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Dementia: Functioning
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Despite disappointing research findings, clinicians have not given up on the use of anti-psychotic drugs for Dementia. Dr. Michael Miller, editor in chief of the Harvard Mental Health Letter notes, "If drug use is necessary, it makes sense to start at a low dose and gradually increase it. The need to continue the drug should be evaluated regularly." Clinicians are advised to document their reasons for prescribing the drug and their understanding of the risks and benefits.
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The algorithm Dementia is to be used in conjunction with the clinical practice guideline. The numbers next to the different components of the algorithm correspond with the steps in the text. Refer to the "Guideline Availability" field for information on obtaining the full text guideline.
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Dementia is diagnosed through a study of the patient’s medical history and a complete physical and neurological exam. The doctor will speak with those close to the patient to document a pattern of behavior. He or she will ... evaluate the patient’s mental functioning with tests of mental status, such as those that require the patient to recall words, lists of objects, names of objects, and recent events. Diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, x-rays, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), or computed tomography (CT) scans, can help determine the cause of the dementia.
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Dementia is the darker side of the Shivering Isles and home to paranoid and dangerous psychopaths. It is on the southern side of the Shivering Isles featuring lowlands covered by swamps and roots that twist across the landscape.
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