Geriatrics Flashcards
1
Q
Two medications best studied for end of life agitation and/or delirium (hospice type patients)
A
Haloperidol and Risperidone
2
Q
which dementia medication is associated with increased risk of syncope, bradycardia, and heart block?
A
donepezil
3
Q
which class of medication is the most effective at managing dyspnea and associated anxiety in terminal cancer patients/hospice care?
A
opiates, like morphine
