Misc Meds

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Cholinesterase inhibitors

Question 2

Common side effect of cholinesterase inhibitors

Answer 2

Bradycardia.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Memantine

Question 4

Three examples of cholinesterase inhibitors

Answer 4

Donepezil, galantamine, and rivastigmine

Question 5

Three examples of sublingual opioids

Answer 5

Morphine sulfate, oxycodone, or hydromorphone elixir

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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.