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Final Exam: NR 601 / NR601 (
Update 2025 / 2026) Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum Questions & Answers – Chamberlain
Question:
Which class of medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease to enhance cholinergic transmission?
Answer:
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Question:
What is the primary function of memantine in the management of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease?
Answer:
To block excessive calcium influx at NMDA receptors
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Question:
Which of the following medication is used to manage behavioral symptoms and patients with dementia?
Answer:
Risperidone
Question:
What is a common side effect of cholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil?
Answer:
Nausea and diarrhea
Question:
And patient with vascular dementia, which of the following is a key focus of pharmacological management?
Answer:
Controlling vascular risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes
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Question:
Which of the following medications is a cholinesterase inhibitor used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease?
Answer:
Donepezil
Question:
What is a common side effect of memantine, an NMD a receptor antagonist used in Alzheimer's disease?
Answer:
Dizziness
Question:
What is the primary goal of pharmacological treatment in Alzheimer's disease?
Answer:
Slow the progression of symptoms
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Question:
In patients with vascular dementia, which of the following is a key focus of pharmacological management?
Answer:
Controlling blood pressure and cholesterol level levels
Question:
In a patient with dementia, which of the following findings suggest the need for further evaluation of neurological function?
Answer:
Sudden changes in behavior or personality
Question:
Which of the following conditions should be considered in the differential diagnosis for a patient presenting with memory loss and confusion ?
Answer:
Alzheimer's Vascular dementia Depression
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