Question 1

How does Alzheimer's disease develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cholinergic nerve cells die in the brain,decreasing the ability to absorb,process,and use information.
B)  The hypothalamus becomes blocked by beta amyloids and twisted fibers,blocking transmission signals.
C)  Adrenergic nerves become blocked by plaques and tangles,blocking transmission between the neurons.
D)  The frontal cortex begins to shrink,losing its ability to think and function.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 2

Which drug can be used as an AChE inhibitor and also slightly increase glutamate activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Galantamine
B)  Donepezil
C)  Memantine
D)  RivastigmineE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names.
-Aricept

Accepted Answer

A)  Memantine
B)  Donepezil
C)  Rivastigmine
D)  GalantamineE) A) and D)
F) B) and D) B

Question 4

What role do the CLU and CRI genes play in the development of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  They allow for transmission through tangles in the brain.
B)  They help clear plaques out of the brain.
C)  They allow acetylcholine (Ach) to bind to receptors in the brain.
D)  They prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

_____ is a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss,behavioral changes,and immobility.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dementia
B)  Multiple sclerosis
C)  Cerebrovascular accident
D)  Alzheimer's diseaseE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Alzheimer's disease causes damage to the _____,the part of the brain that is involved in memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum
B)  hippocampus
C)  medulla
D)  thalamusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in Alzheimer's disease is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine
B)  norepinephrine
C)  ACh
D)  serotoninE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names.
-Exelon

Accepted Answer

A)  Memantine
B)  Donepezil
C)  Rivastigmine
D)  GalantamineE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names.
-Namenda

Accepted Answer

A)  Memantine
B)  Donepezil
C)  Rivastigmine
D)  GalantamineE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

How do acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors help treat Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  They help form a protective lining around muscarinic receptors to only allow binding of ACh.
B)  They increase levels of ACh by inhibiting AChE.
C)  They help protect any remaining cognition and memory by antagonizing the receptors involved in memory.
D)  They decrease levels of ACh by allowing AChE to metabolize ACh,thereby reducing the levels in the brain.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) B

Question 11

Which of the following is a modifiable risk for Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol consumption
B)  Smoking
C)  Obesity
D)  Add weight training to exercise regimenE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names.
-Reminyl

Accepted Answer

A)  Memantine
B)  Donepezil
C)  Rivastigmine
D)  GalantamineE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is used to block the actions of glutamate to help protect further damage to the neuron?

Accepted Answer

A)  Donepezil
B)  Rivastigmine
C)  Galantamine
D)  MemantineE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following conditions is sometimes comorbid with Alzheimer's disease and can speed its progression as a result of its effects on the parasympathetic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  High blood pressure
B)  Parkinson's disease
C)  Diabetes
D)  DementiaE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which drug may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease if administered early enough?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memantine
B)  Donepezil
C)  Galantamine
D)  RivastigmineE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is not a normal part of the aging process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urinary incontinence
B)  Aching joints
C)  Dementia
D)  Minor forgetfulnessE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

_____ could be added to the diet of those with Alzheimer's and heart disease to help decrease the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Flaxseed
B)  Olive oil
C)  Fiber
D)  St.John's wortE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

In what stage of Alzheimer's disease may a person become confused and wander,unable to find their way back?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pre-Alzheimer's stage
B)  Early stage
C)  Moderate stage
D)  Late stageE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

In the future,which of the following vitamins could possibly be used to prevent Alzheimer's disease after adequate studies have been completed and it has been proven effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B6
C)  D
D)  EE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Reduced function of the _____ receptors is responsible for impaired memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine
B)  adrenergic
C)  muscarinic
D)  nicotinicE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 11: Treatment of Alzheimers Disease

How does Alzheimer's disease develop?

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Which drug can be used as an AChE inhibitor and also slightly increase glutamate activity?

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MATCHING Match the following trade and generic drug names. -Aricept

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What role do the CLU and CRI genes play in the development of Alzheimer's disease?

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_____ is a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss,behavioral changes,and immobility.

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Alzheimer's disease causes damage to the _____,the part of the brain that is involved in memory.

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The neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in Alzheimer's disease is _____.

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MATCHING Match the following trade and generic drug names. -Exelon

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MATCHING Match the following trade and generic drug names. -Namenda

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How do acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors help treat Alzheimer's disease?

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Which of the following is a modifiable risk for Alzheimer's disease?

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MATCHING Match the following trade and generic drug names. -Reminyl

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Which of the following is used to block the actions of glutamate to help protect further damage to the neuron?

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Which of the following conditions is sometimes comorbid with Alzheimer's disease and can speed its progression as a result of its effects on the parasympathetic system?

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Which drug may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease if administered early enough?

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Which of the following is not a normal part of the aging process?

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_____ could be added to the diet of those with Alzheimer's and heart disease to help decrease the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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In what stage of Alzheimer's disease may a person become confused and wander,unable to find their way back?

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In the future,which of the following vitamins could possibly be used to prevent Alzheimer's disease after adequate studies have been completed and it has been proven effective?

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Reduced function of the _____ receptors is responsible for impaired memory.

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