A 77-year-old male patient with a documented history of dementia to initial psychiatric evaluation, complaining of visual hallucinations.
April 21, 2024
A 77-year-old male patient with a documented history of dementia to initial psychiatric evaluation, complaining of visual hallucinations. His conservator reports increased aggression. Which of the following treatment recommendations are true and relevant for this patient? a. SSRIs/SNRIs are recommended as first line psychotropic treatment for aggression in patients with dementia b. Benzodiazepines with a short half-life and inactive metabolites are recommended as first line for aggression in dementia c. Important differential diagnoses for elderly patients reporting visual hallucinations should include Lewy Body Dementia d. A and C
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