Which medications are listed under delirium?

Which medications are listed under delirium?

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

Answer: (A)

Delirium management often relies on antipsychotics to calm agitation and reduce psychotic features, helping patients regain safety and orientation. Chlorpromazine and haloperidol are classic antipsychotics that are commonly listed as options to treat delirium because they can quickly control agitation and perceptual disturbance. Haloperidol, in particular, is widely used for its rapid onset and predictable titration in delirious patients. Benzodiazepines like lorazepam are generally avoided in delirium management except in withdrawal states because they can worsen confusion and prolong delirium. The other agents listed—dexmedetomidine, olanzapine, risperidone, ramelteon—have roles in specific settings (ICU sedation, alternative antipsychotics, sleep/Wake regulation) but are not the standard medications typically listed for delirium treatment in the same way as chlorpromazine and haloperidol. Delirium prevention medications refer to strategies to reduce risk, not to acute treatment, so they aren’t the same as medications used to address an established delirium.

Delirium management often relies on antipsychotics to calm agitation and reduce psychotic features, helping patients regain safety and orientation. Chlorpromazine and haloperidol are classic antipsychotics that are commonly listed as options to treat delirium because they can quickly control agitation and perceptual disturbance. Haloperidol, in particular, is widely used for its rapid onset and predictable titration in delirious patients.

Benzodiazepines like lorazepam are generally avoided in delirium management except in withdrawal states because they can worsen confusion and prolong delirium. The other agents listed—dexmedetomidine, olanzapine, risperidone, ramelteon—have roles in specific settings (ICU sedation, alternative antipsychotics, sleep/Wake regulation) but are not the standard medications typically listed for delirium treatment in the same way as chlorpromazine and haloperidol. Delirium prevention medications refer to strategies to reduce risk, not to acute treatment, so they aren’t the same as medications used to address an established delirium.