Drugs Like Aricept and Namenda That Are Currently Used to Treat

question 189

Multiple Choice

Drugs like Aricept and Namenda that are currently used to treat Alzheimer's disease tend to

• A)have little measureable impact on behavioral or cognitive abilities.
• B)positively impact cognitive functioning and reduce behavioral problems but do not slow the progression of the disease.
• C)positively impact behavioral problems but have little impact on cognitive functioning.
• D)positively impact cognitive functioning, reduce behavioral problems and slow the progression of the disease.

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Definitions:

Genetic Predisposition

The increased likelihood of developing a particular disease or trait based on a person's genetic makeup.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities, influencing how an individual perceives, thinks, and understands their world.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A developmental stage in infants, identified by Jean Piaget, involving repetitive actions focused on external objects, symbolizing the beginning of intentional and coordinated activities.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, typically developed during infancy.