Term
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Definition
- Memory impairment (short-term)
- Cognitive defects
- Geographic and temporal disorientation
- Word-finding difficulties
- Difficulty with ADLs and IADLs
- Anxiety or depression
- Behavior problems
- Total dependence
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Term
| Drug-Induced Cognitive Impairment |
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Definition
- Benzodiazepines (lorazepam, diazepam)
- Anticholinergics
- Psychotropics
- Antihypertensives (reserpine, methyldopa)
- Narcotic analgesics (naive patients)
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Term
| Donepezil: Adverse Effects |
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Definition
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Term
| What disease states should you be cautious about when starting someone on Donepezil? |
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Definition
- COPD/asthma
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Sick-Sinus Syndrome
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Term
| Rivastigmine: Adverse Effects |
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Definition
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Term
| What disease states should you be cautious about when starting someone on Rivastigmine? |
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Definition
- COPD/asthma
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Sick-Sinus Syndrome
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Term
| Galantamine: Adverse Effects |
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Definition
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Anorexia
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Term
| What disease states should you be cautious about when starting someone on Galantamine |
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Definition
- COPD/asthma
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Sick-Sinus Syndrome
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Term
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Definition
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Constipation
- Confusion
- Agitation
- Fatigue/somnolence
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