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NUR 2474 Pharm Quiz 2: Questions & Solutions (A+ Accurate)
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NUR 2474 Pharm Quiz 2: Questions & Solutions (A+Accurate)
What does donepezil do? Right Ans - Prevents the breakdown of
acetylcholine, permitting more acetylcholine to interact with receptors,
increasing neuron transmission, and improving cognitive function.
What is donepezil? Right Ans - Cholinesterase Inhibitor/
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease: mild, moderate or severe stages
Side Effects of Donepezil Right Ans - Cholinergic in nature:
•N/V, Diarrhea
•Bronchoconstriction
•Bradycardia (dizziness)
•Dyspepsia
•Headaches
Alzhiemer's Disease Mild Symptoms Right Ans - •Memory loss and
Confusion
•Getting lost in normal space
•Problems with routine tasks
•Changes in personality
Alzhiemer's Disease Moderate Symptoms Right Ans - •Difficulty with ADLs
•Anxiety, agitation, suspicion
•Sleep disturbances
•Wandering, Pacing
•Difficulty recognizing friends and family
Alzheimer's Disease Severe Symptoms Right Ans - •Loss of speech
•Loss of appetite, weight loss
•Loss of bladder and bowel function
•Total dependence on caregiver
-Would you give anticholinergic medications to patients taking
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors? Right Ans -
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