The nurse understands that most medications used to treat Alzheimer's disease exert their effects to:
a. increase anticholinergic activity. c. increase acetylcholine levels.
b. increase norepinephrine. d. increase dopamine receptor activity.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: These medications increase cholinergic activity.
B Incorrect: These medications increase acetylcholine levels.
C Correct: These medications increase acetylcholine levels.
D Incorrect: These medications increase acetylcholine levels.
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