Geriatric Meds
What is the brand name of memantine
Namenda®
ASCP focuses on the medication needs of younger adults
False
What is the brand name of Rivaroxaban
Xarelto®
Symptoms such as tremor, bradykinesia, unsteady balance, or rigid muscles are characteristic of what geriatric disease state?
Parkinson’s Disease
Is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist certification required in order to work as a consultant pharmacist?
No
What is the generic for Namzaric®
Memantine/Donepezil
93% of older adults live within 5 miles of a pharmacy ?
True
At what eGFR is metformin contraindicated ?
Metformin is contraindicated in patients who have a eGFR of less than 30
Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of Alzheimer’s?
A) Hypotension B) Forgetfulness
C) Hypoglycemia D) Headache
Forgetfulness
Residency mandatory to work as a consultant pharmacist ?
False
What is the MOA for Donepezil
Reversible ACHEI
Senior citizens represent 1 in every 10 Americans
False. Senior citizens represent every 1 in 6 Americans.
What drug class does donepezil belong to?
Cholinesterase Inhibitor
What is NOT a risk factor of Type 2 diabetes?
A) Obesity B) First degree family history of diabetes
C) Smoking D) Over the age of 45
Smoking
What is a position of a pharmacist who works in a nursing home ?
Senior care Pharmacist or Long term care pharmacists
What drug is FDA approved for Parkinson's induced psychosis ?
Pimavanserin
Only people over the age of 65 can get Alzheimer’s.
False.
What is a counseling point while taking Alendronate ?
Sit up right for atleast 30 minutes
Diuretic medications should be taken in the morning to prevent what adverse effect that can occur at night ?
Nocturia
Consultant Pharmacists must review drug regimens in a nursing home every _____ days.
a) 5 b) 10 c) 20 d) 30
30
What is a counseling point for carbidopa/levodopa in advanced Parkinson's disease ?
Schedule between meals to increase absorption
Nearly 70% of Americans take one prescription drug, and more than 50% take two.
True
Which statin is the least potent and has a low chance of causing myalgia
Fluvastain
What disease state does eszopiclone treat?
A) Hypertension B) GERD
C) Insomnia D) Schizophrenia
Insomnia
The most common practice setting of a consultant pharmacist is…
a) nursing home b) assisted living
c) retail d) hospital
Nursing home