A 72-year-old man presents with progressive memory impairment over 2 years, difficulty managing finances and recent disorientation in unfamiliar place...

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A 72-year-old man presents with progressive memory impairment over 2 years, difficulty managing finances and recent disorientation in unfamiliar places. Mini-Mental State Examination score is 22/30. He remains independent in basic activities of daily living. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Alzheimer-type major neurocognitive disorder (dementia)

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Mild cognitive impairment

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Delirium

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Depression

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Normal ageing

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Alzheimer-type dementia diagnosis

A 72-year-old man presents with progressive memory impairment over 2 years, difficulty managing finances and recent disorientation in unfamiliar places. Mini-Mental State Examination score is 22/30. He remains independent in basic activities of daily living. What is the most likely diagnosis?