Week 11: Lewy Body Dementia

Question 1

CM

Answer 1

Physical= similar to that of Parkinson’s

Cognitive= Fluctuation in sleep-wake and alertness on a daily basis, hallucinations

Question 2

Treatment

Answer 2

Cholinesterase medications effective
Avoid anti-psychotics
Parkinson’s medications in low doses
Most important= supportive care and safety measures

Question 3

Presence of ____ ____ causing a loss of ______ producing neurons

Answer 3

Lewy bodies

Dopamine