10 Questions
What is the main pathological feature in Alzheimer Disease?
Formation of neurofibrillary tangles with hyperphosphorylated Tau proteins
What is considered a reversible cause of dementia?
Thyroid disorders
Which neurotransmitter is decreased in Alzheimer Disease and leads to excessive stimulation of glutamate?
Acetylcholine
What is the initial treatment choice for mild to moderate Alzheimer Disease?
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Which medication may be considered if there is no response to cholinesterase inhibitors within 3-6 months?
Another cholinesterase inhibitor
What symptom is NOT associated with antipsychotic medication?
Confusion
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of Memantine (Namenda)?
Respiratory depression
Why is rivastigmine considered to have an advantage over other cholinesterase inhibitors?
It is not metabolized by the P450 enzyme system
Which symptom is characteristic of akathisia in patients receiving antipsychotic medication?
Restlessness
What is a key consideration for using risperidone in patients with Parkinson's disease?
Higher risk of extrapyramidal symptoms
This quiz focuses on the formation of neurofibrillary tangles, plaques, cortical atrophy, and neuronal destruction associated with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. It covers the causes of dementia including Apolipoprotein E, advanced age, traumatic brain injury, and lack of social interaction.
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