A patient, diagnosed with delirium, cannot tolerate Haloperidol. Which of the following medications can be used to help this patient?
1. risperidone
2. phenytoin
3. morphine
4. amiodarone
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Rationale: For patients unable to tolerate haloperidol for delirium, risperidone is an alternative. Phenytoin is used to manage seizures. Morphine is prescribed for pain. Amiodarone is a cardiac medication.
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