S. Y. is a 90-year-old woman who is a resident of a long-term care facility. She was alert and mentally quite capable un

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S. Y. is a 90-year-old woman who is a resident of a long-term care facility. She was alert and mentally quite capable until about a year ago when she began to manifest signs and symptoms of dementia. A review of her medical records failed to document a thorough analysis of her dementia, but a diagnosis of "probable Alzheimer disease" was recorded. 1. What are the manifestations of dementia? (6 points; List at least 6 symptoms/manifestations of dementia.) 2. What other potential issues, conditions, or diseases might have led to S.Y.'s deteriorating mental function? (6 points; List 6 potential conditions or disease that can lead to a similar decline in mental functioning.) 3. What are the pathologic brain alterations that are typical of Alzheimer disease? (4 points; List and discuss the pathologic brain alterations associated with Alzheimer disease.) 4. How will her dementia be managed pharmaceutically? (4 points; List 4 drugs that may be used to treat dementia and/or manage the other symptoms associated with dementia.)