Misc Meds Flashcards
Drug class approved for treating AD symptoms. Work by improving neurotransmission in the brain - delays the destruction of acetylcholine using enzyme
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Common side effect of cholinesterase inhibitors
Bradycardia.
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
Memantine
Three examples of cholinesterase inhibitors
Donepezil, galantamine, and rivastigmine
Three examples of sublingual opioids
Morphine sulfate, oxycodone, or hydromorphone elixir
Why is fentanyl preferable to other opioids for end of life symptom management?
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.