Drugs For Dementia Flashcards
1
Q
Cognitive loss is associated with the depletion of
A
Acetylcholine
2
Q
Central cholinergic antagonists like atropine can induce a confusional state resembling
A
Dementia
3
Q
Noncompetitive NMDA receptor antagonist
-Well absorbed and has no interactions with CYP system
A
Memantine
4
Q
Reduces rate of clinical deterioration in patients with severe AD
A
Memantine
5
Q
Use of atypical antipsychotics is associated with higher risk of
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Stroke and overall mortality
6
Q
When we treat AD, we want to eliminate driges that aggravate cognitive impairment such as
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Anticholinergics, benzodiazepines, and other sedative drugs/hypnotics
