geriatrics

Question 1

Gene mutatioss for dementia

Answer 1

PSEN1 familial early onset AD increase amyloid production
PSENC2 Familial AD, rare

LRRK2 and SNCA early onset PD

Question 2

Treatment for Alzheimers disease

Answer 2

acetylcholinesterase inhibitor such as donepezil, galantamine, or rivastigmine.

risperidone for psychosis
memantine if not tolerant of above

Question 3

Treatment for Alzheimers disease

Answer 3

acetylcholinesterase inhibitor such as donepezil, galantamine, or rivastigmine.

risperidone for psychosis
memantine if not tolerant of above