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Once a person reaches 65 years of age, their risk for Alzheimer's disease doubles every how many years?
Once a person reaches 65 years of age, their risk for Alzheimer's disease doubles every how many years?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is affected by Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following neurotransmitters is affected by Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following combinations of factors is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following combinations of factors is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
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What is the primary age range associated with the majority of Alzheimer's disease cases?
What is the primary age range associated with the majority of Alzheimer's disease cases?
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Which medications are specifically approved for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease?
Which medications are specifically approved for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease?
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What is the primary goal of therapy for a patient with Alzheimer's disease?
What is the primary goal of therapy for a patient with Alzheimer's disease?
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What is the main focus of pharmacological treatment for Alzheimer's disease?
What is the main focus of pharmacological treatment for Alzheimer's disease?
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Which is not a main goal of therapy for a patient with Alzheimer's disease?
Which is not a main goal of therapy for a patient with Alzheimer's disease?
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What is a key aspect of managing Alzheimer's disease?
What is a key aspect of managing Alzheimer's disease?
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What can affect a patient's cognitive function and produce dementia-like symptoms?
What can affect a patient's cognitive function and produce dementia-like symptoms?
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Which condition can produce dementia-like symptoms due to impaired cognitive function?
Which condition can produce dementia-like symptoms due to impaired cognitive function?
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Metabolic disorders can affect cognitive function and produce:
Metabolic disorders can affect cognitive function and produce:
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What is a common characteristic of conditions that produce dementia-like symptoms?
What is a common characteristic of conditions that produce dementia-like symptoms?
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Why is it essential to identify the underlying cause of dementia-like symptoms?
Why is it essential to identify the underlying cause of dementia-like symptoms?
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Study Notes
Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors
- A person's risk for Alzheimer's disease doubles every 5 years after reaching 65 years of age.
- Hypertension and high triglycerides are not risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.
- Age and head trauma are risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.
- Family history and history of tobacco use are not risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.
- Diabetes and history of ethanol use are risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.
Neurotransmitters Affected by Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's disease affects acetylcholine, a central neurotransmitter.
- Norepinephrine, a central neurotransmitter, is also affected by Alzheimer's disease.
- There is no evidence of Glutonase being a central neurotransmitter affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Approved Medications for Alzheimer's Disease
- Aricept (Donepezil) and Namenda (Memantine) are specifically approved for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
Goals of Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
- The main goal of therapy is to maintain the patient's independence.
- Other goals include treating the patient's symptoms and effectively treating psychiatric and behavioral complications.
- Reversing the patient's cognitive decline is not a primary goal of therapy.
Alzheimer's Disease Risk
- A person's risk for Alzheimer's disease doubles every 5 years after reaching 65 years of age.
Neurotransmitters Affected by Alzheimer's Disease
- Acetylcholine, Norepinephrine, and others are affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease
- Age and head trauma are risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.
- Other risk factors include hypertension, high triglycerides, family history, history of tobacco use, diabetes, and history of ethanol use.
Medications for Alzheimer's Disease
- Medications specifically approved for treating moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease include Aricept, Namenda, Memantine, Rivastigmine, Exelon, and Galantamine.
Goals of Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
- The main goal of therapy is to treat the patient's symptoms, maintain their independence, and effectively manage psychiatric and behavioral complications.
Conditions Affecting Cognitive Function
- Infection, stroke, and metabolic disorders can affect a patient's cognitive function and produce dementia-like symptoms.
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Test your knowledge of Alzheimer's disease, including risk factors, neurotransmitters affected, and more. Evaluate your understanding of this complex condition.
