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What term means an acute condition of confusion disorientation disordered thinking and memory agitation and hallucinations?
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∙ 11y ago
Delirium-often times confused with Dementia, just remember Dementia isnt considered acute.
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∙ 11y ago
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Severe dysphoric mood with psychotic features?
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An acute condition of confusion and agitation?
delirium
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When If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition the best way to overcome the effect is to?
rely upon the aircraft instrument indications.
What is the names the name of the condition characterized by disordered eating lack of menstrual periods and osteoporosis?
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What's the real meaning of pi?
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What are biomedical condition's?
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