What will the nurse include when teaching a caregivers' support group about Alzheimer's disease?

Question

1. Glutamergic inhibitors are the most common class of drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease.
2. Depression and aggressive behavior are common with the disease.
3. Memory difficulties are an early symptom of the disease.
4. Chronic inflammation of the brain can be a cause of the disease.
5. Pharmacologic therapies are given to help improve memory in Alzheimer's disease.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Glutamergic inhibitors are not the most common class of drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease.
Rationale 2: Depression and aggressive behavior are common symptoms of the disease.
Rationale 3: Memory difficulties are an early symptom of Alzheimer's disease.
Rationale 4: It is suspected that chronic inflammation and excess free radicals can cause neuron damage and contribute to the disease.
Rationale 5: The acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are the most widely used class of drugs for treating the disease. These drugs work by increasing the availability of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is involved in cognition, memory, and learning.