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captainjonesify · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Following recent changes in memory and personality, a 72-year-old man is undergoing neurological testing to rule out Alzheimer's disease.

The nurse is aware that this disease is characterized by what pathophysiological phenomena? Select all that apply. A) Meningiomas
B) Neuritic plaques
C) Neurofibrillary tangles
D) Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
E) Gliomas

Question 2

Sitagliptin (Januvia) is prescribed for a patient who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What is the action of sitagliptin (Januvia)?

A) It blocks the S phase of the cell cycle.
B) It slows the rate of inactivation of the incretin hormones.
C) It is a synthetically prepared monosodium salt.
D) It inhibits hydrogen, potassium, and ATPase.

AmberC1996 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C, D
Feedback:
The neuropathologic hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease are neuritic plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. Gliomas, meningiomas, and AVMs are not associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Sitagliptin (Januvia) minimizes the rate of inactivation of the incretin hormones to increase hormone levels and prolong their activity. Sitagliptin does not block the S phase of the cell cycle. Sitagliptin is not a synthetically prepared monosodium salt. Sitagliptin does not inhibit hydrogen, potassium, and ATPase.