ALS, Parkinson, Alzheimer

Question 1

ALS meds

Answer 1

Glutamate antagonist - Riluzole (Rilutek)

Question 2

Symptomatic Treatment meds for ALS

Answer 2

Modafinil (Provigil)

Baclofen (Lioresal); Dantrolen sodium (Dantrium)

Question 3

Meds used for Alzheimer

Answer 3

Cholinesterase inhibitor – Donepezil (Aricept)
Antidepressants – Trazodone
Anti-psychotic – Haldol
Benzodiazepines – Ativan (decreases anxiety)

Question 4

Best treatment for the first year or two of Parkinson treatment.

Answer 4

Dopamine Antagonist – Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet)

Question 5

NI for Levodopa

Answer 5

Avoid foods with B6

Question 6

NI for Carbidopa

Answer 6

Causes unconscious head movements

Question 7

Early Parkinson’s disease and secondary drug therapy after carbidopa or levodopa loses effectiveness

Answer 7

Dopamine Agonists - Bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel)

Question 8

NI for Bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel)

Answer 8

Decreases BP

Question 9

Antiviral used for Parkinson

Answer 9

Amantadine Hydrochloride (Symmetrel)

Question 10

Anticholinergic used for Parkinson

Answer 10

Benztropine Mesylate (Cogentin)

Question 11

Med used for reducing rigidity, tremor, bradykinasisa, postural changes

Answer 11

Amantadine Hydrochloride (Symmetrel)

Question 12

Med used to control tremor and rigidity

Answer 12

Benztropine Mesylate (Cogentin)

Question 13

NI for Amantadine Hydrochloride (Symmetrel)

Answer 13

Psychiatric disturbances (mood changes, confusion, hallucinations, depression)