What are examples of cognitive enhancing drug names?
100
Drugs that should be avoided in the elderly
What are Demerol, Elavil, Chlor-Triplon, Benadryl, Flexeril, Robaxacet, Barbituates & long-acting Benzodiazapines, to name a few?
200
Used to treat heartburn & indigestion.
What are antacids, proton pump inhibitors, and histamine antagonists?
200
The antidepressant classification that is the best choice for the elderly.
What is SSRI's (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)?
200
Reduces restlessness, irritability and nervousness, causing drowsiness
What is a sedative?
200
The chief reason individuals will be given cognitive enhancing drugs.
What is slows the progression of the dementia process?
200
cardiovascular drugs, antihypertensives, analgesics, anti-arthritic, sedatives, tranquilizers, laxatives and antacids
What are the most common medications used by the elderly?
300
These irritate the colon & stimulate peristaltic activity.
What is a stimulant laxative (Dulcolax, Senna)?
300
Common side effects associated with tricyclic antidepressants
What is dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, drowsiness?
300
Common uses for sedatives or hypnotics
What is insomnia or anxiety?
300
Common side effects of cognitive enhancing drugs
What is nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, weight loss, drowsiness, depression, sleep disturbances, skin problems?
300
CONFUSION
What is the most common adverse effect in the elderly from medications?
400
These are the most natural laxatives and least irritating. They need the presence of water to form a bulky mass.
What is bulk-forming laxatives (Metamucil)?
400
Common side effects associated with SSRI's (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
What is nausea, nervousness, insomnia?
400
side rails are up, call bell in place, night light on in room, frequent nursing checks are all this
What is safety precautions in an individual receiving a sedative or hypnotic?
400
The ideal time for administration of cognitive enhancing drugs.
What is with food?
400
Two drugs with similar action are taken for a doubled affect.
What is summation or addition?
500
Best administration for an antacid
What is between meals?
500
Important nursing assessments for individuals taking antidepressants
What is serum levels, suicidal thoughts, ideation or behaviours, safety if at risk for falls?
500
warm milk, bath/shower before bed, reading at bedtime, massage, listening to music, routine bedtime, decreasing afternoon nap time are examples of this
What are non-pharmacological approaches to help with good sleep hygiene?
500
Common diagnoses associated with the administration of cognitive enhancing drugs.
What is Alzheimer's Disease & dementias?
500
Undesired, unpleasant or harmful effects to the body.