20th July 2023

A 73-year-old man is reviewed in the memory assessment service. He was referred for progressive memory loss

A 73-year-old man is reviewed in the memory assessment service. He was referred for progressive memory loss, and in more recent months has forgotten to pay his utility bills. His children are also concerned that on a few occasions he appears to have forgotten how to make a cup of coffee.

After further assessment, including blood tests and brain imaging, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is made. You wish to start the patient on donepezil, however before you do this, what further investigation should be arranged?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.