DrVirgo
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9. An 81-year old man with Parkinsons disease and associated dementia for th past 15 years has been admitted to the geriatric psychiatry unit following episodes of agitation in a nursing home. The report from the nursing home states that the patient has become increasingly paranoid, accusing others of stealing from him and persecuting him. He has not slept well for the past 2 weeks, and has stayed up at night talking to himself. Which of the following is most appropriate treatment?
A. Donezepil
B. Lorazepam
C. Quetiapine
D. Risperdone
E. Sertraline
EXPLAIN and DISCUSS please!
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| DrVirgo
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Answer: C
Discussion anyone?
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