Chapter 4 BNF (Dementia) Flashcards

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What are the cognitive symptoms of dementia ?

A

Memory Loss, difficulty thinking, language orientation

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What are the risks with Donepizil ?

A

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Especially with antipsychotics

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3
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What’s the risk with Galantamine?

A

Steven Johnson’s syndrome (rash)

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4
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What are the cholinergic Side effects?

A
Diarrhoea 
Urinations 
Muscle issues 
Bronchospasm 
Bradycardia 
Emesis
Lacrimation 
Salivation 

Opposite to antimuscarinics

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Why are antipsychotics not generally prescribed for non cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s?

A

Risk of stroke

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What are the non cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s?

A

Aggression extreme violence extreme agitation

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7
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How is extreme violence aggression and agitation treated in Alzheimer’s?

A

Oral benzodiazepines or Antipsychotic

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How is dementia with Lewy bodies treated?

A

Rivastigmine (parkinsons )

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Why is Donepizil given at night?

A

risk of syncope which leads to fainting

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