... interventions, i can add to my school paper, at least 4, thanks for helping
Exelon - when taking care of people with alzheimers, what are some good nursing teaching and?
- Posted:
- 27 Feb 2011 by karentalaga
- Topics:
- exelon, alzheimer's disease
Details:
Added 27 Feb 2011:
Thank you, some examples being, some people with this disease may have difficulty expressing themselves. so, some good ways, to figure this out. The drug I chose to write about with, alzheimers was exelon, so any teachings or interventions related to this, would be most helpful, one was exelon should be taken with meals, in divided doses, in the am and evening.
Answers (1)
DzooBaby28 Feb 2011
People with Alzheimers need frequent direction and reminders. Daily calendars displaying the day, date, activities, weather outside and any upcoming holidays are good to help folks with Alzheimers. Gentle redirection when they become lost or confused is helpful. Gently remind them of when and where they are. Also as far as Exelon-expect significant GI adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and weight loss. These effects are common with maintenance doses. Dramatic memory improvement is unlikely and as the disease progresses benefits from the drug decline. Watch for dehydration. It is very common in those with Alzheimers anyway and can become marked with folks taking Exelon. Use cautiously in those with hx of GI bleed and those taking NSAIDS. Hope this helps a bit.
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
Similar questions
Aricept side effects - gastro and fainting - what to do?
My Mom has been taking Namenda for a couple of yrs. We tried to add Exelon twice, but had to stop due to gastrointestinal problems. We're now ...
1 answer • 18 Aug 2010 • 
Does the Exelon patch contain two medications combined for the treatment of Alzheimer?
I have been told that the Exelon patch is superior to Aricept because Exelon contains two components and Aricept has only one. Exelon is superior ...
1 answer • 11 Mar 2011 •
Alzheimer's Disease - is it safe for my mother to take Cymbalta?
My mother is on Cymbalta and Namenda for Alzheimers. She seems to be progressing fast and getting worse each day. I see some items that say an ...
1 answer • 5 Jun 2011 •
My wife's new neurologist added namenda 10 mg to exelon patch 9.5 mg, doesn't appear to help?
1 answer • 13 Sep 2011 •
Exelon - Can you describe the initial course of pills treatment for users?
I have seen 'TAKE 1 CAPSULE PO QHS 1 X WEEK, THEN 1 CAPSULE PO BID X 1 WEEK, THEN... ' and so on. Does anyone out there have an ...
1 answer • 19 Feb 2012 •
People with Alzheimers have difficulty expressing discomfort and will often express discomfort by becoming more agitated or restless. When you see these folks wandering more than usual or becoming more restless in their behaviors it is a good idea to give them a mild pain reliever like acetaminophen. Often they will calm after getting the analgesic as it begins to relieve the persons pain.