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PHYCHOSIS & DELIRIUM (PHYCHOSIS (Symptoms (Paranoia, incoherence,…
PHYCHOSIS & DELIRIUM
PHYCHOSIS
Symptoms
Paranoia
incoherence
Hallucination
weaker emotional state
sensory impairement
Treatment
A good social safety network
Second generation antiphychotic drugs eg. risperidone
Good treatment relationship
Causes
Substance abuse
Physical disease
DELIRIUM
Symptoms
Orientation
Restlessness
Memory problem
Change in mood
Disruption of consciousness
Cognitive changes
Altered sleep-wake cycle
Sweating and trembling
Dellusional thoughts
Incoherent speech
Causes
Brain injury
Sensory impairement
Neurological disorder
Earlier bouts of delirium
Substance abuse
Depression, apathy, self isolation, Trauma, Infection, cardiac disease
Age
Treatment
Antipsychotics
Suitable medication
Hypnotics can be used o temporary bases
Effective treatment of comorbid diseases
Antidepressant & sedatives can also be utilised in the treatment