Common Mental Disorders — Flashcards

Vascular dementia is diagnosed clinically; thorough history, _____, MRI, and exclusion of other causes

What is an initial investigation of dementia to help exclude other causes? _____

The first sign of dementia is often _____

_____ is characterised by cognitive decline that does not warrant a dementia diagnosis

Drug treatment for dementia should only be started in patients with an MMSE of _____

Pseudodementia refers to cognitive impairment that is secondary to _____

What is the second-line pharmacological management of Alzheimer's? _____

Which area of the brain is particularly sensitive to damage in Alzheimer disease? _____

All patients with cognitive impairment must be evaluated for _____, as these are treatable and reversible conditions

Hint: 2

Dementia initially presents with worse _____-term memory loss

Hint: short/long