Dementia Flashcards
1
Q
Types of dementia
A
Frontotemporal Vascular Mixed DWLB AD
2
Q
Treatment for AD
A
Mild moderate= ACHEI
rivastigmine, donepezil and galantamine
Severe= NMDA receptor antagonist
Memantine
3
Q
Galantamine SE
A
Skin reactions SJS- stop at first sign of rash
4
Q
Rivastigmine SE
A
GI disturbances
5
Q
SE of AChEI
A
Diarrhoea Urination Muscle weakness Bronchospasms Bradycardia Emisis Lacrimation Salivation/sweating
DUMBELLS
6
Q
Do you treat FT dementia
A
NO
7
Q
What is used to treat non-cogniitive symptoms
A
Antipsychotics
AChEI
8
Q
What is MHRA warning for Antipsychotic use in elderly with dementia
A
Increased risk of stroke and death
