes?
Answer options: ✅ Delirium
- Dementia
- Depression
- Alzheimer's disease
Correct answer: Delirium
Explanation: Delirium is an acute, fluctuating confusion, often reversible, frequently caused by underlying medical conditions like infection or medication side effects.
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