WGU D027 ADVANCED
PATHOPHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL 2025 EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED) ALREADY RATED A+
What are some physical changes from Alzheimer's
dementia?
ANSWER-- Brain shrinks dramatically; nerve cell death
and tissue loss
- Cardinal signs: plaques (abnormal clusters of protein
fragments) and tangles (twisted strands of another
protein)
How is Alzheimer's treated?
ANSWER- There is no cure, but there are
pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
- Cholinesterase inhibitors
,- Memantine (namenda)
What are cholinesterase inhibitors prescribed for?
ANSWER- To treat symptoms related to memory,
thinking, language, judgment, and other processes
- Helps delay or slow the worsening of symptoms
What does cholinesterase inhibitors do?
ANSWER- Prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a
chemical messenger that is important for learning and
memory
- Supports communication among nerve cells by keeping
the acetylcholine high
What are some commonly prescribed cholinesterase
inhibitors?
ANSWER- Donepezil (aricept)
,- Galantamine (razadyne)
- Rivastigmine (exeleon)
Which cholinesterase inhibitor can be used for all stages
of Alzheimer's?
ANSWER- Donepezil (aricept)
Which cholinesterase inhibitor can be used for mild-to-
moderate stages of Alzheimer's?
ANSWER- Galantamine (razadyne)
- Rivastigmine (exeleon)
Which cholinesterase inhibitor can be used for mild-to-
moderate Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?
ANSWER- Rivastigmine (exeleon)
, What medication combination is used to treat moderate-
to-severe Alzheimer's?
ANSWER- Memantine (namenda) and donepezil (aricept)
What is memantine (namenda) used for?
ANSWER-- Prescribed to improve memory, attention,
reason, language, and the ability to perform simple tasks
- Can be used alone or with other Alzheimer's disease
treatments
How does memantine (namenda) work?
ANSWER-- Regulates the activity of glutamate, a chemical
involved in information processing, storage, and retrieval
- Improves mental functioning and ability to perform
daily activities for some people
PATHOPHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL 2025 EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED) ALREADY RATED A+
What are some physical changes from Alzheimer's
dementia?
ANSWER-- Brain shrinks dramatically; nerve cell death
and tissue loss
- Cardinal signs: plaques (abnormal clusters of protein
fragments) and tangles (twisted strands of another
protein)
How is Alzheimer's treated?
ANSWER- There is no cure, but there are
pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
- Cholinesterase inhibitors
,- Memantine (namenda)
What are cholinesterase inhibitors prescribed for?
ANSWER- To treat symptoms related to memory,
thinking, language, judgment, and other processes
- Helps delay or slow the worsening of symptoms
What does cholinesterase inhibitors do?
ANSWER- Prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a
chemical messenger that is important for learning and
memory
- Supports communication among nerve cells by keeping
the acetylcholine high
What are some commonly prescribed cholinesterase
inhibitors?
ANSWER- Donepezil (aricept)
,- Galantamine (razadyne)
- Rivastigmine (exeleon)
Which cholinesterase inhibitor can be used for all stages
of Alzheimer's?
ANSWER- Donepezil (aricept)
Which cholinesterase inhibitor can be used for mild-to-
moderate stages of Alzheimer's?
ANSWER- Galantamine (razadyne)
- Rivastigmine (exeleon)
Which cholinesterase inhibitor can be used for mild-to-
moderate Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?
ANSWER- Rivastigmine (exeleon)
, What medication combination is used to treat moderate-
to-severe Alzheimer's?
ANSWER- Memantine (namenda) and donepezil (aricept)
What is memantine (namenda) used for?
ANSWER-- Prescribed to improve memory, attention,
reason, language, and the ability to perform simple tasks
- Can be used alone or with other Alzheimer's disease
treatments
How does memantine (namenda) work?
ANSWER-- Regulates the activity of glutamate, a chemical
involved in information processing, storage, and retrieval
- Improves mental functioning and ability to perform
daily activities for some people
