Drugs for Dementia — Flashcards

#1

Typical antipsychotics are associated with anti-cholinergic effects, such as _____ and constipation

#2

The major neurotransmitter to be involved in delirium is _____, and the major neuroanatomical area is _____.

#3

Neuro/Psych _____ is an SNRI that is indicated for the treatment of fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pathology)

#4

Huntington disease may be treated with _____ or reserpine, which inhibit VMAT, decreasing dopamine vesicle packaging and release

#5

The first-line treatment for antipsychotic-induced acute dystonia is _____

#6

Varenicline is a partial agonist at the _____ receptor

#7

What is the drug of choice for delirium? _______

#8

Neuro/Psych_____ is a competitive antagonist at the benzodiazepine site of the GABA-A receptor, which is used to treat overdose or reverse sedative effects of benzodiazepines AND nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics

#9

Mirtazapine causes _____ appetite and weight gain

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