Topic: Delirium Tremens
Subject: Medicine
A patient with delirium tremens manifests all of the following, except:

Correct Answer : B.

Delirium tremens commonly begins two to three days after the last alcohol drink, but it may be delayed more than a week. Its peak intensity is usually four to five days after the last drink. This condition causes dangerous shifts in breathing, circulation and temperature control. It can cause heart palpitations and dramatical increase in blood pressure, and dangerous dehydration. Delirium tremens also can temporarily reduce the amount of blood flow to the brain. Symptoms can include confusion, disorientation, stupor or loss of consciousness, nervous or angry behavior, irrational beliefs, soaking sweats, hyperthermia, tremor, tachypnea, sleep disturbances and hallucinations.