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A group of nursing students are reviewing the stages of AD. They demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as characteristic of preclinical AD?
 
  A) Client's changes in thinking are readily evident to family members.
  B) The client may exhibit moderate levels of anxiety.
  C) The ability to function is significantly limited.
  D) There are no cognitive changes noted.

Question 2

A caregiver of a client diagnosed with AD asks the nurse about the cholinesterase inhibitor galantamine prescribed for the client. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
 
  A) The drug will help to cure the memory problems the client is experiencing.
  B) Once the symptoms improve, the drug will most likely be stopped.
  C) These drugs help to slow the progression of the disease.
  D) This drug is primarily given to control the delirium the client is experiencing.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
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Preclinical AD is characterized by no changes in cognitive or functional ability. With mild cognitive impairment, the changes in thinking are noticeable to the client and family members, and the person may experience mild to moderate anxiety. In dementia due to AD, memory, thinking, and behavior limit the person's ability to function.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
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The progression of memory loss associated with dementia is treated with cholinesterase inhibitors. These drugs slow progression but do not cure dementia. These drugs are given to clients with mild to moderate dementia, but they do not treat any delirium that the clients may experience. Cholinesterase inhibitors are not frequently used in late-stage AD.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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