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tingc95

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The nurse plans a class about Alzheimer disease for a caregiver support group. Which should the nurse include when teaching this class of caregivers?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Glutamatergic inhibitors are the most common class of drugs for treating Alzheimer disease.
  B) Alzheimer disease accounts for about 70 of all dementias.
  C) Chronic inflammation of the brain may be a cause of the disease.
  D) Depression and aggressive behavior are common with the disease.
  E) Memory difficulties are an early symptom of the disease.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing content provided to a caregiver of an individual with Alzheimer disease. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
 
  A) There are effective drugs, but they cannot be used over a long period.
  B) There aren't any drugs that are effective in treating this disease.
  C) The earlier the drugs are started, the greater the effect they will have on the disease.
  D) There are drugs that can control symptoms for many years.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, C, D, E

Memory difficulties are an early symptom of Alzheimer disease. It is suspected that chronic inflammation and excess free radicals may cause neuron damage, which contributes to the disease. Depression and aggressive behavior are common symptoms of the disease. Alzheimer disease accounts for about 70 of all dementias. The acetylcholinesteras e inhibitors, not the glutamatergic inhibitors, are the most widely used class of drugs for treating the disease.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

The earlier the medications are started, the greater the effect they will have on the symptoms of Alzheimer disease. Current medications will only decrease symptoms for a short period of time. Drugs will not control symptoms for many years. The drugs for treatment of Alzheimer disease are no more dangerous than other drugs used for a long period of time.


tingc95

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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