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Decision Tree for Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders.docx Decision Tree for Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders Walden University NURS6521- Advanced Pharmacology 15:04:38 GMT -05... :00 Decision Tree for Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders Dementia affects more than 5 million adults and has a significant cost in health conditions, and it is the fifth leading cause of death among Americans 65 years and older. The prevalence of dementia among 65 years and older is expected to double by 2060. Risk factors for dementia include age; family history of dementia; personal history of cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, or midlife obesity; use of anticholinergic medications; apolipoprotein E4 genotype; and lower education level (Falk et al., 2018). Family members usually notice changes in the behavior of their loved ones, which prompt them to seek medical treatment. If dementia is suspected, there are mul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Show More]

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