NU 501 - Test 2 - Alzheimer's and Dementia Pharmacology Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers
What classification of drugs is the standard therapy for Alzheimer's Disease? Correct Answer Cholinesterase (ChE) Inhibitors Which Cholinesterase (ChE) Inhibitor is approved for treatment of SEVERE Alzheimer's Disease? Correct Answer Donepezil (Aricept) What are the 3 Cholinesterase (ChE) Inhibitors that are approved for MILD to MODERATE Alzheimer's Disease? Correct Answer 1. Donepezil (Aricept) 2. Rivastigmine (Exelon) 3. Galantamine (Razadyne) What N-methyl-d-aspartame (NMDA) Receptor Antagonist is used to treat MODERATE to SEVERE Alzheimer's Disease? Correct Answer Memantine (Namenda) Which Alzheimer's medications should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment? Correct Answer 1. Galantamine (Razadyne) 2. Memantine (Namenda) What food should be avoided when taking Cholinesterase (ChE) Inhibitors for Alzheimer's Disease? Correct Answer Grapefruit (or grapefruit juice) What can be done about the sleep disturbances or nightmares if experienced by patients using Cholinesterase (ChE) Inhibitors for Alzheimer's Disease? Correct Answer Change administration of the drugs to daytime. (They are normally taken in the evening)
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