Severe Mental Illness — Flashcards
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What is the first-line pharmacological management of Alzheimer's? _____
When assessing for dementia, it is vital to obtain a _____ history
Familial cases of Alzheimer disease (10%) are characterized by a(n) _____ age of onset (relative to sporadic cases)
_____ is a chronic, progressive syndrome marked by ongoing cognitive decline including memory loss, challenges in thinking and communication, difficulty performing everyday tasks, and personality alterations.
Delirium is often triggered in patients with underlying risk factors when new precipitating factors are introduced such as a(n) _____, medications, or metabolic disturbances
_____-onset Alzheimer's is associated with apolipoprotein ε4 allele
Over 90% of Alzheimer disease cases are _____
Hint: sporadic or familial
When sectioning a patient under the Mental Health Act requires 2 doctors, the interval between their separate examinations must NOT exceed _____
Hint: time
What is the first-line antipsychotic used for agitation in delirium? _____
Treatment cannot be given without consent for _____ conditions under the Mental Health Act but can be given under the Mental Capacity Act
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