Which delirium management combination is listed in the material?

Which delirium management combination is listed in the material?

• A. Haloperidol and lorazepam
• B. Chlorpromazine, haloperidol
• C. Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride, olanzapine, ramelteon, risperidone
• D. Delirium prevention medications

Answer: (A)

Delirium management aims to rapidly calm agitation and psychotic symptoms while addressing underlying causes. Haloperidol is a classic choice for controlling agitation in delirium because it acts as a sedating antipsychotic with effective quick relief of delirium-related behaviors. Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, can be helpful when withdrawal states are present or when additional sedation is needed after antipsychotics, though it must be used carefully since benzodiazepines can worsen delirium in non-withdrawal cases. This combination is often listed in management material as a practical acute strategy for delirium. The other options involve drug mixes or approaches that are less standard for acute delirium treatment or reflect prevention rather than active management.

Delirium management aims to rapidly calm agitation and psychotic symptoms while addressing underlying causes. Haloperidol is a classic choice for controlling agitation in delirium because it acts as a sedating antipsychotic with effective quick relief of delirium-related behaviors. Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, can be helpful when withdrawal states are present or when additional sedation is needed after antipsychotics, though it must be used carefully since benzodiazepines can worsen delirium in non-withdrawal cases. This combination is often listed in management material as a practical acute strategy for delirium. The other options involve drug mixes or approaches that are less standard for acute delirium treatment or reflect prevention rather than active management.