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Keywords

Alzheimer disease, dementia, cognitive decline

 

Authors

  1. Davis, Nicole J. MSN, GNP-BC, ANP-BC
  2. Hendrix, Cristina C. DNS, GNP-BC, FNP
  3. Superville, Jemma G. RN, MBA, MSN Ed, ANP, GNP

Abstract

Alzheimer disease (AD) accounts for most dementia diagnoses. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and antipsychotics are first-line drug therapies for cognitive decline and to manage neuropsychiatric symptoms, respectively. Because AD is relentlessly progressive, NPs will need to provide long-term support to patients and their caregivers.