20th July 2023

A patient is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. He has a history of dementia with Lewy bodies, hypertension, and gout.

A patient is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. He has a history of dementia with Lewy bodies, hypertension, and gout. You are called to see him overnight as he is restless and agitated. The nurses ask if there’s anything you could prescribe to settle him down.

Which of the following medications is contraindicated in people with dementia with Lewy bodies?

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