Geriatrics Flashcards
1
Q
Three cardinal features of Lewy body dementia
A
Visual hallucinations
Fluctuating confusion
Features of Parkinsonism
2
Q
Management of Lewy Body Dementia?
A
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (e.g. donepezil, rivastigmine)
Memantine
3
Q
Memantine
A
NMDA receptor antagonist
4
Q
Donepezil, Galantamine and Rivastigmine
A
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
5
Q
Safe medication that can be used in the management of patients with Parkinson’s disease
A
Quetiapine