Dementia Flashcards
1
Q
What is alzheimer’s disease?
A
- Incurable and progressive
- Most common cause of brain degeneration
2
Q
What are the symptoms of alzheimer’s disease?
A
Memory loss
Difficulty thinking
Affects Language and Orientation
Non-cognitive: psychiatric + behavioural problems
- MHRA: Antipsychotics inc risk of stroke + death in elderly w dementia
3
Q
What is the treatment of alzheimer’s disease?
A
Mild-moderate:
- First line: AChE inhibitors (donepezil)
- Alt: memantine (moderate)
Severe:
- Memantine
4
Q
What is status epilepticus?
A
Medical emergency
Convulsive (generalised tonic clonic seizures) (including febrile) >5 min
5
Q
What is the treatment of status epilepticus when convulsions last more than 5 minutes?
A
- Diazepam rectal solution OR
- Midazolam oromucosal solution
- Repeat once after 5-10 min if necessary
