NR 601 FINAL EXAM 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Mild-Moderate AD - ANS-obvious memory impairment
ADLs failing
shortened attention span
language difficulty
supervision required
2-10 years
Severe - ANS-memory fragments only
no recognition of familiar people
assistance with ADL's required
seizures/dysphagia
incontinence
groaning/moanin, grunting
1-2 years
Pyscotherapuetic Treatment AD - ANS-behaviorial management, reminiscence therapy,
validation therapy, supportive psychotherapy, sensroy integration, simulated presence
therapy, ralizty orientation, skills training, recreation and art therapy, exercise, and
aromatherapy
Social Interventions AD - ANS-functional and safety assessment, environmental modifications,
assessment for abuse and eneglect, provisionof supervision and home health care, cleaning
,and meal services, assessment for appropriate leel of care, financial and estate planning ,legal
provisions for POA
Familial Interventions AD - ANS-caregiver education, training and support, respite care,
support groups
PHarmocological treatment AD time of dx - ANS-cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEI)
Namenda
Most commonly used ChEIs - ANS-donepezil, rivastgmine, galantamine
Side effects of ChEIs - ANS-n/v/dyspepsia/anorexia/diarrhea/insomnia/vivid
dreams/fatigue/increased urination/cramps
How does namenda (memantine) help in AD? - ANS-regulates high levels of glutamine in the
brain
(which is typically found in AD)
Namenda side effects - ANS-headahce and constipation
uncommon: confusion
Namenda monitoring - ANS-RENALLY EXCRETED- monitor renal function
Is combination therapy okay? (in AD) - ANS-yes, they work differently
Dementia cognitive changes - ANS-confusion, disorientation, impaired short term memory,
personality changes, problem behaviors, changes in daily functioning
, Dementia symptoms cause - ANS-significant impairment in social and occupation functioning,
impaired ability to care of oneself
altered behavioral patterns
Noncognitive Behvior Symtpoms of Dementia - ANS-apathy
agitation
aggression
combativeness
delusions
hallucinations
depression
anxiety
disinhibiton/sexual behaviors, emotional labiltiy, irritabilty, wadering, sleepdisturbances,
sundowning
Onset of dementia? - ANS-insidious
long and progressive
Awareness (dementia - ANS-clear, normal alertness, impaired orientation
Thought process (Dementia) - ANS-poor, abstract thinking, diminished thoughts, poor
judgement, difficulty wit hword finding/verbalizing
Perception (dementia) - ANS-freqeunt misperceptions
What is the most common cause of dementia? - ANS-AD
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
Mild-Moderate AD - ANS-obvious memory impairment
ADLs failing
shortened attention span
language difficulty
supervision required
2-10 years
Severe - ANS-memory fragments only
no recognition of familiar people
assistance with ADL's required
seizures/dysphagia
incontinence
groaning/moanin, grunting
1-2 years
Pyscotherapuetic Treatment AD - ANS-behaviorial management, reminiscence therapy,
validation therapy, supportive psychotherapy, sensroy integration, simulated presence
therapy, ralizty orientation, skills training, recreation and art therapy, exercise, and
aromatherapy
Social Interventions AD - ANS-functional and safety assessment, environmental modifications,
assessment for abuse and eneglect, provisionof supervision and home health care, cleaning
,and meal services, assessment for appropriate leel of care, financial and estate planning ,legal
provisions for POA
Familial Interventions AD - ANS-caregiver education, training and support, respite care,
support groups
PHarmocological treatment AD time of dx - ANS-cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEI)
Namenda
Most commonly used ChEIs - ANS-donepezil, rivastgmine, galantamine
Side effects of ChEIs - ANS-n/v/dyspepsia/anorexia/diarrhea/insomnia/vivid
dreams/fatigue/increased urination/cramps
How does namenda (memantine) help in AD? - ANS-regulates high levels of glutamine in the
brain
(which is typically found in AD)
Namenda side effects - ANS-headahce and constipation
uncommon: confusion
Namenda monitoring - ANS-RENALLY EXCRETED- monitor renal function
Is combination therapy okay? (in AD) - ANS-yes, they work differently
Dementia cognitive changes - ANS-confusion, disorientation, impaired short term memory,
personality changes, problem behaviors, changes in daily functioning
, Dementia symptoms cause - ANS-significant impairment in social and occupation functioning,
impaired ability to care of oneself
altered behavioral patterns
Noncognitive Behvior Symtpoms of Dementia - ANS-apathy
agitation
aggression
combativeness
delusions
hallucinations
depression
anxiety
disinhibiton/sexual behaviors, emotional labiltiy, irritabilty, wadering, sleepdisturbances,
sundowning
Onset of dementia? - ANS-insidious
long and progressive
Awareness (dementia - ANS-clear, normal alertness, impaired orientation
Thought process (Dementia) - ANS-poor, abstract thinking, diminished thoughts, poor
judgement, difficulty wit hword finding/verbalizing
Perception (dementia) - ANS-freqeunt misperceptions
What is the most common cause of dementia? - ANS-AD
