Which medication administered for delirium under a controlled environment can reduce the duration and severity of delirium for high-risk patients?
a. Haloperidol (Haldol)
b. Thioridazine (Mellaril)
c. Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
d. Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
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A Correct. Haloperidol administered in low doses helped to reduce the severity and duration of delirium for high-risk patients following hip surgery; however, haloperidol therapy did not reduce the incidence of delirium in this group. In addition, atypical antipsychotic medications can also be effective when admi-nistered in low doses under controlled circumstances.
B Incorrect. Thioridazine is a typical antipsychotic and not indicated in the pre-vention of delirium.
C Incorrect. Fluphenazine is a typical antipsychotic and not indicated in the pre-vention of delirium.
D Incorrect. Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic and not indicated in the prevention of delirium.
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