A nursing student asks the nurse to differentiate the pathology of Alzheimer's disease from that of Parkinson's disease.
Which description is correct?

Choice A rationale

Barrier contraceptives are recommended for women taking HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors due to the potential teratogenic effects of these drugs. This precaution is crucial as these medications can cause fetal harm if used during pregnancy.

Choice B rationale

While ophthalmic examinations may be important for other medications, they are not a primary concern for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. These drugs mainly affect cholesterol synthesis and have less direct impact on vision.

Choice C rationale

Although a cholesterol-lowering diet is beneficial, it is not the primary teaching point when discussing HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. The emphasis should be on medication adherence and managing potential adverse effects.

Choice D rationale

Reporting respiratory symptoms is important for many medications but is not the primary focus for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. The priority is to inform patients about the importance of contraception and potential side effects related to the medication.

Choice A rationale

Clonic-tonic muscle contraction is related to convulsions and seizures but does not accurately define epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Choice B rationale

Epilepsy involves abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, not in the muscles. Muscle contractions are a symptom of seizures, not the cause of epilepsy.

Choice C rationale

Epilepsy is not a single disease; it encompasses various conditions characterized by recurrent seizures. It is a spectrum of disorders with different causes and manifestations.

Choice D rationale

This choice accurately describes epilepsy as characterized by sudden, recurrent, and transient disturbances in brain function due to abnormal electrical discharges in the brain.