MDC4 EXAM 1 WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025-
2026
what is the most common type of dementia? -
correct answers-alzheimer's disease
is alzheimer's reversible? - correct answers-no
what is the etiology of alzheimer's? - correct
answers-unknown
alzheimer's is the result of? - correct answers-
changes in personality, memory, and/or judgement
what are risk factors for alzheimer's? - correct
answers-* 65+ years
* female
* head injury
, * apoe gene
what is the patho of alzheimer's - correct answers-
plaques, tangles, degeneration of neurons
how is alzheimer's diagnosed? - correct answers-
biopsy at autopsy is the only definitive way but
dementia can be ruled out with ct, labs, ua, and mri
early s/s of alzheimer's disease - correct answers--
decreased short term memory
- decreased sense of smell
- misplaced items
middle s/s of alzheimer's disease - correct answers--
wander
- agitated
- incontinent
- money issues
late s/s of alzheimer's disease - correct answers--
bed ridden
- agnosia (inability to recognize objects, people, or
sounds)
medications used for alzheimer's - correct answers-
cholinesterase inhibitors
- slow breakdown of ach
, - donepezil and rivastigimine
nmda receptor antagonists
- block excess amounts of glutamate
- memantine
nursing care for alzheimer's - correct answers-- safe
environment (#1) good lighting, no clutter
- stick with a routine
- offer walks, exercise
- reduce distractions
- avoid use of restraints
what is parkinson's disease - correct answers-
movement disorder caused by the death of cells that
generate dopamine in the basal ganglia and
substantial nigra.
low levels of dopamine and high levels of ach
how does parkinson's progress? - correct answers-
slowly, but will eventually lead to disability
how is parkinson's diagnosed - correct answers-
history and s/s
s/s of parkinsons - correct answers-- tremors
- muscle rigidity
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025-
2026
what is the most common type of dementia? -
correct answers-alzheimer's disease
is alzheimer's reversible? - correct answers-no
what is the etiology of alzheimer's? - correct
answers-unknown
alzheimer's is the result of? - correct answers-
changes in personality, memory, and/or judgement
what are risk factors for alzheimer's? - correct
answers-* 65+ years
* female
* head injury
, * apoe gene
what is the patho of alzheimer's - correct answers-
plaques, tangles, degeneration of neurons
how is alzheimer's diagnosed? - correct answers-
biopsy at autopsy is the only definitive way but
dementia can be ruled out with ct, labs, ua, and mri
early s/s of alzheimer's disease - correct answers--
decreased short term memory
- decreased sense of smell
- misplaced items
middle s/s of alzheimer's disease - correct answers--
wander
- agitated
- incontinent
- money issues
late s/s of alzheimer's disease - correct answers--
bed ridden
- agnosia (inability to recognize objects, people, or
sounds)
medications used for alzheimer's - correct answers-
cholinesterase inhibitors
- slow breakdown of ach
, - donepezil and rivastigimine
nmda receptor antagonists
- block excess amounts of glutamate
- memantine
nursing care for alzheimer's - correct answers-- safe
environment (#1) good lighting, no clutter
- stick with a routine
- offer walks, exercise
- reduce distractions
- avoid use of restraints
what is parkinson's disease - correct answers-
movement disorder caused by the death of cells that
generate dopamine in the basal ganglia and
substantial nigra.
low levels of dopamine and high levels of ach
how does parkinson's progress? - correct answers-
slowly, but will eventually lead to disability
how is parkinson's diagnosed - correct answers-
history and s/s
s/s of parkinsons - correct answers-- tremors
- muscle rigidity
