Misc Meds Flashcards

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Drug class approved for treating AD symptoms. Work by improving neurotransmission in the brain - delays the destruction of acetylcholine using enzyme

A

Cholinesterase inhibitors

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Common side effect of cholinesterase inhibitors

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Bradycardia.

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First drug in a new class that is a low-to-moderate affinity NMDA receptor antagonist. Works by blocking excess glutamate that can damage nerve cells

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Memantine

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Three examples of cholinesterase inhibitors

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Donepezil, galantamine, and rivastigmine

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Three examples of sublingual opioids

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Morphine sulfate, oxycodone, or hydromorphone elixir

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Why is fentanyl preferable to other opioids for end of life symptom management?

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Fentanyl does not have active metabolites, which cause delirium. Switching from other opioids to fentanyl can improve delirium. Fentanyl is also preferable in patients with known renal failure.

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