Ch 18 Neurocognitive Disorders Flashcards

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Galantamine

A

Attacks the glutamate as oppose to serotonin

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2
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True or false: anticholergic should be advised in elderly

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True- due to side effects like constipation and gi disturbances

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3
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Fda issued a black box warning

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For atypical antipsychotics for treating behavioral symptoms of AD

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4
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Elderly drug for depression

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SSRI. they are safest

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