Dementia Trivia

Risk Factors/Dx

100

What are the most common objective diagnostic instruments for dementia?

Elderly Cognitive Assessment Questionnaire (ECAQ), 10-item Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT), 8-item AD8 questionnaire, 28-item CMMSE, MMSE, Chinese version of the Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB), Singaporean version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), neuropsychological testing (neuropsychologists or clinical psychologists)

200

What is a non-modifiable risk factor for dementia?

Age, family history, genetics [Apolipoprotein E-e4 (APOE-e4), Amyloid precursor protein (APP), Presenilin-1 (PS-1) & presenilin-2 (PS-2)], down syndrome, depression

300

What are the reversible types of dementia?

Infectious disorders (meningitis, encephalitis), inflammatory disorders (autoimmune encephalopathy), toxic or metabolic encephalopathies (hypothyroidism, vitamin B12 deficiency, alcohol-related syndromes), neoplastic causes, hydrocephalus

Tx Options

100

What drug class is memantine?

NMDA antagonist

200

What are some of the non-pharmacological management options for dementia?

Environmental factors, structured exercise, art/music therapy, reminiscence therapy, massage therapy

300

What are the common side effects of AChEIs?

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, anorexia, bradycardia

DRPs

100

What is a common type of enteral feed?

Resource, Ensure/Life powder, Ensure liquid, Jevity, Isocal, Peptamen

200

What are the pharmacological treatment options for osteoporosis?

Bisphosphonates, denosumab, calcitonin, raloxifene, teriparatide

300

What are the different types of hypernatremia?

Isotonic, hypervolemic, hypovolemic