Question

An 80-year-old patient with suspected Alzheimer's disease presents with memory decline and difficulty in daily activities. According to NICE guidelines which class of medication is first-line to slow cognitive decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer's?

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors e.g. donepezil

Answer

NMDA receptor antagonist e.g. memantine

Answer

High-dose antipsychotics

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SSRIs

Answer

Mood stabilizers

Practice question

An 80-year-old patient with suspected Alzheimer's disease presents with memory decline and difficulty in daily activities. According to NICE guidelines which class of medication is first-line to slow cognitive decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer's?