Alzheimer's French Final

Question 1

The most common adverse effects of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are:

A. Urinary retention
B. Gastrointestinal
C. Hyperglycemia
D. CNS-related

Answer 1

B. Gastrointestinal

Question 2

Beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles are associated with the pathophysiology of which of the following conditions?

A. Parkinson’s
B. Migraines
C. ADHD
D. Alzheimer’s

Answer 2

D. Alzheimer’s

Question 3

The excitotoxicity-induced neuronal damage associated with Alzheimer’s can be reduced by the administration of:

A. Anticholinergic agent
B. NMDA receptor antagonist
C. Cholinesterase inhibitor
D. Benzodiapine

Answer 3

B.NMDA receptor antagonist

Question 4

Alzheimer’s disease may be accompanied by:

A. Sleep disturbances
B. Wandering
C. Agitation
D. All of the above

Answer 4

D. All of the above