Which drug worsens the post cardiothoracic surgery delirium:
Ans. c. Anticholinergic agentsDelirium is an acute change in cognition and attention characterized by alteration in consciousness and disorganized thinking.Since anticholinergics decrease cognition, delirium can be worsened by anticholinergics.Postoperative delirium is decreased by drugs likeAntipsychotics: HaloperidolDexmedetomidineBenzodiazepines: Midazolam
Antipsychotics
Benzodiazepines
Anticholinergic agents
Antihistaminics
Psychiatry