Alzheimers Disease Flashcards by Emmanuela Charles | Brainscape

Q

What is used to assess Alzheimers?

A

MIni mental state examination (MMSE)

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Risk factors for Alzheimer’s include…

A

advanced age
chemical imbalances
family history
genetic predisposition
environment wastes
previous head injury
Sex (female)
Ethnicity (African Americans, Hispanics)

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What types of medications would an Alzheimer’s patient be on?

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antipsychotics, antidepressants, and anxiolytics

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