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Awilson837 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What will the nurse include when teaching a caregivers' support group about Alzheimer's disease?

1. Glutamergic inhibitors are the most common class of drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease.
2. Depression and aggressive behavior are common with the disease.
3. Memory difficulties are an early symptom of the disease.
4. Chronic inflammation of the brain can be a cause of the disease.
5. Pharmacologic therapies are given to help improve memory in Alzheimer's disease.

Question 2

Which of the following would most likely be an initial treatment for a patient with Alzheimer's disease?

1. Levodopa (Larodopa)
2. Haloperidol (Haldol)
3. Benztropine mesylate (Cogentin)
4. Donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept)

blazinlyss · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Glutamergic inhibitors are not the most common class of drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease.
Rationale 2: Depression and aggressive behavior are common symptoms of the disease.
Rationale 3: Memory difficulties are an early symptom of Alzheimer's disease.
Rationale 4: It is suspected that chronic inflammation and excess free radicals can cause neuron damage and contribute to the disease.
Rationale 5: The acetylcholinesteras e inhibitors are the most widely used class of drugs for treating the disease. These drugs work by increasing the availability of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is involved in cognition, memory, and learning.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept) is an acetylcholinesteras e inhibitor, and the most frequently used drug for Alzheimer's disease. Levodopa (Larodopa) and benztropine mesylate (Cogentin) are used for Parkinson's disease. Haloperidol (Haldol) can be used in some cases of Alzheimer's disease, but due to its adverse effects is not frequently used.