Comminication Flashcards
1
Q
What advice should you give to those taking 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors?
A
No unprotected sex with pregnant women. Exposure may cause abnormal development of external genitalia of male fetus
2
Q
What should you tell a pt taking alpha blockers?
A
Take starting dose at night (due to postural hypotension)
3
Q
What advice should you give a Parkinson’s patient started on rivastigmine (Ach-esterase inhibitor)?
A
Tremor may worsen
4
Q
What advice should you give an Alzheimer’s patient started on donepezil (Ach-esterase inhibitor)?
A
Vivid dreams may be a SE. Adv: take AM rather than before bed (usually taken PM)
