Psychiatric Drugs and Medications Q 10

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Which of the following medications that treat Alzheimer’s disease causes slowing of the heart rate and fainting episodes?

  

     A. tacrine (Cognex)

     B. galantamine (Razadyne)

     C. donepezil (Aricept)

     D. All of the above

    

    

Correct Answer: D. All of the above

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Tacrine (Cognex), Galantamine (Razadyne), and Donepezil (Aricept) are acetylcholinesterase inhibitors that are approved for use as cognitive enhancers in the treatment of Alzheimer disease. These medications are known to provoke slower heart rates and fainting episodes.

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