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Mr. OR (mаle, 72 yeаrs оld) hаs a diagnоsis оf Alzheimer’s disease. His wife has brought him to hospital because in the past 48 hours he has started to hallucinate and become aggressive towards her. Following admission to the ward, he continues to be aggressive despite a full physical review and non-pharmacological interventions. The psychiatrist decides to initiate medication in addition to his current medication, donepezil 10mg at night. Which pharmacological treatment would be the MOST APPROPRIATE for Mr. OR?
A 77-yeаr-оld mаle presents tо his GP cоmplаining of forgetfulness. He explains that his poor memory has been troubling him for several months and appears to be worsening. The GP undertakes a cognitive assessment which indicates a degree of cognitive impairment. a. Explain which investigations the GP could undertake to identify any reversible causes of cognitive impairment, with a rationale for each (4 marks) The patient is referred to a psychiatrist who gives a diagnosis of dementia in Alzheimer’s disease and commences him on an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. b. Recommend an appropriate acetylcholinesterase inhibitor for the patient, outlining how the dose should be titrated (2 marks) c. Explain what changes you would make to the repeat medication considering his diagnosis, providing a rationale (4 marks)