Ted has been admitted to the hospital with delirium.Ted's doctor thinks the delirium was caused by a medication Ted takes.Ted takes several medications,which ones is the doctor probably most concerned about?

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Medications with anticholinergic effects are known to cause delirium in older adults. They can interfere with the activity of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that is important for cognitive function. Neuroleptic medications (choice A) can also cause delirium, but are more commonly associated with movement disorders. Cholinergic medications (choice B) actually increase the activity of acetylcholine and are not typically associated with delirium. Extra-pyramidal medications (choice C) also affect movement and are not directly related to delirium.

Ted Has Been Admitted to the Hospital with Delirium