An adult tells the nurse, I'm taking large doses of vitamin B. I ...

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An adult tells the nurse, I'm taking large doses of vitamin B. I read that it prevents AD, but I don't understand how it works. Which statements would be applicable as the nurse responds to the individual? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Research has not proven the effectiveness of B vitamins in Alzheimer's prevention.
  b. B vitamins lower the amino acid homocysteine, which is associated with a lower incidence of AD.
  c. A favorable response occurs when these vitamins block NMDA.
  d. B vitamins may reduce risk of AD by lowering cholesterol levels.
  e. B vitamins reduce the body's inflammatory response.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the DSM-V?
 
  a. It provides a detailed list of clinical psychiatric disorders.
  b. It details data and statistics about mental disorders in the United States.
  c. It serves as the official American resource manual detailing diagnostic criteria of psychiatric disorders.
  d. It acts as a compendium of the international demographics of substance abuse and mental disorders.

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Answer to Question 1

A, B
The keyed statements provide correct information regarding the inconclusiveness of B vitamin therapy in prevention of AD and its effects on lowering Homocysteine levels. The distracters provide misleading or incorrect information.

Answer to Question 2

C
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) is published by the American Psychiatric Association. It provides diagnostic criteria for mental and substance abuse disorders and is used throughout the United States. The other options are not descriptive of the DSM-V.

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