Nur 116 - Davis Advantage / Edge - Alzheimer's Disease Study Guide Rated A+

What is the focus of interdisciplinary care for clients as Alzheimer's disease progresses? Stopping progression of the disease by use of pharmacological agents Assisting client and family members with supportive care Initiating the use of nutritional therapies Preventing development of deep vein thrombosis {Ans: Assisting client and family members with supportive care}Which surgical procedure is used to treat the patient with Parkinson's disease (PD)? Vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) Stereotactic pallidotomy Deep brain stimulation Partial corpus callosectomy {Ans: Stereotactic pallidotomy Rationale: Stereotactic pallidotomy involves the opening of the pallidum within the corpus striatum. A cylindrical rod or electrode is implanted, allowing the targeted area to receive mild electrical stimulation to reduce tremors and the rigidity associated with PD. Test Taking Tips: Differentiate devices for various neuromuscular disorders.}The majority of medications used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease focus on which pharmacological pathway? Increasing enzyme action of acetylcholinesterase Increasing enzyme action of butylcholinesterase Increasing oxidative stress Increasing levels of acetylcholine {Ans: }Mary has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and has difficulty swallowing medications. Based on this information, the provider orders rivastigmine (Exelon). Why would the provider order this for Mary? monitor heart rate prevents free radical damage transdermal patch