Neurology

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Questions discussed in this category

Do you avoid SSRIs in patients with a history of RCVS?

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Would you avoid the use of keppra in patients with TBI due to concerns for worsening agitation?

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In what clinical situation would you consider using benzodiazepines in patients with dementia?

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What work-up do you recommend in patients with early-onset dementia?

Which genetic/other testing should be considered in an early-onset dementia work-up?

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Is it possible to develop worsening motor features of Parkinson's disease (PD) when using clozapine (for treatment of PD psychosis) above a certain dose?

If so, what is the recommended maximum dose of clozapine for PD patients?

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How would you manage a patient with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis manifesting with increased neuropsychiatric manifestations (ex. psychosis) with no recent changes on brain MRI?

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Are there certain sedatives or anti-epileptic meds to avoid in patients with IDD?

What are your thoughts on the ethics of inpatient use of sedatives in these patients to help with agitation to “protect themselves from harm and...

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How do you treat behavioral disturbances in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies?

How do you treat dangerous behavioral disturbances (aggression, nighttime wandering) in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)?

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Do you use pimavanserin to treat psychotic symptoms in Lewy body dementia?

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How do you approach the workup and management of patients with suspected functional neurologic disorders?

What testing do you typically proceed with?

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Papers discussed in this category

Mov Disord Clin Pract, 2022 Oct 23

Clozapine Is Severely Underused in Parkinson's Disease Patients.

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