Pharmacological interventions should not replace thoughtful and careful evaluation and management of the underlying causes of delirium.Which medication administered for delirium in a controlled environment can reduce the duration and severity of delirium for high-risk patients?
A)Haloperidol (Haldol)
B)Thioridazine (Mellaril)
C)Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
D)Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

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Haloperidol is the only medication among the options listed that has been shown to reduce the duration and severity of delirium in high-risk patients when administered in a controlled environment. Thioridazine, fluphenazine, and chlorpromazine have similar actions as haloperidol in managing delirium, but they have a higher risk of adverse effects, such as cardiac arrhythmias and extrapyramidal symptoms.

Pharmacological Interventions Should Not Replace Thoughtful and Careful Evaluation and Management