BUTTARO NEUROLOGY 101 EXAM WORKBOOK [100% verified]

BUTTARO NEUROLOGY 101 EXAM WORKBOOK [100% verified] What neuro-physical findings are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease? *Ans* Characterized by amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles as well as atrophy of the cerebral cortex. True or False The degree of atrophy =degree of cognitive impairment? *Ans* False Stages of Alzheimers Dz *Ans* Early-Stage: anxiety, depression, memory loss Second-Stage: worsening of memory, language, and judgement. Disorientation to place and time. Paranoia, hallucinations. Loss of urinary control. Late-Stage: motor rigidity, apraxia and agnosia, severe cognitive & language impairment, death. Average 9 yrs from diagnosis to death Treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's dz *Ans* cholinesterase inhibitors: Aricept, Exelon, Razadyne Add on treatment for moderate to severe AD is Namenda