Which medication administered for delirium under a controlled environment can reduce the duration and severity of delirium for high-risk patients?
A) Haloperidol (Haldol)
B) Thioridazine (Mellaril)
C) Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
D) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

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Haloperidol administered in low doses can help reduce the severity and duration of delirium for high-risk patients after hip surgery; however,haloperidol therapy does not reduce the incidence of delirium in this group.In addition,atypical antipsychotic medications can also be effective when administered in low doses under controlled circumstances.
Thioridazine is a typical antipsychotic agent and is not indicated in the prevention of delirium.Fluphenazine is a typical antipsychotic medication and is not indicated in the prevention of delirium.Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic agent and is not indicated in the prevention of delirium.

Which Medication Administered for Delirium Under a Controlled Environment Can