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?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following medications with their associated side effects:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following instructions with the corresponding medication:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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