Age Changes to NS Flashcards
1
Q
Impaired attention that’s TRANSIENT
A
Delirium
2
Q
Prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease in 85 and older group.
A
47%
3
Q
Trigger amyloid deposition in Alzheimer’s patients.
A
IL-6 and TNF
4
Q
Deficiency of this and associated enzymes in Alzheimer’s.
A
Acetylcholine
5
Q
How do Alzheimer’s drugs work?
A
Prevent Ach breakdown in the synapse.
6
Q
Alzheimer’s drug therapy
A
Exelon and Cognex
7
Q
Aggressive prevention for dementia patients.
A
Topical Fluorides and CHX varnish
8
Q
Parkinson’s has an EXCESS of this.
A
Acetylcholine
