Question

Medications that commonly contribute to delirium include all of the following except:

a. first generation antihistamines
b. cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonists
c. opioids
d. benzodiazepines

Answer 1

Cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonists, unlike first generation antihistamines, opioids, and benzodiazepines, do not commonly contribute to delirium and are typically used as blood pressure medication without delirium as a common side effect.

Step-by-step explanation:

Among the medications that commonly contribute to delirium, the one that does not commonly contribute is cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonists. First generation antihistamines, opioids, and benzodiazepines are all known to have a higher risk of causing delirium. Cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonists, which are primarily used as blood pressure medication, typically do not have delirium as a common side effect. In comparison, certain classes of antipsychotics and treatments such as psychotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, deep-brain stimulation, and/or medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used to manage various psychiatric conditions and are not directly linked to causing delirium.