30 Questions
Which age group has the highest prevalence of dementia?
90-year-olds
What percentage of all dementia cases is considered early-onset?
1%
Which type of dementia is the most common?
Alzheimer's disease
Which type of dementia is commonly associated with Parkinsonism and visual hallucinations?
Lewy body dementia
Which of the following is a common complication in patients with dementia?
Pneumonia
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression in older people and people with dementia?
Increased attention and concentration
True or False: Clinical depression is under-recognised and under-treated in terminally ill patients.
True
Which of the following is a common symptom of depression in terminally ill patients?
Persistent suicidal ideation
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of delirium?
Increased attention span
What is the primary symptom of delirium?
Impairment of consciousness
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of delirium?
Sleep deprivation
Which drug is traditionally the drug of choice for managing severe delirium?
Haloperidol
Which of the following is NOT a treatable cause of dementia?
Parkinson's disease
What is the biggest risk factor for delirium in individuals with dementia?
Presence of pre-existing cognitive impairment
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression in individuals with advanced dementia?
Self-harm behavior
What is the safest choice for managing agitation alone in individuals with advanced dementia?
Benzodiazepines
Which screening tool is commonly used for depression in dementia, but has not been validated in patients with an MMSE of 10 or less or in patients with significant BPSD?
Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
What are two 'biological' symptoms of depression in the setting of dementia?
Poor appetite and insomnia
What is the first-line pharmacological management for symptoms of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)?
SSRI antidepressants
What is the recommended approach for managing mild to moderate depression in palliative care?
Drug therapy with antidepressants
Which of the following is NOT recommended for rapid control of distressing psychotic symptoms?
Melatonin
What is a common symptom in people who are dying?
Insomnia
What can cause poor symptom control of anxiety, depression, pain, and other symptoms?
All of the above
What is terminal agitation?
A prolonged delirium
Which of the following can be predictors of terminal agitation in a residential care setting?
Chest infections
What is terminal agitation often mistaken for by care staff in a residential care setting?
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia
What percentage of referrals to the Australian national Severe Behaviour Response Teams were revealed to have been on a terminal trajectory?
10%
What are some possible causes of physical discomfort that can contribute to terminal agitation?
Unrelieved pain
What are some possible causes of psychological discomfort that can contribute to terminal agitation?
Hopelessness
What medication can aggravate restlessness in some patients if administered in inadequate doses?
Midazolam
Quiz: Choosing the Right Medications for Psychotic Symptoms Learn about the best medication options for rapid control of distressing psychotic symptoms. Discover why sedatives may not be recommended in some cases and explore the importance of combining them with antipsychotics. Test your knowledge now!
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