1Decision Tree for Neurological and Musculoskeletal DisordersMichelle BowlingWalden University
2Decision Tree for Neurological and Musculoskeletal DisordersThis paper will discuss a case study about Mr. Akkad, a 76-year-old Iranian man, who hasbeen presumptively diagnosed with major neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer’s disease.This paper will summarize the case scenario and provide three decision to choose how to treatthe patient. This paper will explain any differences between what I expected to achieve with eachdecision and the results of the decision in the exercise. This paper will discuss the mechanism ofaction for each medication and the reasons I would not choose alternatives. The purpose of thispaper is to analyze the case scenario and choose a treatment regimen provided in the threedecisions and discuss the different medications and expected outcomes.Case ScenarioMr. Akkad, a 76-year-old Iranian man, was brought to the clinic by his eldest son forexhibiting “strange behavior.” Mr. Akkad was seen by his primary care physician (PCP) whoruled out any organic basis for the behavior as all his labs and diagnostic imaging tests werenormal. His son states he has demonstrated this strange behavior for the past two years but isgetting worse. According to the son, Mr. Akkad’s family reports his personality began to changea few years ago. He has lost interest in religious and family activities and has become “critical”
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