SORKINA FINAL Nu160 – Questions With Step By Step Solutions

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5-aminosalicylates (mesalamine, sulfasalazine), corticosteroids (prednisone,
budesonide), immunomodulators (azathioprine, methotrexate), biologics
(adalimumab, infliximab)



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1 Medications for Crohn's 2 Delirium



3 Hypoglycemia 4 Donepezil



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, Rapid onset, reversible. Lack of
oxygen to the brain. Risk
factors: advanced age,
dehydration, ICU admission,
recreational drug use,
environmental exposure (heat,
Delirium
prolonged sunlight), TBI,
surgery, infection, sleep
deprivation, drug/alcohol
withdrawal, med s/e (opioids,
sedatives, etc. - CNS
depressants)

No cure, meds can help slow
progression
Dementia



Mild-moderate. Reduces beta-amyloid plaques in
brain. IV infusion. Monitor for amyloid-related
Aducanumab
imaging abnormalities. Pt must comply with routine
MRI.

Mild-moderate. Cholinesterase inhibitor, improves
Galantamine communication between nerve cells. Oral tablets,
capsules, solution. Take with food.

All stages. Cholinesterase
inhibitor, prevents breakdown
Donepezil
of acetylcholine. Oral tablets.
Take in evening.

All stages. Cholinesterase
inhibitor, enhances cholinergic
Rivastigmine
function. Oral capsules or
transdermal patch.