Dementia part 2

Question 1

a large protein leftover fragment which
disrupts the cell to cell communications.

Answer 1

Beta amyloid

Question 2

initiates the neuron’s transport
system of nutrients and essential materials are being
deformed and cause “Neurofibrillary tangles” that
disrupts the transport system.

Answer 2

Tau proteins

Question 3

Stage:
MMSE score: 26- 21
Memory loss
Confusion about the location of a familiar place
Takes long time to accomplish daily/ normal task

Answer 3

MILD ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Question 4

Stage:
Mini Mental State Examination score: 20-10
Increased memory loss and confusion
Shorten attention span
Problem recognizing friends

Answer 4

MODERATE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Question 5

Stage:
MMSE score: 9-0
Complete dependence to others
All sense of self seem to vanish

Answer 5

SEVERE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Question 6

Maintain cognitive functioning and activities of daily
living as long as possible, with a secondary goal to treat
the psychiatric and behavioral symptoms. is the ______

Answer 6

THERAPEUTIC GOAL

Question 7

LABORATORY AND IMAGING TEST for alzheimer’s

Answer 7

MRI
CT
Thyroid hormone levels

Question 8

Drug For moderate to severe dementia
Usually, these are used in MONOTHERAPY or in
combination with CHOLINESTERASE
INHIBITORS

Answer 8

Memantine

Question 9

Dementia combination therapy

Answer 9

Memantine + Donepezil