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Short Answer Questions for ED Fellowship Study

Case: Acute confusion in an older adult

A 70-year-old female is brought in acutely confused. She is normally independent in her activities of daily living but has been becoming more dependent on her family in recent months.

1. Other than infection, list (6) common causes of acute confusion in an adult. 6 marks

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2. State (6) features on history or examination that would suggest an organic rather than a psychiatric cause of confusion in the elderly patient. 6 marks

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