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The patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9) score can be used to screen patients for major depressive disorder, as opposed to delirium.
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d
PHQ-9 score
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The GAD-7 score screens patients for generalised anxiety disorder, as opposed to delirium.
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c
GAD-7 score
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The 4AT score is a useful screening tool for assessing whether a patient may have delirium, with a score of more than 4 out of 12 suggesting delirium. The score takes into account the alertness, memory and attention of the patient, as well as whether their symptoms fluctuate throughout the day.
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a
4AT score
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The MMSE may be used as a screening tool for Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, as opposed to delirium.
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b
Mini-mental state examination (MMSE)
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The disease activity score (DAS28) is used to assess the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, as opposed to delirium.
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DAS28 score
Concept
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Delirium
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191
Geriatrics
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Which of the following scoring systems can be used as a screening tool for assessing delirium in a patient?
a