All of the following features are associated with Delirium tremens EXCEPT: (A) Agitated, (B) Insomnia, (C) No loss of sleep, (D) Reversal of sleep wake pattern
Answer is C. (C) No loss of sleep # Delirium tremens Symptoms are> Clouding of consciousness> Poor attention span> Visual hallucinations which are often vivid and frightening> Tactile hallucinations and auditory hallucinations> Marked autonomic disturbances> Tachycardia Fever Sweating Hypertension Pupillary dilatation> Psychomotor agitation and ataxia> Insomnia> Dehydration> The course is short with recovery occurring within 3-7 days> Reversal of sleep pattern