Alzheimer's Disease

Paper Summary:

This paper presents the case of EB, a 68-year-old Alaska native female who currently resides in an assisted living facility because she is no longer able to perform even basic functions of daily living. The author points out that her medications, which include reserpine and aspirin, are appropriate because of the long half-life of reserpine, efficacy at controlling EB's specific symptoms of declining mental capacity and underlying hypertension and the relatively low cost of the medications. The paper concludes that, although no cure exists for Alzheimer's, there are medications available now and under development to control the symptoms and perhaps slow the progression of the disease.

Table of Contents:
The Case---EB
Patient History
Past Medical History
Alzheimer's Disease Background Information
Pathophysiology
Medication Indication
Medications
Alternative Pharmacological Regimens
Adverse Reactions
Financial
Client Interaction and Effects
Drug Interactions
Monitoring
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Alternative pharmacological regimens to treat Alzheimer's include antioxidants, ergoloid mesylates and Huperzine A, along with others not mentioned. EB's presentation suggests that her disease progression and symptoms required medication to control her symptoms to prevent any further vascular accidents. In addition, there was little evidence to support alternative pharmacological regimens in her case. The expense, complicated dosing schedules, varying positive results, and possible negative side effects left too many gray areas to be considered a viable option for EB."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Alagiakrishnan, Kannayiram MD, (2005) Vascular Dementia http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3150.htm, accessed February 2, 200
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