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Psychiatry General 5e01b26b

Durg of choice in Delirium tremens is

A
Diazepam
B
Phenytoin
C
Chlordiazepoxide
D
Morphine
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. C i.e. ChlordiazepoxideTreatment of deliriumHospitalization, preferably in an ICU, is indicated and treatment should be directed at the underlying cause.Metabolic abnormalities are corrected and hydration and nutrition cared for.Medicines are essential to control psychotic symptoms, agitation, and restlessness.Drugs used are:Antipsychotics (Neuroleptic) - Drugs of choice.Typical antipsychotics: - Haloperldol (Drug of choice), Thioridazine, Chlorpromazine,Atypical antipsychotics - Risperidone, Quetiapine, Olanzapine.Benzodiazepines: Used for delifium related to alcohol (delirium tremens):Chlordiazepoxide, Diazepam, Lorazepam, Clonazepam.

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