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What is the main pathological feature in Alzheimer Disease?
What is the main pathological feature in Alzheimer Disease?
- Presence of hyperphosphorylated Amyloid plaques
- Cortical hypertrophy and increased neuronal activity
- Presence of neurosyphilis and toxoplasmosis
- Formation of neurofibrillary tangles with hyperphosphorylated Tau proteins (correct)
What is considered a reversible cause of dementia?
What is considered a reversible cause of dementia?
- Thyroid disorders (correct)
- Presence of neurofibrillary tangles
- Chronic exposure to lead and mercury
- Elevated cholinesterase levels
Which neurotransmitter is decreased in Alzheimer Disease and leads to excessive stimulation of glutamate?
Which neurotransmitter is decreased in Alzheimer Disease and leads to excessive stimulation of glutamate?
- GABA
- Acetylcholine (correct)
- Serotonin
- Dopamine
What is the initial treatment choice for mild to moderate Alzheimer Disease?
What is the initial treatment choice for mild to moderate Alzheimer Disease?
Which medication may be considered if there is no response to cholinesterase inhibitors within 3-6 months?
Which medication may be considered if there is no response to cholinesterase inhibitors within 3-6 months?
What symptom is NOT associated with antipsychotic medication?
What symptom is NOT associated with antipsychotic medication?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of Memantine (Namenda)?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of Memantine (Namenda)?
Why is rivastigmine considered to have an advantage over other cholinesterase inhibitors?
Why is rivastigmine considered to have an advantage over other cholinesterase inhibitors?
Which symptom is characteristic of akathisia in patients receiving antipsychotic medication?
Which symptom is characteristic of akathisia in patients receiving antipsychotic medication?
What is a key consideration for using risperidone in patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is a key consideration for using risperidone in patients with Parkinson's disease?
