dementia Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
PC
A
<6mnths
acquired decline in memory + other cognitive functions
in an alert person
severe enough to cause functional impairment
2
Q
PC of alzheimers?
A
- gradual/insiduous progressive onset
- short term memory goes first
- RFs: age
3
Q
PC of vascular dementia?
A
- step wise deterioration
- executive dysfunction
- gait problems
- RFs: previous vascular problems
4
Q
PC of dementia with lewy bodies?
A
- falls + hallucination
- fluctuant
5
Q
PC of fronts-temporal dementia?
A
- younger age
- language and behaviour affected
- lack insight, aggressive
- memory less affected
6
Q
diagnosis from?
A
Hx
7
Q
Screen + monitor with?
A
MOCA + MMSE
8
Q
Pharm tx with Lewy bdy dementia
A
rivastigmine
cholinesterase inhibitors
9
Q
Ddx reversible for dementia
A
depression hypothyroidism normal pressure hydrocephalus hypercalcaemia intracranial bleeds
