The nurse understands how Alzheimer's medications work. Which of the following is accurate?
a. rivastigmine-increases anticholinergic effect
b. galantamine HBr-increases acetylcholinesterase
c. tacrine HCl decreases acetylcholine levels
d. memantine controls levels of glutamate
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This drug increases acetylcholine levels.
B Incorrect: This drug increases acetylcholine levels.
C Incorrect: This drug increases acetylcholine levels.
D Correct: Memantine acts differently from the other Alzheimer's agents by controlling levels of glutamate.
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