15th February 2025

A 79-year-old man has recently been admitted for treatment of severe cellulitis.

A 79-year-old man has recently been admitted for treatment of severe cellulitis. You are called overnight to review him, as he has become agitated, accusing staff of poisoning his food or feeding him only cardboard. He is clearly distressed, intermittently screaming or trying to walk in order to “leave this place”.

Which of the following may be appropriate to prescribe?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.