Dementia Flashcards
1
Q
What is semantic memory?
A
The ability to associate meaning to objects presented via visual or auditory modularities.
2
Q
What type of dementia is semantic dementia?
A
Frontotemporal dementia
3
Q
What is the typical age of onset for frontotemporal dementia?
A
55-65
4
Q
What is the first-line medication for severe Alzheimer’s?
A
Memantine
5
Q
What is the treatment for mild to moderate alzheimer’s?
A
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors such as Donepezil, Galantamine and Rivastigmine
