Rule out drug toxicity/interactions as the cause of an altered mental status. Many drugs and substances (ex: alcohol, cocaine, marijuana)
Therefore, altered mental status does not generally appear on its own. For instance, the causes of the altered mental status may be alcohol intoxication and traumatic injury. It is therefore beneficial to identify the underlying cause when altered mental status arises to deliver appropriate therapy and treatment. Among the potential causes of
The CNS effects of drugs and chemicals can be divided into drugs that cause altered mental status, seizures, encephalopathy and movement disorders.
Titrate to patient response. Causes: Myocardial ischemia/ infarction. Drugs/toxicologic (eg, Hypotension? Acutely altered mental status? Signs of
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Altered mental status can be caused by which drug used to treat Herpes Zoster (Shingles)? Valacyclovir, of course. Valacyclovir, a prodrug of
Altered mental status can be caused by which drug used to treat Herpes Zoster (Shingles)? Valacyclovir, of course. Valacyclovir, a prodrug of
Altered mental status can be caused by which drug used to treat Herpes Zoster (Shingles)? Valacyclovir, of course. Valacyclovir, a prodrug of
Altered mental status can be caused by which drug used to treat Herpes Zoster (Shingles)? Valacyclovir, of course. Valacyclovir, a prodrug of
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Why would anyone complain about Tim, his mental status was the story.
Glad she helped heal him and a happy ending!