Which of the following are problems associated with the medications used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia?
A) Abilities only improve to the same point where they were 6 months prior to treatment.
B) Any gains in ability are temporary.
C) Many patients discontinue medication because of severe side effects and expense.
D) All of these are significant problems with the medications used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia.

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All of these are significant problems with the medications used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia. Treatment can only help to slow the progression of the disease, but it cannot completely cure it. The gains in ability seen with medication are temporary and patients may discontinue the medication due to severe side effects and expense.

Which of the Following Are Problems Associated with the Medications