A 60-year-old man presents with progressive memory impairment over 2 years, difficulty managing finances and getting lost while driving familiar route...

Question

A 60-year-old man presents with progressive memory impairment over 2 years, difficulty managing finances and getting lost while driving familiar routes. He remains independent in basic activities of daily living but needs help with complex tasks. MMSE score is 23/30. There are no focal neurological signs. According to Australian dementia guidelines, what is the most likely diagnosis?

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Major neurocognitive disorder (dementia) due to Alzheimer disease

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Normal ageing

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Mild cognitive impairment

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Delirium

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Depression

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Alzheimer-type dementia