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Tazate

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Which statement by a family member of a patient diagnosed with AD demonstrates that medication education was effective? The medication my parent is receiving
 
  a. affects glutamate receptors and will stabilize late-stage dementia.
  b. inhibits the action of dopamine and will restore short-term memory.
  c. offers no positive effects on performance of activities of daily living.
  d. inhibits breakdown of an important neurotransmitter and may slow disease progression.

Question 2

Of the drugs given to treat AD, which one has a potential to slow neurodegeneration?
 
  a. Galantamine (Razadyne)
  b. Memantine (Namenda)
  c. Rivastigmine (Exelon)
  d. Donepezil (Aricept)


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
ChE inhibitors act by increasing the brain's supply of ACh, a neurotransmitter that is lacking in individuals with AD. They do not provide a cure but do often have a positive effect on cognitive function.

Answer to Question 2

B
Memantine acts as an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist, preventing glutamine from overstimulating neurons causing neuronal death. This interference would hypothetically slow the advance of AD. The other drugs act as ChE inhibitors. This process does not slow cellular death.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
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