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Central cholinergic neurons are important for regulation of
memory; thus in the
CNS, the____ of acetylcholine caused by Ache blockade
contributes to
improved cognitive functioning. Which Drug causes this? -
ANSWER-boost
Donepezil
peripheral cholinergic neurons in the gut are involved in
gastrointestinal effects;
thus the boost in peripheral acetylcholine caused by AChE
blockade may
contribute to _____side effects. - ANSWER-
gastrointestinal (GI)
Memantine falls in the class for N- methyl- D aspartate(NMDA)
receptor ___ -
ANSWER-
agonist
,Although dementia remains incurable, early recognition
presents the opportunity
to start cholinesterase inhibitors before
substantial_____ loss occurs. -
ANSWER-
neuronal
Mrs. J, age 76, has experienced a slow, insidious memory
decline across 5 years. She has become socially withdrawn and
shows some language difficulties. She has had peptic ulcer
disease and often does not take medications as prescribed.
Her psychiatrist diagnoses probable ____ and
chooses_________with its easy dosing schedule because of
Mrs. J's history of nonadherence. – ANSWER-Alzheimers
Dementia
Donepezil
Donepezil's GI tolerability is also a factor in this choice because
of the patient's
peptic ulcer
disease.
Mr. L, age 82, has gradually developed memory loss and
parkinsonian symptoms, including slowness of movement and
shuffling gait. He has visual hallucinations of people and
episodic confusion. His medications include warfarin and
digoxin for atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure. Mr. L
is diagnosed with probable dementia with____. His psychiatrist
chooses__________because it has shown efficacy in this type
, of dementia and is not known to interact significantly with
cardiovascular medications. - ANSWER-Lewy bodies
Rivastigmine
Mrs. D, age 68, has a history of hypertension and suffered a
stroke in the past. Her family says her memory and behavior—
anger outbursts and excessive irritability—have worsened
rapidly across 2 years. Examination reveals some focal
neurologic deficits.
Her psychiatrist diagnoses probable_____ dementia and
chooses _______ for its efficacy in patients with this dementia
type. Mrs. D has no history of GI
illness and will likely tolerate the drug's GI side effects.
Follow-up care will
include monitoring for tolerability. - ANSWER-
vascular dementia
galantamine
Donepezil inhibits the enzyme ____. - ANSWER-
acetylcholinesterase
rivastigmine inhibits ______ and _________ - ANSWER-
acetylcholinesterase
and
butyrylcholinesterase