Abbreviations AD, Alzheimer's Disease; ADL, activities of daily living; ADRDA, Alzheimer's Disease and
Related Disorders Association; bid, twice daily; ChEI, cholinesterase inhibitor; ClCr, creatinine clearance; FAQ, functional activities questionnaire; HCP, health care practitioner; NINCDS, National Institute of Neurological and Communication Disorders and Stroke; q day, daily
Source California Workgroup on Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease Management. Guideline for Alzheimer's Disease Management FINAL REPORT 2008, Supported by the State of California, Department of Public Health CALIFORNIA VERSION © April 2008 Available at: http:// www.alz.org/national/documents/2008_Guidelines_Final_Report.pdf Accessed: 8/28/09.
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