2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min
2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min
Instructions
You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Marjorie Ellwood, 76, was diagnosed with mild Alzheimer disease at the memory clinic. The geriatrician recommends donepezil. She has come with her son, Peter.
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Counsel Mrs Ellwood on donepezil and agree a plan
You do not need to take a history or examine the patient
Memory clinic letter
Mild Alzheimer disease; MMSE 23/30; has capacity. Pulse 58 regular on metoprolol 25 mg BD. ECG: sinus bradycardia 58.
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