Update 2026 With Complete Questions
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Psychotherapeutic Treatment AD - ANSWER>behavioral management, reminiscence therapy, validation
therapy, supportive psychotherapy, sensory integration, simulated presence therapy, reality orientation,
skills training, recreation and art therapy, exercise, and aromatherapy
Social Interventions AD - ANSWER>functional and safety assessment, environmental modifications,
assessment for abuse and neglect, provision of supervision and home health care, cleaning and meal
services, assessment for appropriate Leel of care, financial and estate planning ,legal provisions for POA
Familial Interventions AD - ANSWER>caregiver education, training and support, respite care, support
groups
Pharmacological treatment AD time of dx - ANSWER>cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEI)
Namenda
, Most commonly used ChEIs - ANSWER>donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine
Side effects of ChEIs - ANSWER>n/v/dyspepsia/anorexia/diarrhea/insomnia/vivid
dreams/fatigue/increased urination/cramps
How does Namenda (memantine) help in AD? - ANSWER>regulates high levels of glutamine in the brain
(which is typically found in AD)
Namenda side effects - ANSWER>headache and constipation
uncommon: confusion
Namenda monitoring - ANSWER>RENALLY EXCRETED- monitor renal function
Is combination therapy okay? (in AD) - ANSWER>yes, they work differently