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What is the difference between delirium and dementia?

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Delirium: attention and awareness, acute, reversible
Dementia: memory and cognitive function, slow, irreversible

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What are the causes of delirium?

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  1. Illness
  2. Infection
  3. Med
  4. Metabolic disorders
  5. Vitamin def
  6. Alcohol
  7. Hypothyroidism
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Meds that can cause delirium?

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  1. TCA
  2. Antihistamines
  3. Antipsych
  4. Benzo
  5. Sedatives
  6. Antiparkins
  7. Alcohol
  8. CS
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What is dementia?

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Chronic syndrome of cognitive deficits that effect memory, intellectual, and behavioral functions

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What are the types of dementia?

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AD
VD
Lewy body
Parkinson

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Chronic progressive neurodegenerative disorder that results from neurofibrillary tangles or beta amyloid plaques that interfere with cholinergic transmission and other neurochemical changes in the brain

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AD

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A form of dementia that typically presents with Parkinsonian features as well as symptoms such as falls and hallucinations

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LBD

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Most common type of dementia? Prevalence?

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AD; increases with age, affect women > men

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What is the patho behind AD?

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  1. Neurofibrillary tangles from hyperphosphorylated tau proteins
  2. Neuritic plaques from b-amyloid1-42
  • Loss in dendrites and synapses
  • Neuronal atrophy
  • Loss of cortical neurons
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WHat are the neuochemical changes in AD?

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Cholinerigc: decrease Ach -> cognitive and memory deficits
Glutaminergic: decrease glutamate -> cognitive and memory deficits
Serotonergic: Degeneration of serotonergic nuclei due toneurofibrillary tangles -> behavioral changes and psychosis
Noradrenergic: affects info processing

Changes in 5-HT and NE -> depression

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What is the genetic predisposition of early and later onset of AD?

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Early: APP-chromosone 21
* Presenillin 1 (chromosone 1 and 14)

Later: >65YO
* ApoE4 (chromosone 19)

Down’s syndrome who live lon will most likely develop AD

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What are the RF of AD?

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1. Increased age
2. Down’s syndrome
3. Cormorbidities
4. Depression
5. Decreased brain activity

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What are the clinical presentations of AD?

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Onset: gradual
Progression: progressive
Age:
* Early: ≤65YO
* Late: ≥65 YO

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What are the warning signs of AD?

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  1. Memory loss
  2. Challenges in solving problems
  3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks
  4. Confusion
  5. Visual and spatial unawareness
  6. Problems with speaking and writing
  7. Misplacing things
  8. Poor judgement
  9. Social withdrawl
  10. Mood/personality changes
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What is the classification of mild AD?

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MMSE: 21-30
* Cofusion
* Memory loss
* Personality changes
* Disorientaton

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What is the classification of moderate AD?

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MMSE: 10-20
* difficulty in completing everyday tasks

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What is the classification of severe AD?

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MMSE: ≤10
* Loss in speech
* Loss in appetite
* Loss in bladder control
* Caregiver dependence

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How do we diagnose or cassify AD?

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DSM-V TR: lists the causes and functional thresholds

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WHat are your types of screening tools for cognitive impairment?

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  1. Mini-cog
  2. MIS
  3. GPCOG
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What are the issues of diagnosing AD?

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  1. Insidious onset
  2. MUST ensure the problems are NOT due to other causes
  3. Important to diagnose or confirm diagnosis of AD as early as possible
  4. Diagnosis of exclusion (probable AD) until autopsy
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What are the elements of a diagnostic work-up for AD?

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  1. Cognitive family and med hx
  2. Mental status test (MMSE)
  3. Physical and neurological exams
  4. Lab
  5. Brain imaging
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What is the most commonly used mental status test?

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MMSE

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What is the MMSE?

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30 point test assessing orientation, memory, attention, recall, and lanuage

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What is FAQ?

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Assessment of activities of daily living (completion of normal tasks)

Dependent in 3 or more activies -> impairment

0-30 possible score

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What is the clock draw test?
**CDT of 4** approximates a MMSE of near 30 or mild cognitive impairment **CDT of 2** suggests moderate impairment with MMSE scores in high teens. **CDT of 1** reflects moderate-to-severe scores on MMSE (low teens)
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What are the therapeutic goals of AD?
Slow the progression of the dx: 1. Enhance QoL 2. Improve the ability to complete ADLs 3. Improve mood and behavior 4. Slow down cognitive loss
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When do we treat AD?
ASAP to maximize maintenance of cognitive function to carry ou ADLs * Continue tx till they are bedridden or unable to carry out ADLs
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What are the tx of AD?
**Cognitive sx:** AChEIs, NMDA receptor blockers **Behavioral sx:** Non-pharm, pharm
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What are yor AChEIs?
Donepizil (Aricept) Rivastigimine (Exelon) Galantamine (Razadyne)
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Donepizil | PiT, CI, Dosing, ADR
**PiT:** mild-severe AD **CI:** CV, asthma/copd, bleeding, sz, low body weight (<50kg) **Dosing:** PO, patch, ODT * Initial: 5 mg PO QD for 1 month * Maintenance: May increase 10 mg after 4-6 weeks x 3 months, Increase 23 mg after 3 months **ADR:** N/V/D, weight loss/anorexia, insomnia, bradycardia
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Does donepezil require dosage adjustment?
No, only for hemodialysis (2.3 mg -> 5mg)
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What are the counseling points for donepeziL?
1. QHS to decrease nausea 2. QAM if insomnia occurs 3. Do NOT crush or chew the 23 mg tablets 4. Let the ODT dissolve on your tongue then follow with water 5. If patch falls off or a dose is missed, apply a new patch immediately and then replace this patch 7 days later to start a new one-week cycle.
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Rivastigmine | PiT, Dosing, ADR
**PiT:**Mild-mod AD 9(PO, patch) * Severe AD (patch) **Dosing:** PO 2-4 weeks dose adjustment, 4 weeks for patch * If dosing is interrupted for > 3 days, re-titrate * BID * No dosage adj PO, hepatic adj for patch (4.6mg) **ADR:** * N/V/D, anorexia * Insomnia * Bradycardia
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Counseling points for rivastigmine?
**PO:** Take w/ food **Patch:** * less ADR * QD same time everydaya * Upper and lower back, chest, upper arm * Rotate application site * Don't cut patches
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Galantamine | PiT,Dosing, ADR
**PiT:** mild-moderater AD **Dosing:** 4 weeks adj * IR BID, ER QD * Hepatic and renal adj **ADR:** * N/V/D, anorexia * Insomnia * Bradycardia
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COunseling points for Galantamine?
Take w/ food Oral solution may be mixed wih liquid, drink immediately
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Memantine | PiT, Dosing, ADR
**PiT:** mod-severe dementia **Dosing:** QW adj * Renal adj, avoid hemodialysis **ADR:** D/Constipation, confusion, dz, HA, hyper-hypotension, coughing
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Counseling points for memantine?
1. Take w or w.o food **ER:** don't crush or chew, * Can be opened and sprinkled on applesauce **Oral solution:** * Do NOT mix with other liquids * Use dosing device provided * Squirt slowly into the corner of the mouth
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Namzaric | PiT, Dosing, Counseling
Mematnine + Donepezil **PiT:** Mod-severe dementia **Dosing:** weekly adj * Renal adj for 5-29 mL/min **Counseling:** * Give with or without food * Do NOT crush or chew * May be opened and sprinkle on applesauce; take immediately
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What are you beta-amyloid mAb?
Aducanumab (Aduhelm) Lecanemab (Leqembi)
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Aducanumab | BBW, PiT, Dosing, ADR
**BBW:** ARIA **PiT:** mild dementia only w/ confirmed amyloid beta patho **Dosing:** every 4 weeks (min: 21 days) **ADR:** ARIA, angioedema, Uticaria, HA, falls, diarrhea
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Lecanemab | BBW,PiT, Dosing, ADR, DDI
**BBW:** ARIA **PiT:** mild dementia only **Dosing:** every 2 weeks **ADR:** ARIA, inj site rx, HA, skin rash, D/N/V, aaphylaxis, angioedema **DDI:** antiplatelets and anticoags
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How much Vit E can be given to AD patients?
Should not exceed >400IU/d
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How often should you reassess dx progression?
6 months
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How is AChEIs assessed?
ADAS-cog in patients with mild-mod AD for up to 1 yr compared to those on placebo or not tx
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When would we switch someone from AChEIs?
1. Intolerance 2. Clear deterioration of symptoms over the first 6 months 3. Loss of response over time
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How effective is AChEIs?
1. Slows cognitve decline 2. Delay nursing home placement
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What do we use in patients with AChEI intolerance?
Memantine
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When do we DC AChEI?
Once a patient is bedridden or unable to complete ADLs
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According to ADAS-cog what is considered clinically significant?
>4 points/yr change
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What constitutes successful tx according to MMSE? Unsuccessful?
Successful: <2 point/yr decline Un: >2-4 point decline after 1 year
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What are examples of non-cognitive sx?
1. Psychotic (hallucinations, delusions) 2. Anxiety/Depression 3. Sleep disturbances 4. Behavioral disturbances
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How do we decide on a treatment for non-cognitive symptoms?
1. Do the symptoms prevent the patient from functioning? 2. Do the symptoms pose harm to the patient or those around the patient? 3. Can the symptoms be managed with non-drug interventions alone?
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What are non-pharm tx for non-cog sx?
1. Teach caregivers to reduce behavioral disturbances 2. Utilize 3 Rs (Repeat, Reassure, Redirect) 3. Utilize familiar routine 4. Register patient to Azheimer's association safe return program
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What is the cornerstone of treating behavioral sx?
Non-pharm
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How do we manage patients with AD?
1. Let patient be independent 2. Focus on enjoyment not achievement 3. Safety, simplificcation, rouine
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What are the pharm tx for behavioral sx?
1. Antipsychotics 2. Antidepressants 3. Mood stabilizers
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What are traditonal antipsychotics?
1. Holoperidol
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What are ex of atypical antipsychotics?
Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Risperidone, Ariprazole, Clozapine
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What type of antipsychotic is preferred?
Atypicals: better ADR profile, less anticholinergic effects
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What are antipsychotics good for treating?
Hallucinations, delusions, aggression, suspiciousness
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What are antipsychotics not effective in treating?
Wandering, cognitive sx
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BBQ for antipsychotics?
The use of antipsychotics for “Dementia with Psychotic/Agitated Features” is an “off label” use **BBW:** Increased risk of death, not approved for dementia-related psychosis, must show risk vs benefits
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Most commonly used antidepressant for AD?
SSRI: Fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, escitalopram, citalopram
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What is the preferred tx for non-cog sx?
SSRI
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When would trazodone be used?
Insomnia
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When would mirtazapine be used?
Weight loss
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What type of anti-anxiety med is preferred in elderly?
Short-acting Benzo: Alprazolam, Lorazepam, Oxazepam
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When would mood stabilizers be used?
Add-ons for patients not responding to antipsychotics
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Ex of mood stabilizers?
1. Carbamazepine 2. Trazodone 3. Gabapentin 4. Valproate
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When are antidepressant used used?
Depression, apathy, insomnia, decreased appetite

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