Which of the following is an outcome of the drug memantine (Namenda) in clients with advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease?
A) Less depression
B) Increased brain excitability
C) Lessens symptoms
D) Decreased brain excitability
C
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Clients in advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease have fewer symptoms when taking memantine than others who were given a placebo.
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