A 72-year-old man with a history of treated hypertension presents with progressive memory loss and difficulty managing finances. His MMSE is 22/30. Th...

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A 72-year-old man with a history of treated hypertension presents with progressive memory loss and difficulty managing finances. His MMSE is 22/30. There is no delirium or depression. According to Canadian dementia guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial step?

Accepted Answer

Initiate cholinesterase inhibitor therapy after basic investigations excluding reversible causes

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Start high-dose antipsychotics

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Discharge without follow-up

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Prescribe benzodiazepines for agitation

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Admit involuntarily without assessment

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Mild dementia

A 72-year-old man with a history of treated hypertension presents with progressive memory loss and difficulty managing finances. His MMSE is 22/30. There is no delirium or depression. According to Canadian dementia guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial step?