Geris + Palliative Flashcards
1
Q
Rx for mild, moderate and severe dementia
A
Mild to moderate - donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
Moderate to severe - add memantine
MMSE - <10 severe, 10-20 moderate, >20 mild
2
Q
Breakthrough morphine dose
A
1/6 of total daily dose
