OLD Flashcards
1
Q
Which tests would you include on a blood screen for reversible causes of dementia?
A
FBC, U&E, LFTs,
calcium,
glucose,
ESR/CRP,
TFTs,
vitamin B12 and folate levels
2
Q
What are NICE approved screening tests for dementia?
A
10-point cognitive screener (10-CS),
6-Item cognitive impairment test (6CIT)
3
Q
What is first/second line pharmacological treatment for alzheimers?
A
1 - donepezil
2- memantine
