Question 1

Which of the following medications is a combination of memantine and donepezil?

Accepted Answer

Namzaric is a combination medication that contains memantine and donepezil, which are used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 2

Providing a controlled/monitored environment for AD patients may help to reduce confusion and agitation.

Accepted Answer

Creating a structured and predictable environment can help reduce confusion and agitation in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) patients by minimizing stress and anxiety, which are common triggers for these symptoms.

Question 3

Research suggests that all of the following neurotransmitters have been implicated in AD dementia except:

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Which of the following belongs to a newer class of AD drug that is known as an N-methyl-D-asparate receptor antagonist?

Accepted Answer

Namenda (memantine) is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, which is a newer class of drugs used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 5

The typical dose for a patient taking Aricept is ____ mg.

Accepted Answer

Aricept, used primarily for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, is typically dosed between 5-10 mg daily, depending on the patient's response and tolerance to the medication.

Question 6

Vascular dementia accounts for about 20% of all dementias.

Accepted Answer

Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, accounting for approximately 20% of all dementia cases. It results from conditions that block or reduce blood flow to the brain, leading to cognitive impairments.

Question 7

The average cost for caring for an AD patient over his/her lifetime is about $250,000.

Accepted Answer

The average lifetime cost of care for a person with Alzheimer's disease (AD) can indeed exceed $250,000, accounting for medical treatment, long-term care, and indirect costs such as lost wages for both patients and caregivers.

Question 8

Alzheimer's accounts for approximately 80% of all irreversible dementias

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease accounts for approximately 60-70% of all cases of dementia, not 80%.

Question 9

Most medications used to treat dementia and AD fall into the cholinesterase inhibitor classification.

Accepted Answer

Cholinesterase inhibitors are a class of medications commonly used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias by increasing the levels of acetylcholine in the brain, which helps improve cognitive function and memory.

Question 10

Common side effects with AD drugs include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Blurred vision is not a common side effect of Alzheimer's disease (AD) drugs. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Question 11

AD may have a genetic/familial pattern.

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease (AD) can have a genetic or familial pattern, especially in early-onset cases, where mutations in specific genes (such as PSEN1, PSEN2, and APP) increase the risk.

Question 12

Beta-amyloid can be detected on scans and removed surgically.

Accepted Answer

Beta-amyloid plaques, associated with Alzheimer's disease, can be detected on PET scans but cannot be removed surgically; current treatments focus on managing symptoms and potentially slowing the progression of the disease.

Question 13

AD accounts for about ____ of all irreversible dementias.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

There are currently several medications that cure AD.

Accepted Answer

Currently, there are no medications that can cure Alzheimer's disease (AD); available treatments only help manage symptoms.

Question 15

AD cannot be detected on most scans, but autopsy reveals a deficit in brain presynaptic cholinergic systems.

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is characterized by a deficit in brain presynaptic cholinergic systems, which is often confirmed through autopsy. While neuroimaging techniques can identify structural and functional changes in the brain associated with AD, the specific deficit in cholinergic systems is typically not detectable through most scans during life.

Question 16

Most medications for AD and dementia are major tranquilizers that reduce dopamine.

Accepted Answer

Most medications for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia aim to increase neurotransmitter levels (such as acetylcholine) to improve symptoms or slow disease progression, rather than acting as major tranquilizers that reduce dopamine.

Question 17

Researchers place the total cost of AD worldwide to be more than __.

Accepted Answer

The total cost of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) worldwide is estimated to be more than 600 billion dollars. This figure accounts for direct medical costs, care costs, and the economic impact of caregiver time.

Question 18

AD affects approximately _____ Americans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of AD affects approximately _____ Americans.
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Question 19

Untreated syphilis can cause dementia.

Accepted Answer

Untreated syphilis can progress to neurosyphilis, which can cause a variety of neurological problems, including dementia.

Question 20

Alzheimer's Disease or AD is the most common type of dementia

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's Disease is indeed the most common type of dementia, accounting for an estimated 60% to 80% of cases.

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