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| Low serum levels of __________ may contribute to alzheimers |
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| elevated _______ levels may contribute to alzheimers |
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| Plasma and total homocysteine |
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| A ________ component almost always plays a role in early-onset alzheimers |
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| Late onset alzheimers is related to? |
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| The signature lesions seen in alzheimers are_______ |
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| neuritic plaques and neurofibrillary tangles |
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| Neurofibrillary tangles are composed of ______ |
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| abnormally hyperphosphorylated tau protein |
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| ________ also leads to the release of other agents which promote inflammation, which may be an attempt to ______ amyloid deposition |
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| beta amyloid peptide; attempt to clear |
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| A disturbance in written language is? |
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| An inability to carry out motor activities despite having intact motor function is? |
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| An inability to recognize/identify objects despite intact sensory function is? |
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| What is the only definitive method of diagnosis of alzheimers? |
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| direct exam of brain during autopsy or biopsy to see the plaques and tangles |
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| The serologic evaluation (involved with diagnosis) evaluates? |
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| LFTs, thyroid, B12, CBCs and electrolytes |
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| What are the two symptoms of alzheimers? Which is less predictable? |
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| Cognitive and noncognitive (behavioral). Noncognitive is less predictable. |
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| Is mild cognitive impairment enough to warrant a diagnosis of alzheimers? |
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| no, it is considered a part of normal aging. |
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| what common medications contribute to alzheimers? |
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AAABOS:
antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, anticholinergics, BZDs, Opiods, Sedative hypnotics |
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| What should be monitored in Brain Vascular Disease, a risk factor for Alzheimers? |
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| BP, Glucose, Cholesterol, Homocyestine. |
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| A patient with significant Brain vascular disease should be treated with_______ |
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| What is monitored in a thorough Baseline Assessment? |
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Tom Brady Can Fight Pooping:
Thought processes, Behavior, Cognitive status, Functional processes, Physical status |
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