Week 8 Final Exam: NR546 / NR-546
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Cholinesterase Inhibitors (ChEIs)
Answer:
donepezil (Aracept)
rivastigmine (Exelon)
galantamine (Raxadyne)
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Question:
Donepezil (Aracept)
Answer:
Mechanism of Action inhibits centrally active acetylcholinesterase Common Side Effects gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea and diarrhea) headache dizziness muscle weakness Precautions sick sinus syndrome seizure disorder Prescribing Pearls Taper to avoid withdrawal effects.approved to treat moderate to severe AD at 23 mg/day dose When donepezil (Aricept) is added to CYP2D6 or CYP3A4, there is a possibility of peripheral side effects, and inducers of CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 may increase the rate of elimination donepezil at a higher dose has a higher incidence of adverse effects without increased cognitive benefit.
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