Ian suddenly became incoherent at 3 a.m. yesterday. He was agitated and unable to focus his attention and did not know where he was when taken to the hospital. After two days, the cocaine was out of his system and his cognitive functioning returned to normal. What form of neurocognitive disorder did he display?
A) none; he was experiencing withdrawal
B) minor neurocognitive disorder
C) delirium
D) traumatic brain injury

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ian displayed symptoms of delirium, characterized by sudden onset of confusion, agitation, inability to focus attention, and disorientation, which resolved after the cocaine was out of his system.

Ian Suddenly Became Incoherent at 3 A