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gonzo233

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The client has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's dementia. What cholinesterase inhibitor is most likely to be ordered for this client?
 
  a. Ambenonium chloride (Mytelase)
  b. Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine)
  c. Atropine sulfate
  d. Donepezil (Aricept)

Question 2

Reversible cholinesterase inhibitors can be an effective treatment for glaucoma because of which action of the drug?
 
  a. It causes the eyeball to decrease in size.
  b. It causes the aqueous humor of the eye to expand.
  c. It produces pupillary constriction.
  d. It produces pupillary dilation.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
This is the medication commonly given for Alzheimer's dementia and is thought to improve memory.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
With constriction, the outflow of aqueous humor is facilitated, decreasing intraocular pressure.


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