What is the goal for medication management and Alzheimer's disease progression? Four drugs are approved for treating AD dementia. Compare and contrast these medications. (Hint: You can make a chart/table and include Drug, Indication, Preparations, Dosing Schedule, Mechanism of action, Adverse effects, Common drug interactions, and other pertinent information.) What is your first-line treatment for Terrance? Prescribe as you would if you sent this medication to the pharmacy (Hint: Don't forget refills.). What baseline data do you need to collect and chart?

Laurence, a 78-year-old African American male, presents for cognitive decline. He is unable to maintain his checkbook. He failed the clock draw test in the office. He has had no recent injuries and takes no medications. He is accompanied by his wife, who claims he has always been in good health. A review of his office health record supports this claim.   Questions to Answer for Terrance Please review the instructions in your assignment for information on how you are expected to organize your answers.

1. What is the goal for medication management and Alzheimer's disease progression?
2. Four drugs are approved for treating AD dementia. Compare and contrast these medications. (Hint: You can make a chart/table and include Drug, Indication, Preparations, Dosing Schedule, Mechanism of action, Adverse effects, Common drug interactions, and other pertinent information.)
3. What is your first-line treatment for Terrance? Prescribe as you would if you sent this medication to the pharmacy (Hint: Don't forget refills.). What baseline data do you need to collect and chart?
4. The patient has started their medication and is doing well. What monitoring do you need to complete with cholinesterase medications at your follow-up appointment?

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