Module 04: Gerontology Health Care of the Elderly (Assessment)
A 70-year- old man presents to you in an acute confused state. He was treated recently by another doctor with Benadryl, paracetamol, amlodipine and atorvastatin for his cough, osteoarthritis of the knees , hypertension and Hyperlipidemia. His blood Hb was 11.9gm%, WBC 5000, platelet count 350,000.
What is the likely cause of his confusion state?
A. Atorvastatin
B. Benadryl
C. Amlodipine
D. Low Hb
E. Paracetamol
A 70-year- old man presents to you in an acute confused state. He was treated recently by another doctor with Benadryl, paracetamol, amlodipine and atorvastatin for his cough, osteoarthritis of the knees , hypertension and Hyperlipidemia. His blood Hb was 11.9gm%, WBC 5000, platelet count 350,000.
What is the likely cause of his confusion state?
A. Atorvastatin
B. Benadryl
C. Amlodipine
D. Low Hb
E. Paracetamol