Geriatrics Flashcards

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Three cardinal features of Lewy body dementia

A

Visual hallucinations
Fluctuating confusion
Features of Parkinsonism

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Management of Lewy Body Dementia?

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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (e.g. donepezil, rivastigmine)

Memantine

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3
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Memantine

A

NMDA receptor antagonist

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4
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Donepezil, Galantamine and Rivastigmine

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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

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5
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Safe medication that can be used in the management of patients with Parkinson’s disease

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Quetiapine

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