Delirium tremens, a potential progression of alcohol withdrawal, can involve which symptoms?

• A. Hallucinations, confusion, disorientation, and generalized seizures
• B. Dizziness only
• C. Rash
• D. Mild anxiety

Answer: (D)

Delirium tremens represents the severe end of alcohol withdrawal and is defined by delirium plus autonomic instability. The hallmark features are disturbances of consciousness with confusion and disorientation, perceptual disturbances such as hallucinations, and it can progress to generalized seizures. These symptoms together reflect the delirious state that makes this condition dangerous and requires urgent medical management.

Other options describe symptoms not characteristic of delirium tremens: dizziness alone is a mild, nonspecific withdrawal sign; a rash has no direct association with DT; and mild anxiety can occur in early withdrawal but does not involve delirium or seizure risk.