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What are risk factors for Alzeihmers? ONLY THOSE LISTED WITH > 2 arrows from chart are listed . .
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genotype epsilon 4/4
lower educational attainment elevated TSH reduced TSH History of major depression |
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What are routine lab evaluations for Alzheimers?
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CBC
Chem 7 (SMA-7) LFTs TFTs B12 |
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What labs are NOT routine for Alzheimers evaluations?
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PET
Genetic Markers CSF Syphilis Screening MRI/CT Lumbar Puncture |
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What is the gold standard of Alzheimers treatment?
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Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
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What are the realistic outcomes of acetylecholinesterace inhibitors?
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maintain level of cognition of slow progression/worsening
delay nursing home placement reduce caregiver time/stress |
