Dementia Meds Flashcards by Aira Bunte | Brainscape

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Aricept RN implications: Patient teaching

A

give drug in evening, just before bedtime

- advise Pt to report significant adverse effects or changes in overall health

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Aricept adverse reactions?

A

Nausea
Diarrhea
May slow heart rate

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Namenda Adverse reactions?

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Dizziness
headache
constipation
confusion

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