Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1548 of 1700
Which can cause psychotic symptoms?
- Lack of sleep, high blood sugar, or some medicines
- Eating a large meal late in the evening each day
- Wearing glasses and hearing aids during the day
- Walking outdoors in the bright morning light each day
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Correct answer: Lack of sleep, high blood sugar, or some medicines
Poor sleep, illness, drugs, and some medicines can bring on psychotic symptoms. When a medical or drug cause is behind it, the condition is called delirium.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026