Week 6 Nr 568 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

monitoring needs with hydantions {Ans: TSH}What is Donepezil approved to tx {Ans: moderate to severe AD}Does Rivastigmine and galantamine require tappering {Ans: no}Revstigmine (Exelon) SE {Ans: anorexia, N/V/D, weakness, dizziness, tremor}What can happen if you combine namenda and CHEl? {Ans: falls precautions and driving is prohibited}What is the most effective therapy for PD {Ans: Combination therapy with levodopa/carbidopa or levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone}What is apomophine (Apokyn) used for {Ans: SQ injection used for acute off episodes - hypomobility - in advanced PD when rapid rescue therapy is needed. Typically patients are premedicated with antiemetic before the apokyn d/t n/v}What does Cogentin do {Ans: minimizes resting tremors and drooling but not as efficacious as other medications in treatment for rigidity, bradykinesia and gait.}What dose is Donepezil given {Ans: can dose at 23mg/day however there is minimal evidence to show improvement from 10mg to 23mg. 23mg dose has shown to have more adverse effects}which drug is associated with an increased life expectancy for AD {Ans: Memantide}What do cholinesterase inhibitors do? {Ans: increase levels of neurotransmitter acetylcholine}Besides AD what else does donepezil treat {Ans: anxiety, depression, apathy, delusions and pacing}what are two major metabolizing