Mastering Alzheimer's Medication Counseling

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Which of the following is a common side effect of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors?

Muscle pain
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea (correct)

Where should the Exelon Patch be applied?

Forehead
Shoulder
Upper or lower back (correct)
Thigh

How often should the Exelon Patch be applied to the same site?

Every 7 days
Every 14 days (correct)
Every 30 days
Every 21 days

True or false: Taking donepezil at bedtime can help with nausea caused by acetylcholinesterase inhibitors?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Exelon Patch should be applied to the upper arm or chest?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Exelon Patch should be removed and disposed of after 48 hours?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications and substances with their key counseling points:

All Alzheimer's disease medications = Inform your health care provider about all the medications you are taking Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors = Can cause nausea, diarrhea, and decreased heart rate Donepezil = Taking at bedtime can help with nausea Exelon Patch = Apply a new patch at the same time each day, rotate application sites, and do not use the same site within 14 days Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their associated side effects:

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors = Nausea, Diarrhea, Decreased heart rate Donepezil = Nausea All Alzheimer's disease medications = Worsened memory problems due to interactions with other drugs Exelon Patch = No specific side effects mentioned Signup and view all the answers

Match the following instructions with the corresponding medication:

Apply a new patch at the same time each day, do not use the same site within 14 days = Exelon Patch Can cause nausea, taking at bedtime can help = Donepezil Inform your health care provider about all the medications you are taking = All Alzheimer's disease medications Can cause nausea, diarrhea, and decreased heart rate = Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors Signup and view all the answers