exam 3 patty cognitive disorder meds

Question 1

what is the saying for dosage for cognitive meds

Answer 1

start low and go slow

Question 2

cholinesterase inhibitors

Answer 2

glantamine (razadyne)
rivastigmine (exelon)
Donepezil (aricept)

Question 3

cholinesterase inhibitors action

Answer 3

inhibit breakdown of acetylcholine and increase in cholinergic activity

Question 4

cholinesterase inhibitors indications

Answer 4

AD

-delay cognitive decline

Question 5

taking cholinesterase inhibitors with what does what

Answer 5

NSAIDS increase risk of stomach ulcers

Question 6

N-methyl-d-aspartic acid antagonists indications

Answer 6

AD

Question 7

N-methyl-d-aspartic acid antagonists moa

Answer 7

stops the chronic release of glutamate

Question 8

memantine (namenda XR) class

Answer 8

N-methyl-d-aspartic receptor antagonist

Question 9

memantine (namenda XR) moa

Answer 9

NMDA receptor antagonist

Question 10

memantine (namenda XR) indications

Answer 10

moderate to severe dementia oa alz type

Question 11

reduce memantine (namenda XR) dose with patients who

Answer 11

have renal issues

Question 12

memantine (namenda XR) SE

Answer 12

dizziness and drowsiness