Question 69 · LEK · Delirium
The symptoms and signs of delirium tremens do not include:
- A. Reichardt sign (reading from a blank page).
- B. cenesthetic hallucinations.
- C. oneiric delusions.
- D. bradycardia.
- E. increased arterial blood pressure.
Hint
Delirium tremens is a state of extreme sympathetic overactivity; check which listed sign goes against that.
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