Prescribing for people with dementia - Carol Paton 262.2 KB
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Summary1. Try to avoid prescribing anticholinergics drugs in the elderly2. Be<strong>for</strong>e prescribing anti<strong>dementia</strong> drugs• Physical examination and lab tests to rule out treatablecauses• Use the MMSE only as a guide3. Managing behaviours that challenge• Exclude/treat physical illness• Ensure risks of antipsychotics are understood• Regularly review
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