Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
name 3 acetylcholinesterase inhibitors used in the management of cognitive symptoms (memory loss, language, difficulty thinking) in dementia
A
- donepezil
- galantamine
- rivastigmine
2
Q
whats the risk associated with donepizil if a patient is taking concomitant antipsychotics?
A
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
3
Q
what is a SE of galatmaine to look out for?
A
skin rash - need to stop as can be serious (Steven-Johnsons Syndrome)
4
Q
what is a common side effect of rivastigmine?
what should you do if it occurs?
what formualtion has reduced SE?
A
GI disturbances
should withold until resolved
transdermal patches have less GI SE
