The nurse is speaking to the Physician regarding the treatment plan for a client who was just diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following principles to guide therapy for Alzheimer's disease (AD) would require follow-up?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

The nurse is speaking to the Physician regarding the treatment plan for a client who was just diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.  Which of the following principles to guide therapy for Alzheimer's disease (AD) would require follow-up? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Medications can prevent and cure AD if started in the initial early stages of the disease

Answer

Cholinesterase inhibitors increase the concentration of acetylcholine but do not prevent the destruction of cholinergic neurons

Answer

Cholinesterase inhibitor choice should be based on adverse effects, tolerance and drug interactions and cost as they're thought to be equally effective

Answer

Memantine is indicated for moderate to severe AD and combination therapy with a cholinesterase inhibitor AD

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