S3E3: Geriatric Flashcards by Caitlin Mann | Brainscape

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BBW for antipsychotic

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increased risk of stroke and mortality in pts w dementia

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1st line tx alzheimers

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Non-pharm (education, adapt environment and manage comorbidities)

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Rivastigmine (exelon)

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cholinesterase inhibitor for mild-mod dz

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glantamine (reminyl)

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cholinesterase inhibitor for mild-mod dz

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donepezil (aricept)

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cholinesterase inhibitor for severe dz

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memantine (nameda)

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NMDA blocker

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