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NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES Flashcards

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tx for alzheimers?

A

acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

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tx for multi-infarct dementia?

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prevention of stroke; some may use

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tx for chronic traumatic encephalopathy?

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None specific, only supportive treatment

Can treat depression with regular antidepressants

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tx for Parkinson’s disease?

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Dopaminergic agonists
Anticholinergic drugs
Levodopa/carbidopa

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tx for normal pressure hydrocephalus?

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shunting

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tx for Huntington’s disease?

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dopamine antagonist such as haloperidol

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tx for ALS?

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support

Riluzole

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