Dementia Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What class is Donepezil?
A
AChEI- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
2
Q
What class is Exelon?
A
AChEI- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
3
Q
What forms is Exelon available?
A
PO and transdermal patch
4
Q
What class is Reminyl?
A
AChEI- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
5
Q
What class is Namenda?
A
NMDA antagonists
6
Q
A large opposite action of benzos happens in the elderly population, what is the effect?
A
It can cause agitation
7
Q
Why use benzos instead of typical antipsychotics?
A
hepatic dysfunction
8
Q
what drug do we not use with delirium and why?
A
benadryl- anticholinergic side effects
